How much Type 1 is in a bulk bag?
How much Type 1 is in a bulk bag?
The MOT Type 1 we offer is delivered in large bulk bags. One bulk bag will cover approximately 8 square metres (coverage is calculated assuming a depth of 50mm).
What is a Type 1 sub-base?
MOT Type 1 is a crushed material, 0-40mm in size and usually made from granite or limestone. This makes it an extremely strong and hardwearing material once it has been compacted. Due to its strength, MOT Type 1 is usually used as a sub-base creating a stable surface for roads and pathways.
How big is a bulk bag of MOT Type 1?
Specifications
| Type | MOT Type 1 (DOT Type 1) |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Size | 40mm to dust |
What does Type 1 MOT mean?
MOT Type 1 is a crushed aggregate material used to provide a stable sub-base for road surfaces and pathways. Both primary and recycled material can be used to produce a Type 1 sub-base.
How deep should type 1 be?
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.
Is MOT Type 1 good for drainage?
MOT Type 1 is permeable so assists with drainage and as it includes the larger stones it won’t easily wash away.
How deep should MOT Type 1 be?
Can you lay MOT Type 1 in the rain?
Type 1 won’t go anywhere in the rain in fact it will just settle more.
What kind of aggregate is Mot type 1?
MOT Type 1. MOT Type 1, or just ‘Type 1’ as it’s most commonly known, is a type of aggregate that is typically used as a sub-base material for a variety of applications. It usually consists of crushed limestone or granite, but can also consist of crushed concrete.
What does Mot type 1 sub base bulk bag do?
Overview MOT Type 1 has crushed gravel stones that form the sublayer for road surfaces and pathways. Hardwearing, this gravel provides a load bearing stable layer and a flat surface prior to a top coating of asphalt, concrete, shingle or block paving. The fine mixture also ensures minimal voids in the sublayer when compacted.
What’s the best size for a MOT type 1?
As MOT Type 1 particle sizes range from 40mm down to dust, anything from 40mm and smaller can be extracted from the aggregate. Granite or limestone chippings are available in various sizes. Our testing has indicated that the best particle size to use when installing a sub-base for an artificial lawn is 20mm.
What does Mot stand for in concrete category?
MOT Type 1 – Crushed Concrete. Often referred to as Type 1 or MOT, here we are describing the Crushed Concrete variation of the Department of Transport approved granular sub-base material, which we refer to as MOT Type 1 – Crushed Concrete.