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I've been told to order some bulk bags of plant mix for a path base and also to use in some concreting but no idea what it is, anyone know so I can try and get some quotes. Can't get hold of the builder to ask him!
He said plant mix not MOT stuff (I've found the MOT gravel stuff)
Thanks
It appears to be a mix of sand and gravel:
https://www.huwsgray.co.uk/shop/border-big-bag-plant-mix-sand-gravel-20mm-including-bag-sbal1
But I have no knowledge beyond the Google search that led me to that page.
Never heard the term but same as ballast according to this: https://www.broadoaklandscapingsupplies.co.uk/mixed-aggregate-ballast-577-p.asp
Ballast is widely available and used in concreting so sounds about right. Mot would be fine for the path but ballast makes sense if you are only buying one material in bulk.
Does the builder not get trade prices on such things?
Does the builder not get trade prices on such things?
but to keep him under the threshold for tax, may wish to not put it through his books??
common term here, as above same as ballast so is used for making concrete
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As above, same as ballast. Premixed sand and gravel.
Local terminology. Grit sand / river sand / sharp sand / course sand All the same.
Usually builder orders the materials and you pay directly. That way they get the tight gear and remain under vat threshold.