Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can you use our sand to build with?
A. Yes, many builders are using it for brickwork, blockwork and concrete.

Q. Can you buy small and large quantities?
A. Yes, we can supply from 1 ton upto several thousands of tons (we keep approx 8,000 tons in stock).

Q. is our sand free from salt?
A. Yes, our sand is won from the land and therfore not contaminated with salt.

Q. Can you collect from our yard?
A. Yes, we are open 6 days a week.

Q. Do we deliver?
A. Yes, we also deliver six days a week.

Q. What is our sand like to use on brickwork?
A. Our sand is processed in the same way as pit sand and other than being slightly darker in colour, it performs similarly to pitsand.

Q. When used for mortar on brickwork and blockwork what colour does it dry out once dried out?
A. The colour is similar to sea dredged sand mortar (we have colour samples at our offices for you to compare).

Q. Can you mix colour with the mortar made from our sand?
A. Yes, a number of builders are using it regularly with no problems to date (we have colour samples at our office for viewing).

Q. Can you use our aggregates on building and highway works?
A. Yes, we have had our aggregates tested and are supplying them to local authorities, builders and utility companies (gas water and electric).

Q. How clean are our aggregates?
A. Our aggregates go through a washing process where they are jetted then scrubbed and finally jetted again before grading. They are very clean!!!

Q. How much stone can we produce?
A. Our plant was designed to wash approx 8,000 tons of feedstock per week.