20mm Ballast for Making Concrete

Professional Landscapers and Builders are inundated with options for what kind of materials and supplies they can use for their projects that require developing building foundations and laying concrete bases. Ballast has similar properties that are similar to building materials such as Scalpings 40mm and Hoggin. These materials are adaptable and versatile because they are permeable by nature and affordable. 

A regular Concrete mix consists of aggregates and sand, Ballast is the ideal material to add to Concrete mixes in order to create a durable mix. As a result of its consistency, it tends to make a finer and smoother Concrete mixture. 

Builders and Landscapers prefer utilising Ballast due to its ease of use and consistency; The concrete emulsion can be utilised in several ways such as securing fence posts and placing garden sheds. 

For construction purposes, our 20mm Ballast is a very popular and well-used aggregate as it is widely used to create the foundation of a building. Due to Ballast being such a permeable material, it aids in preventing flooding in more modern properties and builds.

20mm Ballast for Landscaping

The 20mm Ballast is appropriate for a wide range of landscaping projects. For example, if you are thinking about having a new patio in your garden in a spot where paving has never been laid before, then you want to make sure that, that particular area is prepared properly and is at the correct level. Ballast is useful in these situations because they are ideal for creating a hardy sub-base as the small particles help with filling in holes and gaps.

Moreover, if you want to design an edging around a garden path, Ballast will be useful to you for creating the sub-base emulsion. You will also be able to use the Ballast to create a permeable aggregate layer that is perfect for laying underneath other garden features such as Artificial Grass or Decorative Stones.  

Buy With Confidence

• Our 20mm Ballast can be purchased as a 20kg maxi bag or bulk bag that contains approximately 850kg
• Please select the bag size you'd like to buy and add it to your basket 
• Our Soils and mulches will either arrive on a HIAB lorry that can be used to lift the stone onto your garden, or it will arrive on a pallet for kerbside delivery; depending on your address
• You can choose a free collection from one of our Depots or fuss-free, home delivery.

A Service You Can Rely On

• Our reliable service offers prompt delivery to any area in the UK
• Stone Zone is a family-run business that has been well-established since 1998
• Our efficient customer advisors can help you with your purchase
• We pride ourselves on offering a range of affordable garden supplies 

Sample Soil is available in-store, please ask a customer advisor. 

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Our top-rated delivery service is reliable and flexible to suit you, however, it can vary depending on where you live. Click here for more information on our delivery service and if your postcode is classed as 'local' or 'national.'

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