The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:45 am**

Hello,

I have been using the site for advise on the surfacing of a garden path I have under construction. I want to use what you describe as a 'self-binding gravel' - however non of my local builders merchants recognise the term. The work is taking place in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. When I describe the properties of the material (i.e. becomes more solid when compacted) all they can offer is Type 1.!!

The customer has their heart set on the Breedon Golden Amber but I can only get it from CED in essex at a cost of Â£150 per tonne. A wee bit pricey for what you describe as a cheap solution if you ask me.

Can you offer me any advice on alternatives that I should be able to obtain locally. The path is all ready to take the surface so I need it quickly. What about Type 1 Limestone?

All help gratefully received

Steve

Posted: **Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:50 pm**

Admittedly, 150 quid per tonne is a bit steep, but then if you buy in tonne lots, you have to accept small-load charges. However, even at 150 quid a tonne, you should get at least 15 square metres per tonne, so that's only a tenner per metre. You can't buy flagstones for that price!

Have you asked Breedon if there are any alternative stockists? I don't know that part of the country all that well, but you can be sure there will be a local specialist landscape supplier with a self-binding gravel at a much more down-to-earth price. Try looking for landscape suppliers rather than builders merchants. Golf courses are often big users of SBGs, so maybe you could try asking at a local clubhouse.

The Brew Cabin

Self-binding gravel - Help please!!