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What is MOT Type 1 Sub-Base used for?

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When it comes to construction and landscaping projects, MOT Type 1 is a name that frequently comes up. But what exactly is MOT Type 1, and why is it so essential? Let's dive into the details.    What is MOT Type 1? MOT Type 1, also known as DOT Type 1, is a granular sub-base material specified by the Department of Transport (DOT...

A Guide to Tree Barks

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Tree bark serves numerous important purposes in nature for trees. Firstly, it protects the inner layers of the tree trunk from external elements like extreme temperatures, insects, and diseases. Tree bark also has many other uses commercially, such as the production of cork products, used in cooking like cinnamon bark, or used as a natural dye or ...

How to use MOT type 3

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MOT type 3 is a sub-base material that consists of pure crushed granite, clean crushed concrete, limestone or basalt. This sub-base material might be 75mm or 40mm down depending on the quarried location. MOT type 3 sub base has been screened to create a reduced fines aggregate, making it one of the most widely used sub-bases when a product with ...

When to use MOT Type 1?

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MOT Type 1 is a certified sub-base material that consists of crushed granite, gritstone, limestone or basalt. Also called Type 1 MOT or DOT Type 1, this sub-base features particles with excellent load-bearing qualities that range from 40mm down to dust, making them easy to compact...

How to Choose the Right Sub-Base Type

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Whether you are creating a patio, driveway or any other type of paving, adding the right sub-base is essential. A sub-base is the layer below the base layer that usually consists of crushed aggregates or recycled aggregates. This extra layer provides strength and support to the overlying surface. Plus, it helps to spread the load evenly over the ...
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