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£57.00 Original price was: £57.00.£49.99Current price is: £49.99.Bag
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Order your Ballast Bulk Bag from A2ZDIY today and discover why we’re the premier choice for high-quality, sustainable construction materials in Huddersfield and beyond.
£57.00 Original price was: £57.00.£49.99Current price is: £49.99.Bag
£57.00 Original price was: £57.00.£49.99Current price is: £49.99.Bag
£57.00 Original price was: £57.00.£49.99Current price is: £49.99.Bag
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Order your Ballast Bulk Bag from A2ZDIY today and discover why we’re the premier choice for high-quality, sustainable construction materials in Huddersfield and beyond.
A combination aggregate commonly used within the production of concrete, ballast sand is one of the key building materials in the modern world, used for everything from pathways to skyscrapers. In this quick guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explain what ballast sand consists of, the cost and size of ballast sand bulk bags, and the two key uses for ballast sand within construction.
Ballast sand is a term used for a blend of sand, small stones, and gravel. It is a type of aggregate that will be used within construction for two main purposes. The type of sand used is normally sharp sand, which is a gritty type of sand that is popularly used for concrete mixes and loosening clay soil. The gravel or stones will typically be between 10mm and 20mm in diameter, and can be chunks of rocks like limestone or sourced from recycled components. Ballast is a durable building material that comes at an affordable price.
Ballast sand will typically be sold in either regular trade packs of 25kg in weight or larger bulk bags of 850kg. When looking to use ballast sand within a construction project, it will normally be in your best interests to opt for bulk bags. Based on prices at the time of writing, a regular bag will cost £2.99 and a larger bulk bag will cost £45.00.
Ballast sand, due to its loose and unappealing appearance will not be used as a decorative aggregate. Instead, it will be used for construction purposes, either within a mix or as a hidden base for other features:
When looking to mix concrete from base components, cement and ballast, the ratio will depend on your needed use, with larger amounts of ballast contributing to greater strength. Opting for 1-part cement and 5-part ballast will create a mix suitable for slabs and concrete panels. For the strongest concrete, such as that used within foundations, a 1-part cement to 8-part ballast mix will be used. In order to make the strongest concrete, it will need to be reinforced, with steel rebars or mesh.
We Only deliver within a 10-mile radius of the postcode (HD1 5HU), please check the distance before placing an order. Our bulk delivery service requires a minimum order value of £140 across any combination of bulk-delivered products. You can change the quantity in the basket.
Through our website, we offer both small and bulk bags of ballast, part of our large range of aggregates. We stock everything from bricks to insulation, quality timber, and roofing supplies, alongside our wide range of tools.
Weight |
850 kg |
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Dimensions |
45 × 29 × 36 cm |
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