Aggregates & Sand

Groundworks and general building start with the basics — and getting the right grade of sand or ballast for the application is more important than it might seem at first glance. FPDL Supplies stocks a dependable range of aggregates and sand for concreting, building, and general construction use.

Our ballast range includes 20mm ballast, the standard grade for general concrete mixing and sub-base applications, alongside pre-mixed ballast for convenience where on-site blending isn't practical. For mortar and concrete applications requiring a finer aggregate, our sharp sand range covers building sharp sand and concreting sand, with bulk bag sharp sand available for larger volume requirements without the handling demands of loose-tipped material.

Building sand — our soft building sand — is stocked for bricklaying, rendering, and general mortar mixing where a finer, more workable sand is needed than sharp sand provides. Colour options including yellow sand and red sand are available where aesthetic finish matters, such as exposed pointing or decorative applications.

Sand and aggregate selection isn't interchangeable across applications — using sharp sand where building sand is specified, or vice versa, affects workability, strength, and finish in ways that aren't always obvious until the mix is already on the trowel. FPDL Supplies stocks distinct grades for distinct purposes rather than offering a single generic product across every use case.

Bulk bag and loose-tip options, combined with reliable delivery scheduling, make this category one where logistics matter as much as the product itself — and that's where FPDL Supplies focuses its service commitment.