Abstract: A method for the production of an expanding cement which includes the steps n which so-called "Portland cement" is dry-mixed with an expanding additive which comprises 6 to 30% of the total weight of the cement. The expanding additive contains 2 to 8% dialuminium pentahydroxychloride, 4% to 15% gypsum, and optionally, a small amount up to about 7% lime. All percentages are by weight.The dialuminium pentahydroxychloride (Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.5 Cl 2.5 H.sub.2 O) is a source of aluminium ions, which are necessary to form an increased (expanded) quantity of ettringite. It has high solubility, forming a solution having a concentration above 50%, and has a high content of active dialuminium trioxide (approximately 46%), a low content of chlorine and is not hygroscopic. The lime component is not critical and its addition depends on the desirability for greater expansion (without lime) or lesser expansion and higher strength (with lime).