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Red Cheshire Building Sand (Requires Bulk Bag)
Please note, this product is sold loose, and requires a bulk bag ordering at the same time. Red Cheshire Building Sand (Loose) is a fine, soft sand traditionally used for bricklaying, pointing, and general mortar applications. Sourced from naturally... -
Rendering Sand (F) Bulk Bag
This rendering sand can be used for a variety of internal and external purposes. As well as plastering, it is also used for rendering of walls and brickwork. A mix of soft and sharp sand of consistent colour and quality. Please note: These... -
Rendering Sand (F) Standard Bag
This rendering sand can be used for a variety of internal and external purposes. As well as plastering, it is also used for rendering of walls and brickwork. A mix of soft and sharp sand of consistent colour and quality. Please note: These stones... -
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Special OfferRolawn Hallstone Bark Small Bag (60 Litre)
Rolawn Landscaping Bark is a quality multi-purpose bark mulch made from forestry woodchip in a mid-dark brown colour. It is a natural product that will improve the look of your landscape. Rolawn Landscaping Bark can also be used as a mulch to prevent... -
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Rolawn Hallstone Blended Loam Topsoil Bulk Bag (500 Litre)
Rolawn Blended Loam Topsoil is a high-quality, fertile, peat-free, organic rich, multi-purpose topsoil, which is a blend of sand, silt and clay with peat-free soil conditioners. It is ideal for a wide range of planting and landscaping schemes where a... -
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Rolawn Hallstone Blended Loam Topsoil Small Bag (35 Litres)
Rolawn Blended Loam Topsoil is a high-quality, fertile, peat-free, organic rich, multi-purpose topsoil, which is a blend of sand, silt and clay with peat-free soil conditioners. It is ideal for a wide range of planting and landscaping schemes where a... -
Sharp Washed Sand Bulk Bag
A washed sand containing particles ranging from 0mm to 4mm Sharp sand used for screeding generally favours a supply from a marine source and perfect for block paving and patio slabs. Please note: These stones are natural materials, and as such,... -
Sharp Washed Standard Bag
A washed sand containing particles ranging from 0mm to 4mm Sharp sand used for screeding generally favours a supply from a marine source and perfect for block paving and patio slabs. Please note: These stones are natural materials, and as such,... -
Shingle 10mm Bulk Bag
A natural flint aggregate containing particles ranging from 4mm to 10mm. Used for Soakways, French Drains, Drainage trench and bedding of pipes. Please note: These stones are natural materials, and as such, variation in colour, texture, and... -
Shingle 10mm Standard Bag
A natural flint aggregate containing particles ranging from 4mm to 10mm. Used for Soakways, French Drains, Drainage trench and bedding of pipes. Please note: These stones are natural materials, and as such, variation in colour, texture, and natural... -
Shingle 20mm Bulk Bag
A natural flint aggregate containing particles ranging from 10mm to 20mm. Used for Soakways, French Drains, Drainage trench and bedding of pipes. Please note: These stones are natural materials, and as such, variation in colour, texture, and... -
Staffordshire Pink Gravel 20mm Standard Bag
With pinks, whites, and light greys, this quartzite gravel is very popular and universally recognised. Perfect for footpaths and driveways, it is also known as Cheshire Pink. This decorative gravel is sourced... -
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White Salt Bulk Bag
Keep all pedestrians, motorists and customers safe this winter by ensuring roads, footpaths and walkways are treated with salt or grit when snow or ice is forecast. White rock salt is a purer cleaner alternative to the more traditional brown rock salt,...
Aggregate products are a popular choice within landscaping and construction. At Howarth Timber & Building Supplies we stock a wide range of attractive decorative aggregates and high-quality construction aggregates including Hanson aggregates.
What is aggregate?
Aggregate products (also known as ‘aggs’) include decorative aggregates as well as aggregates used in construction.
- Decorative aggregates: Decorative aggregates are small pieces of stone chosen to be an attractive and aesthetically appealing feature, usually within landscaping projects. For example, as plant toppers in flower beds or pots, to create a pathway or driveways, in rockeries and fishponds, and water features. Decorative aggregate stone are also hard wearing and available in a variety of colours.
- Construction aggregates: Construction aggregates (including gravel bulk bags, crushed stone, and sand) are produced from natural sources and typically used as an additive for concrete. Other uses include drainage solutions, filling voids, protecting pipes, and creating a hard-standing surface. They can also be used in water filtration and sewage treatment processes.
What is Type 1 Aggregate?
Type 1 aggregate, commonly referred to as Type 1 Sub-Base, is a specific kind of aggregate material used primarily in construction for laying the foundations of roads, driveways, paths, and other such surfaces.
And as aggregate suppliers at Howarth, we are here for your every need. For advice and guidance on choosing the right cement and lime for your next project, contact our friendly team at your local branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Type 1 aggregate?
MOT Type 1 Aggregate is formed from recycled rubble and concrete, crushed to make it granular. This is a very popular aggregate choice as it is ideal for use in road construction and civil engineering. The granular aggregate is compacted for use as a sub base or base layer. Type 1 aggregate can be combined with cement to give it a higher bearing capacity.
How much aggregate do I need?
The amount of aggregate required will vary depending on the project. When looking at decorative aggregate, here is a rough guide of what you may require based on the area to cover: 1m2: approx. 100kg 5m2: approx. 1 bulk bag 10m2: approx 1 bulk bag (increase to 2 bulk bags if greater depth is required) 25m2: approx. 3 bulk bags If you are laying decorative aggregates for a driveway, a rough estimate based on an area of 5m x 5m at a depth of 40mm, would be to use three bulk bags of decorative aggregates (including slate chips or gravel). When selecting your choice of aggregate, keep in mind that a larger aggregate will usually settle and bond together better than smaller aggregates, making them better suited for high traffic areas such as driveways and footpaths.