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Scottish Beach Cobbles and Pebbles
The smoothest and most rounded natural cobbles and pebbles in the UK.
Specially selected from the Highlands of Scotland our Scottish Beach Cobbles and Pebbles offer a variety of colours and selected sizes. Formed by the tidal reworkings of a glacial river deposit this magnificent product is second to none in a truly international sense. CED are very proud to have developed this product exclusively in the UK for over twenty years. Ideal uses include ponds, pebble pools and water features. When dry these stones are predominantly light greys with hints of pink and other pastel tones; when wet these multi-pastel tints, often speckled or banded, are accented.
Scottish Beach is also available as smaller pebbles. As the size becomes smaller, below about 50mm, we call them pebbles, the colours slowly become slightly richer with an increase in the proportion of granite.
Size: 200-100, 100-75, 80-40, 75-50, 50-30, 30-20, 20-14, 14-8, 8-4mm
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Crushed Aggregates
The aggregates and their sizes shown here are those most commonly stocked at our depots. Many more sizes are available as are other materials. We deliver both from our depots and directly from the quarry/source of production (whichever route is most effective) in bulk tipping loads, bulk bags or poly bags, all in any quantity as needed. In our sample library, there are hundreds of other possibilities. We can match most materials, new or old, just send us a sample.
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Boulders
Our natural boulders are principally Scottish but are sourced from all over the UK and Europe. With sizes ranging from a few kilos up to several tonnes, natural boulders make such a difference to beach, stream, lake and pool schemes. It is worth remembering that a few larger boulders may have much more effect than many smaller ones. Boulders may be used as signs with judicious selection and lettering - sometimes on a specially sawn face.
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Cobbles
With a large selection of Cobbles and Pebbles held in stock, we will normally be able to supply just the right materials for the effect and visual look that you desire. And if we don't have just the thing, we try our best to find exactly what you are seeking. Ideally suited for water features and general design use, these materials are some of the mainstays of garden design.
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Cropped Setts
Granite setts or "cobbles" as they are sometimes referred to, have been around since Roman times. Almost indestructible, setts can be purely functional as a hard wearing-course for roads and pathways but, by utilising the range of colours and sizes now available to a designer, they can be used for aesthetic reasons as well, providing lovely and varied textures. Most standard sett dimensions are available from stock. Any other requirements made to order can normally be supplied to any specification within 8-10 weeks and often less.
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Kerb
Road Kerbs serve a number of Purposes: * To retain the carriageway edge to prevent loss of the structural integrity. * To act as a barrier between road traffic, pedestrians or verges. * To provide a physical 'check' to prevent vehicles leaving the carriageway. * To form a channel which surface water can drain away.
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Dried & Bagged
We stock a range of dried and bagged aggregates which can be suitable for a wide variety of applications, including filter media, in resin bound aggregate systems and white lining paint.
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Footpath Gravels
These specially graded gravels give a firm surface ideally suited to footpaths, pedestrian or recreational areas where excessive wear would occur on grass. CEDEC and Golden Amber - The Differences It is important to determine at the outset which type of material fits your requirements. CEDEC is very porous, it packs but it does not set. Rainwater will percolate downwards, so there is no need for surface water drainage systems. CEDEC must not be laid on concrete or any other non-porous base unless a special drainage layer is incorporated into the design. Golden Amber compacts and becomes more solid and hard. Surface water will need to be managed. CEDEC is inert, which is necessary where pH levels are to be controlled and it is suitable to lay around trees. Golden Amber is a limestone, it is not inert.
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Paving - Riven
Stone paving flags are available in a wide variety of materials, each of which has its own unique colour and texture and some very special technical qualities. All the quartzites and porphyry are exceptionally non-slip for use around swimming pools whilst being kind to the feet and having low water absorption. Alta quartzite is far stronger than granite and can take vehicular traffic when very thin if properly bedded. The Italian porphyry's varied colours and low absorbency make it highly resistant to stains and both it and Otta phyllite are also very strong. Natural surfaced (riven) paving materials, in particular, are usually best supplied as gauged widths x random lengths. This makes the fullest and most economic use of the raw material. These stones are often the answer to the most challenging requirements technically but are also truly beautiful. Many are European and can be supplied to specific non-stock sizes relatively quickly. Careful consideration of the type of stone used will make sure that, once laid, the paving will last and look good for many years.
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Pebbles
Decorative pebbles are an attractive alternative for mulching as well as for use in small or large water features. Some of these beautiful stones are available polished, some are flat, some smooth, some more irregular and natural in appearance and they come in a variety of sizes to suit all applications.
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Sawn/Textured Setts
A modern interpretation of the cropped sett, our sawn and textured range provides a cleaner and sharper finish. Applications include edging and contemporary paths and driveways. These setts are much easier to walk on and good for disabled access.
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Rockery/Feature Stone
Most Rockery stones can be supplied in a wide variety of sizes, ranging from small pieces, through 1 or 2 man handleable blocks to large pieces weighing several tonnes. It may be supplied loose or in wire cages.
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Riven Setts
Our range of Sandstone setts brings you the beauty of natural stone at a price similar to that of concrete products. Available in a large range of colours, with circles and paving to match, this range is ideal for private gardens and parks.
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Paving - Sawn/Textured
To create paving from materials which cannot be naturally riven it is necessary to saw them. For many materials it is then normal to texture the surface by either flame texturing or bush hammering to improve the appearance of the product and to make it less slippery. All Granite paving can be produced in virtually any size to order.
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Special Items & Planters
CED Ltd have been involved in supplying many different types of planters, for a variety of design briefs and locations. We can supply a huge variety of materials to meet your design requirements.
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walling knapped flints and paddle stones,
The traditional local building material in the South East of England. Knapped Flints have been split by hand and finished to give a flat face which is set facing outwards in the wall. The white skin is also tough and durable. It is common practice to place a few flints showing the white skins within the mass of knapped material. The standard product is shown in the photograph, but we can produce different material to match existing work and also provide whole flints.
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Stone Circles
1.8m, 2.6m and 3.6m diameter circles are available in the beige, green and pink indian sandstones. All circles are supplied with kits for squaring off around them.
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Standing Stones
Standing stones have been an integral part of the human subconscious since man first started to worship the gods. They have been used in just about every religion, all across the world. As well as bringing a sense of mystery to your garden or landscape, they are ideal to focus attention on their part of the garden.
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For full stock list please call or e-mail us
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