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Aggregate

Discover a wide range of aggregates available for online purchase, including sand bags, building bags, gravel bulk bags, ballast, MOT Type 1, grit, limestone, and kiln-dried bags.

Our easy-to-use online shop allows you to browse and order high-quality materials for all your construction and landscaping needs. Shop now and enjoy the convenience of delivery and Click & Collect.

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    Grit Sand Standard Bag

    Grit sand, or often referred to as Sharp Sand or Concreating Sand, is a flexible product, can be used as part of a concrete mix, also used for bedding for laying paving and blocks, or screading floors. Ideal for both professional builders and DIY...
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    Grit Sand Bulk Bag

    Discover the ultimate solution for your construction and landscaping projects with our Grit Sand Bulk Bag. This versatile material, also known as Sharp Sand or Concreting Sand, is perfect for creating robust concrete mixes and provides a reliable base...
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    Red Building Sand Standard Bag

    Red building sand is a regional, quality, dry screened building sand. Red building sand can be used for the majority of building jobs and has been screened to remove any other sized lumps which will provide a lasting finish to your projects. Please note:...
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    GRS Sharp Sand Standard Bag

    This sharp sand from GRS bagging is ideal for screeding, block paving, and bedding applications. One of the main uses for Sharp Sand is to create a stable and reliable base for paving slabs. If your next project is adding a garden feature, building a...
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    Kiln Dried Sand Standard Bag

    Kiln Dried Sand is sometimes referred to as Silica Sand. It is used to provide a firm structure for blocked paving and is incredibly thin which makes it perfect for filling in gaps! This easy to use sand is dried in a kiln before use to remove the...
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    Grey Building Sand Standard Bag

    Grey building sand is a regional, quality sand used to produce a light coloured mortar with good workability. Please note: Timber and stone are natural materials, and as such, variation in colour, texture, and natural markings is to be expected. We...
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    Durham Yellow Building Sand Standard Bag

    Durham Yellow Building Sand is ideal to use as a general building sand, often used in bricklaying, rendering and pointing projects. Yellow Building Sand is also used in plastering and can be used to make concrete. Please note: Timber and stone are...
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    Cooks Building Sand Standard Bag

    Cookes Building Sand is a regional sand from North Yorkshire, Brown in colour dry screened and locally quarried. Soft building sand ideal for most brick laying applications, pointing and general mortar. Please note: Timber and stone are natural...
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    GRS Soft Building Sand Standard Bag

    This GRS soft building sand, is supplied in a convenient standard bag, perfect for areas where doesn't require a bulk bag or cannot store a bulk bag. These handy bags are easy to handle. Soft building sand is perfect for use in brickwork, ducting and...
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    Bestwood Yellow Building Sand Standard Bag

    Suitable for bricklaying, pointing, rendering and general building uses. Perfect for filling paver joints and empty spaces between paver, tiles or natural stone. Bestwood yellow sand is available in either an 800kg bulk bag or a 25kg standard handy bag...

  • Cook Brown Building Sand Bulk Bag

    Ideal for bricks, plastering and other building projects. Supplied in a large bulk bag which is great for larger projects. Please note: Timber and stone are natural materials, and as such, variation in colour, texture, and natural markings is to be...
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    Building Sand (M) Bulk Bag

    Building sand or also known as soft sand is typically used for Bricklaying and pointing, which is normally quarried sand containing particles ranging from 0mm to 2m. Please note: These stones are natural materials, and as such, variation in...
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    Building Sand Standard Bag

    Building sand or also known as soft sand is typically used for Bricklaying and pointing, which is normally quarried sand containing particles ranging from 0mm to 2mm Please note: These stones are natural materials, and as such, variation in...
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    Caveham Soft Building Sand Loose (1 Tonne) (Requires Bulk Bag)

    Please note, this product is sold loose, and requires a bulk bag ordering at the same time. Soft building sand is perfect for use in brickwork, ducting and bedding Please note: Timber and stone are natural materials, and as such, variation in colour,...
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    Grey Building Sand Bulk Bag

    A soft grey-brown building sand commonly used for producing mortar in bricklaying, pointing, and rendering. Please note: Timber and stone are natural materials, and as such, variation in colour, texture, and...
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    Grit Sand Loose (1 Tonne) (Requires Bulk Bag)

    Please note, this product is sold loose, and requires a bulk bag ordering at the same time. Grit Sand: naturally deposited pit sand, quartzite sand, crushed rock sand or marine-won sand. Used in Readymix Concrete, Block Paving or Flagging. This product...
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    Kiln Dried Sand Standard Bag

    Kiln Dried Sand is the easy way to achieve strong, secure paving. It is suitable for a variety of applications and can be brushed directly from the bag. It is available in showerproof, tear-resistant bag. Please note: These stones are natural...
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    Red Building Sand Loose (1 Tonne) (Requires Bulk Bag)

    Please note, this product is sold loose, and requires a bulk bag ordering at the same time. Washed or Dry-screened building sand, available in red, orange, yellow, buff, grey or white. Origin either naturally-deposited pit sand or crushed rock...
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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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    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,...
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    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,...

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.