Builders
Low risk, reduced schedule, lower cost
McClay products help builders simplify construction programs, reduce trades on site, and deliver higher-quality structures. Mesh-free and joint-free solutions mean faster pours, fewer delays, and reduced defect callbacks — translating to measurable time and cost savings on every project.
The Challenge
When time is money, moisture surprises and finishing variability can derail even the best plan. Complex specs and inconsistent materials create bid spread, change orders, and warranty risk. The more steps in the slab process, the more chances for delay, rework, and damage to client confidence.
Schedule Pressure
Mesh placement, curing periods, and joint cutting add days to pour schedules. Delays cascade through the programme and compress downstream trades.
Cost Overruns
Material handling, additional trades, and defect rectification burn contingency you need elsewhere. Mesh purchase, cutting, tying, and placement costs add up quickly.
Risk & Liability
Flooring failures, moisture disputes, and cracking escalate to claims and reputational damage. Owners expect you to own the slab, even when root causes trace back to method.
Labour Complexity
Coordinating mesh layers, bar chairs, wet curing, and joint cutting requires multiple trades and increases the chance of errors and rework.
How We Help
Remove Mesh from Site
SteelX fibre replaces conventional mesh reinforcement — eliminating mesh purchase, delivery, cutting, tying, and placement. Reduce trades on site and simplify your pour programme.
Faster Pour Schedules
Without mesh placement delays and with E5 Internal Cure eliminating wet curing requirements, your pour-to-finish cycle is dramatically compressed. Get trades back on the slab sooner.
Lower Defect Risk
Uniform 3D fibre distribution means no misplaced mesh, and E5 Internal Cure reduces shrinkage cracking. Fewer callbacks, fewer warranty claims, and cleaner handovers.
On-site Dosing Service
Our team provides on-site dosing services for SteelX and E5, ensuring correct application every time. We take the complexity out of the process so you can focus on building.
Relevant Solutions
Mesh Free Slabs
Replace mesh with SteelX fibres for faster, safer, simpler slabs
Learn moreJoint Free Slabs
Liberty Slab system for larger floor areas without joints
Learn moreInternal Curing
Eliminate wet curing and improve slab performance
Learn moreAbrasion Resistance
Harder, more durable surfaces that resist wear
Learn moreRelevant Products
Services We Provide
- On-site SteelX and E5 dosing service
- Project-specific mix design recommendations
- Construction methodology guidance
- Cost-benefit analysis for SteelX vs mesh
- Site visit and project assessment
What Our Customers Say
Florida Tilt-Up, Supercharged with E5 Admixtures
What helps me sleep at night is knowing that we have the E5 internal cure which greatly reduces — in this case has eliminated — our shrinkage cracking. The GC's production schedule is actually going to be ahead because his 7-day breaks have already met or exceeded his 28-day breaks. He's happy, the finisher's happy, I'm happy. Thank you, E5.
Project Manager
Florida Tilt-Up Project
E5 Internal Cure Testimony — QTM Enterprises
The workability of the product has increased probably about 20%. The finish is 15 to 20% better as well. We're getting a lot more strength out of the concrete and durability. 100% everyone should be using E5 — it's a good product.
David Langdon
QTM Enterprises
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