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![GRS Soft Building Sand Standard Bag]( "GRS Soft Building Sand Standard Bag")
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... -
![Crusher Run Bulk Bag 40mm]( "Crusher Run Bulk Bag 40mm")
Crusher Run Bulk Bag 40mm
40mm Crusher Run is a Mot Type 1, the ideal sub-base for driveway and patio projects. It can even be used as a topper on existing driveways! The natural cream colour blends into every landscaping design effortlessly for an aesthetically pleasing result... -
![Granite to Dust 6mm Bulk Bag]( "Granite to Dust 6mm Bulk Bag")
![Granite to Dust 6mm Bulk Bag]( "Granite to Dust 6mm Bulk Bag")
Granite to Dust 6mm Bulk Bag
Grano Dust is incredibly fine and is typically mixed into cement, creating a fine mortar that can be used for floor screeds. A layer of Grano Dust can also be lain beneath artificial grass. -
![Plastering Sand Bulk Bag]( "Plastering Sand Bulk Bag")
![Plastering Sand Bulk Bag]( "Plastering Sand Bulk Bag")
Plastering Sand Bulk Bag
A grading of angular limestone 40mm graded down, more commonly used in road and garage sub bases and is compacted down to form a solid sub base -
![GRS Sharp Sand Bulk Bag]( "GRS Sharp Sand Bulk Bag")
GRS Sharp Sand Bulk 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... -
![Rock Salt Bulk Bag]( "Rock Salt Bulk Bag")
Rock Salt Bulk Bag
British winters are unpredictable, but preparing for all possibilities will help make life much easier especially if we experience a bitterly cold and/or snowy winter. Rock Salt is a great product to have as it can tackle problems on drives, roads and... -
![Grey Building Sand Bulk Bag]( "Grey Building Sand Bulk Bag")
![Grey Building Sand Bulk Bag]( "Grey Building Sand Bulk Bag")
Grey Building Sand Bulk Bag
Grey building sand is a regional, quality sand used to produce a light coloured mortar with good workability. -
![Durham Yellow Building Sand Bulk Bag]( "Durham Yellow Building Sand Bulk Bag")
![Durham Yellow Building Sand Bulk Bag]( "Durham Yellow Building Sand Bulk Bag")
Durham Yellow Building Sand Bulk 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. -
![Bestwood Yellow Building Sand Bulk Bag]( "Bestwood Yellow Building Sand Bulk Bag")
Bestwood Yellow Building Sand Bulk 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. -
![Bestwood Yellow Building Sand Standard Bag]( "Bestwood Yellow Building Sand Standard Bag")
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.
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.