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Sand and Cement Mix Ratios: A Practical Guide t...

Typical sand and cement mix ratios by volume for mortar, bedding, screed, render and concrete, plus how to measure and what to check first.

Sand and Cement Mix Ratios: A Practical Guide t...

Typical sand and cement mix ratios by volume for mortar, bedding, screed, render and concrete, plus how to measure and what to check first.

Sharp (grit) sand, product photo from the Insulation Warehouse Direct range

Sharp Sand vs Building Sand: Which Do You Need?

The difference between sharp (grit) sand, building (soft) sand and plastering sand, and which to use for paving, screeds, concrete, mortar and render.

Sharp Sand vs Building Sand: Which Do You Need?

The difference between sharp (grit) sand, building (soft) sand and plastering sand, and which to use for paving, screeds, concrete, mortar and render.

MOT Type 1 sub-base crushed stone, product photo from the Insulation Warehouse Direct range

MOT Type 1 vs Type 3: What Is the Difference?

How MOT Type 1 and Type 3 sub-base differ, when each is used, and which of the sub-base materials we stock suits patios, paths and driveways.

MOT Type 1 vs Type 3: What Is the Difference?

How MOT Type 1 and Type 3 sub-base differ, when each is used, and which of the sub-base materials we stock suits patios, paths and driveways.

MOT Type 1 sub-base crushed stone, product photo from the Insulation Warehouse Direct range

Sub-Base for a Garden Path or Shed Base: Depth ...

Sub-base depth and quantities for a garden path or a shed base, with worked examples and a short checklist for building a firm, free-draining base.

Sub-Base for a Garden Path or Shed Base: Depth ...

Sub-base depth and quantities for a garden path or a shed base, with worked examples and a short checklist for building a firm, free-draining base.

Hardcore and crusher run crushed stone and recycled material, product photo

Driveway Sub-Base: How Much MOT Type 1 Do You N...

How deep to make a driveway sub-base, how to work out the tonnes and bulk bags of MOT Type 1 you need, and what to check on planning and drainage.

Driveway Sub-Base: How Much MOT Type 1 Do You N...

How deep to make a driveway sub-base, how to work out the tonnes and bulk bags of MOT Type 1 you need, and what to check on planning and drainage.

Hardcore and crusher run crushed stone and recycled material, product photo

How Deep Should a Patio Sub-Base Be?

How deep a patio sub-base should be, what affects the depth, how the layers fit together and how to check you have dug down far enough.

How Deep Should a Patio Sub-Base Be?

How deep a patio sub-base should be, what affects the depth, how the layers fit together and how to check you have dug down far enough.