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10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings - Available Online in Bulk Bags or Loose by the Tonne with Nationwide Delivery
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings - Available Online in Bulk Bags or Loose by the Tonne with Nationwide Delivery
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Take a metric tape measure and measure the length, width and depth of the area to be filled. The length and width measurements should be recorded in metres and the depth in millimetres. Now take these figures and enter them into the quantity calculator to reveal the approximate quantity required for your job.
Remember:
1 metre is equivalent to 1000mm or 100cm
1 centimetre is equivalent to 10mm
Sometimes known as 10mm Black Basalt, our 10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings are a hard, angular dark coloured aggregate. On first appearance Charcoal Basalt Chippings appear dark grey when dry but soon turns black as the product becomes wet. Charcoal Basalt Chippings are mainly used as a product to create contrast in order to amplify the effect of other features. Charcoal Basalt is particularly effective when used with other shades. Mainland Aggregates Ltd pride ourselves on being one of the leading suppliers of 10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings in the UK.
footpaths, gravel grid driveways, borders, landscaping.
Loose or Bulk Bags
10 Tonnes Loose or 1 Bulk Bag
1 x Bulk Bag will cover approx 10sqm at 50mm depth
850kg per bag
Approx 1.8 tonnes per cubic metre.
Yes
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings are a 10mm graded, hard Basalt chipping.
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings can be used for gravel grid driveways, paths and borders.
As a rule 10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings shouldn't be used for a driveway. The smaller stones tend to get stuck in the tread of car tyres. The product can be used on driveways if gravel grids are used but we don't recommend use without. It is much better to use the 20mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings which are much more suited to driveways and doesn't require grids.
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings should be laid at no more than 40-50mm depth. Typically, one of our Bulk Bags will cover 10m2 at 40-50mm depth. For larger areas you may wish to use our quantity calculator located at the top right hand side of this page under the grey "How Much Will I Need" tab. Simply enter your measurements to reveal the required tonnage. Please be sure to enter the length and width figures in metres and the depth in millimetres to give the correct quantity.
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings used for paths, driveways or car parks should be spread with a rake or shovel at 40-50mm depth over a compacted sub base such as Type 1 . When used on borders, the product can be spread at 40-50mm directly onto a weed suppressing membrane.
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings should be trouble free! It may require periodic raking to remove leaves and level out any high or low spots but nothing more than that. The product can even be power washed to remove heavier grimy deposits but we recommend doing this during the drier summer months to avoid waterlogging.
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings are fish friendly. However, It is recommended the product is thoroughly washed before immersing in water.
10mm Charcoal Basalt Chippings can be purchased right here! Bulk Bags can be purchased at the top right hand corner of this page. Simply enter the delivery postcode and the delivered price will be shown. You can then add the item to the shopping cart and complete the checkout process where you will be offered our available delivery dates. Larger loose orders of 10 tonnes or more will require a bespoke quote to enable us to apply any bulk discounts. A quote request can also be submitted at the top right hand corner of this page. Deliveries are usually made within 3-5 working days.

Complete the form to receive your free, no-obligation quote. We aim to respond within 1 hour during business hours.