Block paving is a popular choice due to its durability and aesthetic appeal. However, the sand used to fill the joints between the blocks can wash away leading to an unstable surface. Fortunately, there are a few ways to stop sand from washing out of block paving. One solution is to reapply joint sand to … Read more
There is approximately 25kg in a major bag from Wickes. This will vary slightly from bag to bag, which is one reason why suppliers prefer not to say how much they should contain. For example, a bag that has been stored outside will have a higher moisture content than one that has been stored inside … Read more
There are approximately 32 small bags of ballast in a bulk bag. This assumes that a small bag contains 25kg and a bulk bag includes 800kg, which is the case for most ballast products sold by builder’s merchants and DIY outlets. It is important to note that although they are often referred to as tonne … Read more
There are approximately 32 small bags of sand in a bulk bag. This assumes that a small bag contains 25kg and a bulk bag includes 800kg, which is the case for most sand products sold by builder’s merchants and DIY outlets. Calculation: 800kg / 25kg = 32 small bags How Much Sand in a Bulk … Read more
Postcrete and concrete are both cement-based products and on the surface appear to be very similar. However, they vary greatly when it comes to setting time, strength, versatility, and price. Postcrete is specifically designed for securing fence posts and is much more convenient to use compared to general-purpose concrete. It saves users a great deal … Read more
There are 72 bags of sand and 24 bags of cement in one cubic metre of concrete when created using a 3:1 mix ratio. This is calculated by taking the weight of a cubic metre of concrete and dividing it by the mix ratio that is being used. For instance, concrete weighs approximately 2,400kg per … Read more
What is Blinding Concrete? Binding concrete is a 50-100mm layer of unreinforced concrete poured over a hardcore fill to create a level working surface. It also prevents sharp stones and gravel in the hardcore from coming into contact with the damp proof course and tearing the membrane. Hardcore infills provide a stable and robust base … Read more
Blinding sand is a layer of sand placed above a hardcore fill, typically made from building aggregates, to create a level working surface. It also prevents sharp stones and gravel in the aggregate mixture from coming into contact with the damp proof course and tearing the membrane. Hardcore infills provide a stable and robust base … Read more
Bricks are not sold by the pallet in the UK. Instead, they come in packs, which can contain between 370 and 680 bricks. The exact amount will vary depending on the manufacturer, the type of brick, and the size of the brick. The most common pack size is around 400 bricks. It is easy to … Read more
Why Do Bricks Crumble? Bricks crumble when water inside the brick expands as it begins to freeze in cold weather. The expansion causes cracks and, over time, as this process repeats itself, the bricks will deteriorate until they crumble. The damage caused by the freeze-thaw cycle is known as spalling. The first time water inside … Read more
