Are Scalpings the same as MOT Type 1?
Also known as scalpings, MOT Type 1 is used to provide a level sub-base for any building project. A quarry product commonly used for sub base, concrete products, floor screeds and bedding in brick paviors and slabs.
How much is a Type 1 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 size are Scalpings?
Scalpings are available in a range of sizes, including 40mm, 75mm and 100mm. The size of scalpings refers to the size of the holes in the ‘sieve’ when they are separated from larger rocks at the quarry.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 mot?
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 are 40mm Scalpings?
40mm Scalpings Scalpings are a mix of crushed graded limestone with clay binder making it suitable, when compacted, as a sub base for driveways, paths and block paving. A perfect choice as a sub-base prior to block paving or slab laying.
Do Scalpings drain?
It has good self-draining properties and can be rolled or compressed to form an even surface. Scalpings are available as hardstone, limestone or gritstone.
How deep should MOT 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.
How much is a Type 1 cubic Metre?
| Weights of materials. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dry sand fine | = | 1.28 tonnes per cubic metre |
| gravel (MOT Type 1 scalpings) | = | 1.92 tonnes per cubic metre |
| shingle | = | 1.62 tonnes per cubic metre |
| cement | = | 50 & 25 kg bags |
What is pink MOT type1?
Type 1 MOT is sourced from all types of stone and may also contain other inert substances. Common types include crushed concrete, granite, granite dust, limestone, gritstone, and crushed hardcore.
Does MOT Type 1 drain?
However, a small disadvantage to using MOT Type 1 is that it is technically not a permeable sub-base material, meaning that little water will pass through and, if any does, it will filter through at a much slower rate. Granite or limestone provide an incredibly fast-draining sub-base.
Can you lay slabs on MOT Type 1?
MOT 1 is always prefered,as it will compact better due to the wider range aggergrate from 40mm stones down to dust, & is usually cheaper than ballast, sub base should be ideally 100mm & well compacted. And patio slabs should be laid on a full mortar bed, not spot bedded.