Aggregates

6F1/6F4

Finer Capping Layer, generally 75mm to dust and evenly graded.

6F1 is classified as materials sourced, produced and used on site. Where material is imported onto site, it should be classified as 6F4.  If you require 6F1, please enquire about our mobile crushing/screening services.

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6F2/6F5

Coarse Capping Layer. Material size ranges from 100mm down to dust.

6F2 is classified as materials sourced, produced and used on site. Where material is imported onto site, it should be classified as 6F5.  If you require 6F2, please enquire about our mobile crushing/screening services.

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6F3

6F3 capping ranges from 100mm down to dust, and contains no less than 50% by mass of recycled bituminous planings and gragnulated asphalt, but excluding materials contaminated with tar and tar-bitumen binders.

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6mm, 10mm, 20mm or 40mm Clean

Typically used as a drainage material and for the bedding of pipes. We are able to supply dry-screened or washed versions of this material.

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75mm or 125mm Clean

This material is used in land drainage applications. This may include driveways, farm tracks and flood plains. This material is produced using crushed brick and concrete and is free from dust

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Type 1

This material is most commonly used as a final sub-base layer on roads and car parks or concrete structures. Well graded Type 1 contains a good mix of angular aggregate sized from 63mm down to dust, however, most of the aggregate content is less than 32mm in size. Quarried or Recycled versions available.

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Type 2

Like Type 1, this is crushed stone but less than 40mm in size down to dust and with no specified grading. It contains finer material than type 1 and is used as granular sub base.

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Type 3

This is sometimes referred to as Type 1X and is produced with reduced fines (dust) to allow better draining properties. It is more commonly used in the construction of sporting applications. The grading of this product tends to be 40mm down to 4mm.

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Tarmac Planings

This material is often used as a cost effective option for the covering of pathways, car parks and access tracks. The durability of the material means it performs well in all weather conditions and requires minor preparation to lay as opposed to a tarmac alternative.

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Gravel/Shingle

A range of decorative gravels/shingles available in 10mm, 20mm, 40mm

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Sharp Washed Sand

This is a versatile product that has many uses and is suitable for block paving, concrete and screed applications

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Building Sand

This sand is used within mortar applications. The material is available washed or dry-screened in red, brown or grey colours and is suitable for small or large scale use. We are able to supply both washed and dry-screened sands

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Equestrian Sand/Surfaces

A variety of surface materials suitable for equestrian use, combining fine grade multi-washed silica sand with, for example, a blend of wax, elastic fibres, polypropylene, polyester fibres and pvc granules.

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Top Soil

Top grade soil, free from clays and very tillable

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Screened Soil

Ideal for under turf or making up level discrepancies

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Unscreened Soil

Cost-effective and ideal for general landscaping

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Fill Soil

General soil ideal for filling in ponds or larger undulations

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Sub Soil

The layer of soil beneath the topsoil. Like topsoil it is composed of a variable mixture of small particles such as sand, silt and/or clay, but it lacks the organic matter and humus content of topsoil.

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Engineering/Puddling Clays

Puddling Clay commonly known as ‘Engineering Clay’ is mainly used to create a waterproof lining in the construction of reservoirs and canals although the product is increasingly used for lining and capping of landfill sites to prevent harmful leaching.

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