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Decorative & Construction Aggregates, Slates & Sands - Pre-Packed & in bulk

Ideal for use as ground cover for patios, paths, border cover, drive ways and water features surroundings. 1 tonne of aggregate will cover approx. 12 sq. metres to a depth of 35/37 mm and 1 tonne of crushed slate will cover approx. 16 sq. metres to a depth of 35/ 37mm

The aggregates can be delivered/ collected in the following ways:-

25kg. Polybag
40kg. Polybag
Non-returnable Maxi bag - minimum order 500kg
Bulk tipped - minimum order 500kg

If used on driveways that have vehicle traffic, it is recommended to use a larger size of aggregate, ie. 10mm, 20mm or 15/20mm. Some topping up of aggregate may be required after a period of use. If used on a vehicle driveway, crushed slate will eventually break down and is therefore not recommended for this application.

Any drive ways that are used by vehicles should have a 100mm compacted Limestone (40mm down) base. possibly thicker in 'soft spots'. For normal pedestrian paths and patios it is recommended that there should be a 40mm compacted Limestone (40mm down) base. In both cases, the compacted limestone base will greatly reduce any 'dropping' of the driveways, paths and patios.

It is also advisable to use a weed control material between the compacted Limestone and the aggregate to greatly reduce weed growth. To reduce any possible punctures of the weed control material, it is a benefit to 'blind' the compacted base with sand before laying the weed control material

  Product Size Package type Colours Bulk
Order
25kg poly bag 40kg poly bag
  Staffs Pink 10mm
14mm
20mm
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Pink Yes
Yes*
Yes
  Also known as Croxton Gravel, this gravel is one of the most popular gravels for driveways and garden paths. Variable colour range from dark pink to pinky white. Due to its smooth pebble construction, it is not advisable to have a depth of more than 37/ 40mm
  Golden Gravel 10mm
20mm
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yellow Yes
Yes
  This gravel is quarried in Hampshire and is a golden yellow with black markings. Compliments Cotswold Buff and other lighter colored paving's.
  Cheshire Buff 20mm No Yes Buff yes
  Pebble type sandstone, this gravel is more subdued then Golden Gravel and allows any paving used with it, to project itself.
  Green Granite 20mm No Yes Green Yes
  Very Hard wearing granite chipping's, green with white speckles. Excellent for driveways and provides a contrasting colour for paving's.
  Washed Gravel 20/5mm No Yes Mixed Yes
  Mixed aggregate of various colours - an economical alternative for driveways and paths.
  Pea Gravel 10mm Yes No Mixed Yes
  Generally used as a drainage medium, this aggregate can also be used for pedestrian pathways etc. Mixed gray and brown make up the colour and is another cheap alternative gravel.
  White Limestone 20/5mm
10mm
20mm
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
White Yes
Yes
Yes*
  Initially white in colour, after weathering it tones down to a light gray. Excellent for brightening up pathways and drives.
  Red Granite Chipping's 6-14mm Yes No Red Yes
  Red, with a hint of brown, this is one of the best aggregates available. Not cheap but looks the part. Excellent for driveways and paths alike.
  Crushed Slate 5-30mm
5-30mm
5-30mm
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Blue
Plum
Green
Yes
  This medium can be used for pedestrian pathways and also as a border covering. The three colours offered should provide the colour range and texture to enhance any garden landscaping.
  White Spar 8-12mm Yes No White Yes*
  Very bright and holds its colour well. Can be used, on its own, to emphasize sections of your landscaped area or can be used with one or more other aggregates/ slates to provide colour and texture variations.
  Buff Gritstone 4-20mm Yes No Buff Yes*
  Being slightly coarser type of aggregate, Buff Gritstone gives pathways and garden areas a rustic look and provides another type of texture to be used.
Sands
  Red Building Sand   No Yes   Yes
  This softer sand is for bricklaying, wall building and pointing of paving etc. Can also be used for blinding compressed hardcore.
  Washed Grit Sand   No Yes   Yes
  Also known as Mersey Grit or Zone 2 Grit, this sand is used for bedding block pavers and general flagging. Contains particles of grit stone.
  Flagging Sand   No Yes   Yes
  Not as coarse as Washed Grit Sand but preferred by come contractors
  Mixed Sand & Grave   No Yes   Yes
  A blended mix of 3 parts concreting gravel with 1 part sand. Suitable, when cement has been added etc, for wall footings, securing fencing posts etc.
  Limestone Hardcore 40mm down 40mm No Yes   Yes
  Supplied as 40mm down to dust. When mechanically compacted, the dust will form a flat surface base suitable for driveways, patios and paths.
  Kiln Dried Sand
(for Block Paving)
  Yes No   No
  Sometimes called silica sand or Southport Sand, this product is brushed into joints of block paving being used as a locking medium and for filling any gaps on butted flags and paving.
  Cement   Yes No   No
  Supplied in handy 25gk bags and has multiple uses.

Note:-
Bulk deliveries indicated with * are to special order and can only be supplied in 1 tonne multiples, tipped or in 1 tonne maxi bags.

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