Sand & Pipe Bedding
Sharp Sand
A relatively coarse sand with angular or sub-angular particles. It provides good drainage and is commonly used where a stronger, more granular sand is required.
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Sand & Pipe Bedding
Building Sand
A fine, soft sand used principally to improve the workability of masonry mortar. It normally has a finer grading than sharp sand.
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Sand & Pipe Bedding
Plastering Sand
A washed, controlled-grading sand intended for plastering and rendering. It is selected to provide suitable workability and a consistent finish.
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Sand & Pipe Bedding
Fill Sand
A general-purpose sand used as non-structural fill, levelling or backfill. It is usually supplied for volume filling rather than high-specification concrete or mortar.
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Sand & Pipe Bedding
Washed Sand
Sand that has been washed to remove excess silt, clay and other fine contaminants. Its grading and end use depend on the source and processing.
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Sand & Pipe Bedding
ENA97-1 Cable Sand
A selected or stabilised backfill material designed to meet ENA Technical Specification 97-1 for underground power cable installations. The specification controls thermal performance so heat can dissipate from the cable.
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Sand & Pipe Bedding
Pit Sand
Naturally occurring sand excavated from inland deposits or sand pits. Its particle shape, grading and silt content depend on the deposit and processing.
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River Sand
Naturally deposited sand obtained from river or fluvial deposits. Water action generally produces relatively rounded particles, but grading and cleanliness vary by source.
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Sand & Pipe Bedding
10mm Pipe Bedding
A clean, small single-sized aggregate, commonly based on a 4/10mm grading, used to create a stable and free-draining bed and surround for pipes.
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20mm Pipe Bedding
A clean, coarse aggregate commonly based on a 10/20mm grading, used for drainage and pipe surround where a larger bedding stone is permitted.
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