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If you’re a business undergoing a construction project, or a DIYer looking to improve your home or garden, then you will likely be in the market for high-quality aggregates. Normally these can be either delivered to your door or collected from a nearby store but how do you go about choosing the best aggregate suppliers when you’re in the market for cheap aggregate?
Aggregate delivery is a fairly straightforward process with aggregate bags easy to ship. However, do you know how much aggregate you need? You will need to answer all of these questions before placing an order anywhere, mindful that building aggregate isn’t something that is typically easy to return. There are a number of decorative aggregates on the market too nowadays. So, let us give you a run-down of the different types and what each is good for.
Sharp sand is a very high-strength material and much more coarse than other types of sand making it the ideal aggregate for super strong concrete. If you are looking to concrete an external construction or internal floor, then this could well be the choice for you. Paving is another ideal application for this type of aggregate as sharp sand is ready to mix.
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If you’re planning a bricklaying project, then building sand is definitely for you. This type of soft aggregate is perfectly suited for bricklaying and standard paving solutions. Building sands’ softness means it can be easily used to create mortar. It’s also of a very consistent colour and of high-quality, meaning it’s a great aggregate solution for a whole host of different jobs.
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Ballast aggregate is ideal for concrete mixing and all sorts of different building work. If you’re looking for a versatile aggregate to use across a wide array of jobs, then this could be the one for you to buy in bulk. Having the right ballast is essential for successful construction jobs and it can be used across a wide array of applications.
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This is a very fine aggregate that is perfect for mixing in with cement or sand to create a very strong and versatile mortar for your construction project. Typically made out of limestone or granite, grano dust is a gritty aggregate ideal for paving or to sit under artificial grass.
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If you’re from a construction business and frequently laying roads, then Type One granite aggregate could well be for you. This high-quality material is well-graded and is typically used for the base of most walkways, roads, and more. It’s very reliable and durable hence its typical applications.
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A shingle made up of slightly larger fragments of this size tends to make it more suited for applications including driveaways, drainage solutions, soakaways, and more. A good shingle mix makes for the very best concrete and this is particularly important for flooring and outdoor surfaces.
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The small 10mm shingle is typically used more decoratively. That said, it remains an ideal aggregate for concrete mixing. It mixes well with other types of aggregate too.
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A very different offering, top soil provides a fertile environment for outdoor landscaping and general gardening uses. It’s of very high-quality and is a fairly multi-purpose product.
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Again, a more decorative - albeit functional - aggregate offering designed for both residential and commercial uses. Cotswold Stone is seriously aesthetically pleasing and very versatile too. Typically found at the entrance of a building, this is a distinctively beautiful aggregate that can seriously increase the curb appeal of any property.
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An extremely tough and hard-wearing aggregate that is suitable for a wide range of applications but is also frequently used purely decorative, owing to its natural beauty.
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Most readers will be familiar with cement but its general purposes are for us in concrete, mortars and grouts. Ultimately, when it comes down to it, there is no shortage of applications for cement.
Contact usWhen it comes to choosing a supplier for your aggregate needs, there’s no better option than DTM.
We endeavour to also provide the highest quality aggregates available, sourcing all of our aggregates from a number of established and reputable suppliers, ensuring that our clients are only ever delivered aggregates of the very highest quality.