Materials Guide

Choosing the right cement grade for coastal climates

Efua Mensimah, Site Supervisor · 28 June 2026 · 4 min read

In Tema, Takoradi and coastal Accra, chloride ingress is the dominant durability risk.

Specify adequate cover to reinforcement and a low water-cement ratio before debating brands.

Where budget allows, blended cements with pozzolanic content perform measurably better against chloride penetration.

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