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Aggregates & Cement
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Everything You Need to Know About Blue Circle Cement
A popular range of cement used across the UK, Blue Circle offers standard products alongside a specialist range intended for quick setting, extra strength, or visual uses. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll look through the product range of Blue Circle cement and answer some popular questions about mixing quantities, drying times, and […]
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What is Pea Gravel and Where is it Used?
Pea gravel is a popular choice for landscaping and gardening work, with a multi-coloured look and smooth rounded shapes. Whether building a landscaping feature, making a driveway, or laying paving slabs, pea gravel is an attractive and easy-to-use product. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explain the origins of pea gravel, the types […]
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Using Gravel For Landscaping and Construction
Gravel is used in both construction and landscaping, offering aesthetic and practical benefits. Whether looking to make strong concrete, build a garden path, or create a sleek driveway, there will be a gravel option for you. In this guide to gravel from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll summarise the world of gravel, looking at the different […]
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The Complete Guide to White Cement
For thousands of years, cement has formed the core of decorative and architectural design across the world and is an essential ingredient in both concrete and mortar. Over time, the mineral makeup has been adjusted and improved until the mixture reaches the modern-day cement we use today. White cement is a specific blend of limestone, clay, and […]
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Guide to Ballast Sand: Its Uses and Benefits
A combination aggregate commonly used within the production of concrete, ballast sand is one of the key building materials in the modern world, used for everything from pathways to skyscrapers. In this quick guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explain what ballast sand consists of, the cost and size of ballast sand bulk bags, and […]
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Cement: What is it and What is it Made of?
Cement has been an essential component of buildings for thousands of years, from the colosseum of Rome to modern skyscrapers. A fine binding powder, it is used within both concrete and mortar, both of which will be used in the production of almost every type of building. In this overview from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll […]
