Buying guides
32.5 or 42.5? Choosing the right cement class for each part of your build
Ama Mensah · 31 July 2026 · 8 min read
Buying the strongest cement for everything wastes money, and buying the cheapest for everything costs more later. Here's where each class genuinely belongs — columns and beams versus blockwork and plastering — and what the strength number actually measures.