What is GranitSand?

Along with our wide range of other aggregates, we also sell bedding sand or Granitsand here at Cloburn, which has a huge variety of domestic and industrial uses. If you’re thinking of doing a little DIY over the spring, you might consider using some of this versatile material in your next project?

Granitsand is a hardy type of aggregate that’s made by crushing hard rock from our quarries into sand sized particles via mechanical compression. Some quarries sell bedding sand which is a by-product of the mining process; we don’t.  We manufacture Granitsand here at Cloburn and sell it as a durable, hardy dry landscaping material. It produces a wear-resistant matrix for commercial grade concrete flooring, slabs and patios.

Some patios and driveways can be prone to depression and unevenness, because the bedding sand they are laid on is soft and pliable. It makes laying the slabs easy, but in the long term it can lead to loss of durability. The unique features of Granitsand mean that it doesn’t degrade, it’s extremely low maintenance, and it also has the advantage of being very attractive with its distinctive red colour.

Bedding sand

Traditionally, bedding sand is often used in landscaping to create an even, level surface ready for DIY projects to be carried out. The existing soil is removed with a shovel, anything from a few inches to over a foot, depending on the size of the project. Bedding sand is then put on top of the remaining soil, or a gravel base.

Bedding sand is often used by people who are landscaping paving stones or patios in their gardens, where an inch or so will usually suffice for the job. Don’t confuse bedding sand with joint sand however; joint sand is completely different and should be placed in between the stones rather than underneath the patio.

Why is Granitsand so different?

What makes Granitsand different is that nobody else makes it like we do! We manufacture it from some of the strongest rocks in Europe, and we make it using a specific process, so that it won’t deform under compression, whether it’s from people or even cars – that’s why it’s preferred bedding sand in UK and Europe.

For more information about uses for Granitsand, give our friendly team a call.

Spruce up your garden for spring

The Easter bank holiday is traditionally the time of year when people start to think about upgrading their home and garden – and it’s the perfect time to consider the exterior of your property, whether you’re thinking about a nice landscaped garden or perhaps an attractive new driveway to impress the neighbours with!

Cloburn’s range of decorative red aggregates are the perfect choice for a completely new look – and the distinctive red hue will stay looking good for many years to come, too. If you just feel like adding a little bit of colour to existing pathways in your garden, just imagine how good it will look with bright red crushed granite chippings to really make those paths stand out. With a neatly trimmed lawn, a few well-placed garden ornaments and the spring flowers and shrubs starting to peek through, the garden will be an area you’ll be proud of and want to spend as much time in as you can over the spring and summer months. Just think of all the barbecues you can have to show off your newly spruced up garden!

For a new driveway, Cloburn’s attractive red aggregate will give you a fresh, modern look along with the strength you need in a functional driveway. Once it has been laid, it’s virtually maintenance free, and there are no worries about colours fading as the natural shade actually intensifies over time, unlike dyed aggregates which tend to fade and look tired after a while. So you can enjoy a pristine looking driveway for many years to come – well, as long as you take good care of it of course.

For domestic landscaping we recommend our 20mm driveway chippings, which you can even order online, or our 14mm chippings which have proved to be very popular with gardeners and landscapers for use in garden design – particularly for areas like rockeries where good drainage is essential.

You can make designs on a fabulous new look garden or the classy driveway you’ve always wanted with the help of some great quality (and very good value) Cloburn Quarry red aggregate. We’ll deliver straight to your door, too! Just give us a call at Cloburn Quarry and we’ll be happy to help and advise you on the best solution for you.

Have a wonderful Easter break!