Charcoal Slate 40mm

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Charcoal Slate 40mm – Long Rake Spar

Add a sleek, contemporary touch to your garden or landscaping project with 40mm Charcoal Slate Chippings from Long Rake Spar. These decorative slate chippings feature a deep, rich grey colour, creating a modern and elegant look.

Perfect for garden borders, pathways, rockeries, patios, or water features, Charcoal Slate adds texture, depth, and visual interest to any outdoor space. Its dark tones look particularly striking when wet, enhancing contrast with surrounding plants and hard landscaping.

Key Features

• Natural Beauty: Deep grey tones that enhance when wet.

• Versatile Landscaping Use: Ideal for borders, pathways, rockeries, water features, patios, and decorative ground cover.

• Durable & Sustainable: A by-product of the roofing industry, offering longevity and eco-friendliness.

• Low Maintenance: Minimal upkeep required for a lasting, stylish finish.

• Flexible Sizes: Available in 20kg small bags or bulk 800kg bags for large-scale projects.

FAQ

What are Charcoal Slate Chippings?
Charcoal Slate chippings are small pieces of natural slate, graded into different sizes. They are a popular decorative stone available in a range of natural grey tones, perfect for modern gardens. They work particularly well in minimalist designs, helping to create clean lines and contrast with greenery throughout the year.

Charcoal Slate Chipping Benefits:

• Low maintenance

• Versatile and easy to lay

• Environmentally friendly

• Helps reduce weed germination

• Perfect for mulch

• Durable

• Looks fantastic wet or dry

Where are Charcoal Slate Chippings Used?
Charcoal Slate chippings are perfect for a wide range of outdoor features, including rockeries, water features, garden borders, edging, and ground cover. They can also fill gaps between slabs. Flat, smaller sizes can be walked on, making them suitable for practical and visually appealing walkways, patios, and driveways.

How much do I need for my garden?
Coverage depends on depth:

• 20kg Bag at 50mm depth – covers roughly 0.24 m²

• Bulk Bag (Approx 800kg) at 50mm depth – covers around 10 m²

Multiply by your garden area to estimate the number of bags needed.

Can it be used around water features?
Yes! Charcoal Slate works beautifully around ponds, fountains, or any water feature, adding depth and contrast.

Is it suitable for pathways?
Absolutely. Its angular texture provides stability and reduces movement, making it suitable for pedestrian pathways.

Does Charcoal Slate fade over time?
Being natural slate, the dark grey tones remain vibrant, although they may weather slightly outdoors. Wet conditions temporarily enhance the colour depth.

Why Choose Charcoal Slate from J Gard & Sons?
At J Gard & Sons, we provide high-quality decorative aggregates that are both practical and visually appealing. Charcoal Slate is perfect for homeowners, landscapers, and garden designers looking for a durable, low-maintenance, and stylish solution.

• Available in small 20kg bags or bulk 800kg bags

• Competitive pricing for DIY and large-scale projects

• Convenient Click & Collect from our Chelmsford yard or reliable Essex-wide delivery

All prices are subject to VAT

To order 10+ Single bags please call the office for the discounted rate