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Top Quality Aggregates
Aggregates are key materials in construction for creating strong foundations and structures. These include sand, gravel, crushed stone, and concrete, essential for concrete, mortar, and asphalt. Aggregates enhance strength, durability, and drainage in all project sizes.
We supply:
- Travis Perkins: Offers sand and aggregates for cement, concrete, and mortar, available in bulk or trade bags, including sharp sand, ballast, and decorative stones.
- Tarmac: Provides sustainable, high-quality aggregates that meet BS EN standards.
- Hanson: Supplies specialist aggregates like industrial sands and materials for sea defences, adhering to ISO standards.
- Compass Minerals: Supplies Winsford rock salt for highway de-icing, meeting BS3247:2011.
Available in bulk bags or trade packs, ideal for concrete mixing, backfilling, plastering, and sub-base laying.
Gravel: Strong & Durable
Gravel is a coarse, versatile aggregate commonly sourced from riverbeds, gravel pits, and the sea floor. It's used extensively in construction due to its strength, durability, and excellent drainage capabilities.
Ideal for:
- Driveways
- Foundations
- Concrete slabs
Gravel is also popular for decorative landscaping projects due to its natural appearance.
Key benefits:
- Strong and durable
- Excellent for water drainage
- Can be mixed with other aggregates for concrete
- Offers a variety of colours and textures
- Can be supplied in convenient bulk bag
Crushed Stone: Versatile & Decorative
Crushed stone is produced by crushing natural rocks or recycled stone materials, often used for sub-bases, trench work, or decorative purposes.
Available types:
- MOT Type 1: Coarse crushed stone, perfect for sub-bases and backfilling.
- MOT Type 2: Finely crushed stone, used for similar purposes but offering finer consistency.
Uses:
- Decorative pathways
- Flooring
- Worktops
- Backfilling and trench support
Key benefits:
- Versatile, from construction to decorative use
- Available in various sizes for specific applications
Sand: Essential & Eco-friendly
Sand is a fine primary aggregate used in concrete and mortar mixing, paving, and levelling. It plays a critical role in construction and landscaping.
Types:
- Sharp Sand: Suitable for laying paving and creating concrete.
- Ballast Sand: Used for concrete production and backfilling.
Applications:
- House building
- Paving
- Backfilling
Key benefits:
- Essential ingredient in concrete and mortar
- Can be sourced as a recycled material for eco-friendly projects
Concrete: Strong & Recyclable
Concrete is a composite material made by mixing aggregates with other elements, such as sand and cement, to form a durable base or structural block.
Crushed Concrete: Recycled concrete aggregate (RAC) is gaining popularity for its sustainability and versatility in construction.
Common materials:
- Gravel
- Crushed stone
- Sand
Uses:
- Walls, floors, and structural elements
- Foundation bases
- Concrete blocks
Key benefits:
- Strong and durable
- Recyclable options available for sustainable building
Sustainability: Recycled Aggregates
Examples of Recycled aggregates include recycled concrete, sand, gravel, crushed stone, and slag from steel industries. They are sourced from construction waste, demolition debris, or industrial by-products
Environmental benefits:
- Reduces landfill waste
- Lowers impact on natural landscapes
- Decreases reliance on newly mined materials
Brands contributions:
- Travis Perkins: Supplies recycled sand and aggregates, reducing environmental impact.
- Tarmac: Uses recycled materials to promote sustainability.
- Hanson: Meets ISO standards, incorporating recycled materials in various products.
Recycled aggregates ensure eco-friendly construction without compromising durability and strength.
Top Quality Aggregates
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Explore our wide range of aggregates.
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Our Brands of Aggregates
Trade Superstore stocks a variety of essential sand and aggregates, perfect for projects ranging from patios and driveways to foundations and brick walls. Available in both bulk and trade bag sizes, TS offer sharp building sand, ballast, and sub-base aggregates that provide strong, load-bearing support for paths and pavements. Additionally, TS stocks decorative stones, such as pebbles in various colors and slate chippings, to enhance the look of outdoor spaces while supporting drainage. TS also offers rock salt and asphalt pothole repair products for your maintenance needs.
Tarmac
Tarmac's building aggregates are known for their high quality, traceability, and compliance with standards like BS EN 13139 (aggregates for mortar) and BS EN 12620 (aggregates for concrete). Tarmac offers innovative solutions for house building, civil engineering, and commercial projects, ensuring high performance and long-lasting results.
Hanson
Hanson aggregates are distributed via road, rail, and water, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. They offer a diverse range of materials, including industrial sands, decorative aggregates, agricultural lime, and specialized products like SUDS aggregates and rock armor for sea defences. Hanson adheres to strict sustainability standards (ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001) and has set ambitious 2030 environmental goals.
Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals supplies high-quality Winsford rock salt, known for its purity (90% sodium chloride) and unique weathering properties due to its Keuper Marl content. This marl improves friction, making it an effective highway deicer. Their Thawrox® 6mm rock salt, available in 25kg bulk bags, is easy to transport and store, with weather-resistant packaging to ensure durability in outdoor conditions. All products meet BS3247:2011 specifications, ensuring top performance for deicing and other applications.