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Grab Lorry vs. Skip Hire: Which do I Need?
When it comes to waste management, especially in large quantities, grab hire and skip hire are two of the popular and commonly used methods. Being that with construction comes loads of waste,…
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What are aggregates in concrete?
Aggregates have been used for years in construction for many different purposes, one of it’s main uses being used in concrete. Concrete can be used in many different ways, mainly being used…
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What is muck away?
What is muck away? Muck away, cartaway, or muck shifting is exactly how it sounds… the process of taking away muck! This can be removing spoil from construction sites during the earthwork…
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What is limestone used for in gardening?
Limestone is a beautiful aggregate, yet it is beautiful in more than one way. Limestone can be used as a neutraliser for acid and enhance bad soil conditions. This is all due…
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The Main Types of Aggregates
Aggregates are a type of construction and building material, made from composites like concrete and asphalt. The term ‘aggregate’ is used to describe a range of coarse and fine matter that is…
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What Are Aggregates Used For?
Aggregates are a kind of material used primarily for construction and building purposes. They are often made from composites like concrete and asphalt, but the term ‘aggregate’ covers a huge variety of…
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How To Lay A Gravel Driveway
What is a gravel aggregate driveway? A gravel aggregate driveway is composed of loose, crushed and decorative stones. Gravel comes in a range of different colours, shapes and sizes, meaning that you…
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The Advantages of Using Ready Mix Concrete
SCB is your Local ready mix concrete Supplier When looking for a local ready mix concrete supplier, there should be a few things to really look out for. You need to find…
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Screen Topsoil Vs Unscreened
Which should you choose? Which is right for the job that you are tackling? At SCB we know all about topsoil and provide high-quality materials ourselves. In today’s blog, we will be…
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Why Aggregates Are Used in Concrete
Concrete consists of three main ingredients: cement, water and aggregates. Your base concrete mix will have different properties depending on how these ingredients are proportioned. Aggregates are often seen as a filler…
