How much is a Type 1 Cover ton?

1 tonne or 1000kg of MOT type 1 stone aggregate will cover approximately 10 square meters to a depth of 2 inch (50mm) after stone has been compacted using a vibrating roller or compactor plate.

What stone is Type 1?

Mot Type 1 limestone is sized from 40mm down to dust and is mainly used as a bulk fill, a levelling material and as a sub-base for paths, ponds, drives, sheds, patios and construction jobs.

How much is a ton of stone cost?

Gravel Prices Per Ton. Bulk crushed stone and gravel prices are $10 to $50 per ton on average. Road base costs $18 to $30 per ton, and plain pea gravel or limestone costs $28 to $45 per ton. Buying gravel in small quantities costs over $100 per ton.

What is Type 1 stone made of?

MOT Type 1 aggregate is an approved granular sub-base material that is created using recycled crushed concrete and rubble. It’s made up of a mix of larger 40mm pieces right down to dust which compacts well to form a solid base, making it a great option to use on: Roads.

What is Type 2 stone?

Mot Type 2 is a crushed stone with extra dust similar to Crusher run, it usually contains finer material than type 1, being composed of fewer angular aggregate sizes also know as scalpings.

What is the difference between type1 and type 2 aggregate?

Our Type 2 is a crushed aggregate with extra dusts and fines, which makes the perfect sub base for a range of domestic and commercial construction projects. Graded to 50mm down to dust and fines no specified grading, it is finer than our MOT Type 1 sub base, as it is composed of fewer larger angular scalpings.

Where does Type 1 stone come from?

Ballast, gravel and hardcore MOT Type 1 (hardcore) is crushed carboniferous limestone, used to create a hardcore base under patios, paving, driveways and artificial grass. It can also be used as a filling product.

Can you lay slabs on MOT Type 1?

It is usual to lay MOT Type 1 at a compacted depth of 100mm for most patio projects and at a compacted depth of 150mm for most domestic driveways. Compaction should be achieved using a wacka plate. MOT Type 1 is used to stabilise the ground prior to laying paving and also allows for drainage.

What is type 1 Type 1 limestone used for?

MOT Type 1 Sub-Base. Mot Type 1 limestone is sized from 40mm down to dust and is mainly used as a bulk fill, a levelling material and as a sub-base for paths, ponds, drives, sheds, patios and construction jobs. When levelled out a weed membrane can be added and then topped off with one of our more attractive gravels.

What is a permeable type 1 stone?

MOT Type 1 is permeable so assists with drainage and as it includes the larger stones it won’t easily wash away. Prices below include VAT and delivery. Applications: Used as a sub base, or filler material for pathways or drives before laying decorative gravel on top

What is type 1 Mot aggregate?

Unlike other Type 1 aggregates such as Type 1 Recycled Crushed Concrete and Type 1 Granite, MOT produces less fines and is a favourite of many engineers. This aggregate can vary in size. The largest our Type 1 MOT will be is 40mm and it goes right down to a fine dust product.

What is a type 1 sub-base?

MOT Type 1 specification for granular sub-base material is the most widely used approved sub-base in the construction industry. all prices are per ton or per bag Sizes range from 40mm down to dust to create an easily compacted aggregate.