Help Sourcing Ballast

[tidswell.family]

Hi All
I wonder if anyone can help? Does anyone know where I could source 3-5mm Cambrian Green alpine granite grit? I have been using this as ballast for some years, but my last reserves ran out and my local stone merchant where I used to purchase it has changed supplier and no longer stocks. I have looked on the web, but am struggling to find any, except one supplier (Japan Garden) who has 5mm, but the minimum quantity is a quarter of a tonne! If anyone knows of a source in the W Surrey / N Hampshire area or a stone company who will deliver, I would be grateful! Many thanks

 

[dunnyrail]

Hi All
I wonder if anyone can help? Does anyone know where I could source 3-5mm Cambrian Green alpine granite grit? I have been using this as ballast for some years, but my last reserves ran out and my local stone merchant where I used to purchase it has changed supplier and no longer stocks. I have looked on the web, but am struggling to find any, except one supplier (Japan Garden) who has 5mm, but the minimum quantity is a quarter of a tonne! If anyone knows of a source in the W Surrey / N Hampshire area or a stone company who will deliver, I would be grateful! Many thanks

I have in the past found a couple of places that supply this. One near Iswich and the other near Purfleet. Been on my radar to visit for a coupe of years now as I need the more of same as you. Ipswich not done as it meant a drive both ways on the A14, not a drive to take lightly though Gizzy does it a lot. Purfleet is gettable by train so that was my first point of call option as I can go with Barney. But my round to it is not working, both actually offered samples which may be of use to you, butvthey do cost! However these days surfaces that are bonded with a sort of resin appear to be quite popular but not found anyone to ask about the base stones though many look around the right size. As a starter for 10 this lot may be worth a try with this product, does not say the size but well worth an ask.

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[tidswell.family]

I have in the past found a couple of places that supply this. One near Iswich and the other near Purfleet. Been on my radar to visit for a coupe of years now as I need the more of same as you. Ipswich not done as it meant a drive both ways on the A14, not a drive to take lightly though Gizzy does it a lot. Purfleet is gettable by train so that was my first point of call option as I can go with Barney. But my round to it is not working, both actually offered samples which may be of use to you, butvthey do cost! However these days surfaces that are bonded with a sort of resin appear to be quite popular but not found anyone to ask about the base stones though many look around the right size. As a starter for 10 this lot may be worth a try with this product, does not say the size but well worth an ask.

Stone sundries | Stone cleaning products | CED Ltd for all your Natural Stone

CED offer a range of stone cleaning products, CEDAedge, De-icing Salt, Grouts and Mortars,Composite Wood Decking, CEDAgrass and more

www.cedstone.co.uk

Thanks for the suggestions - much appreciated!
All the best

 

[Paul M]

I try and scrounge the sharp stones they use on commercial brick drives and carparks, it may be the wrong colour for you though