Gabion baskets have been used all around the world for centuries. Ancient Egyptians used baskets filled with stone to protect the banks of the River Nile whilst, years later, Europeans used similar baskets to make military fortifications...
Also known as Terram membrane, a geotextile membrane is a type of protective fabric used in civil engineering and landscape projects. These are essential components when making driveways, land drains, paving, pathways and Equestrian arenas...
Decorative stones adorn gardens everywhere, and for a good reason. Decorating gardens and landscapes with stone and other decorative aggregates is versatile, affordable and low-maintenance. Whether you are looking for a way to enhance your outdoor space at a cost or want to add more colour to your garden space – decorative stones are a great ...
MOT Type 1 or Type 1 MOT is a popular type of sub-base used for highways, driveways, car parks and footpaths. This sub-base consists of limestone, gritstone or basalt and granite crushed to 40mm down to dust to create small particles easy to compact...
Sand is an abundant naturally-occurring material used for various applications across a multitude of industries, from being using to shape golf courses in landscaping projects to being the main component for making concrete, an essential construction material...
Slate chippings, also known as Welsh slate, are versatile aggregates used for all kinds of landscape projects, from driveways and footpaths to water features and plant borders...
Whether you want to create decorative garden dividers or a unique front garden fence, a gabion wall will be a great choice for both these projects. Gabion walls are strong outdoor structures that not only provide a firm and permeable base but also add a natural element to any outdoor area when filled with organic materials, such as gabion stones...
Knowing the difference between gravel and shingle will help you choose the right type of aggregate for your next landscape project. Whether you want to build a driveway using aggregates or want to add aggregates to your garden space to build a water feature, it is essential to know the difference between the different types of decorative aggregates...
At Mainland Aggregates, we are proud to have been recently involved with a local Prince’s Trust project. We donated bags of gravel and geotextile membrane to help renovate the garden of Holman House, a supported living shelter in Bedford...
Whether you are creating a patio, driveway or any other type of paving, adding the right sub-base is essential. A sub-base is the layer below the base layer that usually consists of crushed aggregates or recycled aggregates. This extra layer provides strength and support to the overlying surface. Plus, it helps to spread the load evenly over the ...
