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40mm Plum Slate Chippings Bulk Bag (800kg)

URN: 6001022

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Black Ice Blue Slate Buff Cotswold Golden Gravel Limestone Plum Slate

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We recommend purchasing at least 10% extra to allow for site conditions, handling losses, and ground level variations.

40mm Plum Slate Chippings bring a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. With their deep plum colour, they create a stunning focal point for gardens, borders, and driveways.

Product

Black Ice Blue Slate Buff Cotswold Golden Gravel Limestone Plum Slate

Diameter

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Product Overview

40mm Plum Slate Chippings bring a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. With their deep plum colour, they create a stunning focal point for gardens, borders, and driveways.

URN: 6001022
£130.00ex. VAT

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We work with a nationwide network of trusted suppliers. As a result, items in your basket may be supplied by different suppliers and delivered separately. Where this applies, you'll see multiple delivery charges at checkout. We always aim to group products from the same supplier to keep delivery costs as low as possible.

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If your delivery address falls within one of these postcode areas, we’ll be in touch before processing your order to confirm any additional delivery costs.
Please note: We do not currently offer delivery outside the UK mainland.

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Key Features

  • {{grass}} Angular chippings provide effective weed prevention
  • {{checklist}} Uniform colour and texture throughout the bulk bag 
  • {{fitness_center}} Durable slate, known for its minimal maintenance needs
  • {{visibility}} Stunning focal point in any garden 

Technical Specification

Technical Specification
Product:Plum Slate
Size:Bulk Bag
Sales Unit:Bag
Weight:800kg
Density:1600kg/m3
Status:Non-Returnable
Diameter:40mm

What Are 40mm Plum Slate Chippings?

Plum Slate Chippings are flat, angular pieces of natural slate, typically sourced from quarries in North Wales. The 40mm variant refers to their average size - although actual pieces may range between 15mm and 40mm due to the nature of quarried stone. Known for their rich plum colour, which deepens when wet, these chippings are widely used in decorative landscaping projects.


Available in bulk bags, this format provides a cost-effective, convenient solution for covering large areas, ensuring consistent quality, easy transport, and minimal packaging waste. Whether you're creating paths, borders, or mulching garden beds, 40mm plum slate offers durability, striking colour, and long-term performance.

Why Choose Plum Slate Chippings?

  • Bold Colour: Natural purple and plum hues provide contrast in any garden or hardscape design. Colour darkens when wet for added impact around water features or after rain.
  • Durability: Natural slate is hard-wearing and weather-resistant, ideal for exposed or high-traffic areas.
  • Consistent Quality: Bulk bags ensure uniformity in size and colour across your project.
  • Eco-Friendly Packaging: Less plastic waste compared to multiple smaller bags.
  • Low Maintenance: Unlike bark or gravel, slate won’t degrade or discolour quickly.
  • Versatility: Suitable for borders, driveways, paths, beds and rockeries.
  • Cost-Efficiency: Buying in bulk significantly reduces the per-unit cost.


Applications

  • Garden Borders: Enhances visual definition while helping retain soil moisture.
  • Driveways: Suitable for light vehicle traffic when laid over an adequate sub-base.
  • Paths & Walkways: Comfortable underfoot; creates a contemporary, natural surface.
  • Beds & Borders: Acts as an effective mulch to suppress weeds and regulate soil moisture.
  • Rockeries & Patios: Contrasts beautifully with paving and planting in alpine or Mediterranean-style gardens.


Installation & Maintenance

Installation Tips:

  • Prepare the area: clear weeds, level the ground
  • Install edging to keep slate contained
  • Lay weed membrane (recommended for long-term weed suppression)
  • Spread the slate evenly 
  • For paths or driveways, consider a compacted sub-base underneath


Maintenance Tips:

  • Rake occasionally to maintain an even surface
  • Rinse to remove dust and enhance colour
  • Top up as needed, especially in high-traffic areas


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