Recycled Aggregates Felixstowe

Types of Recycled Aggregates

Crushed concrete

Crushed concrete is a highly versatile and sustainable building material that has gained popularity in the construction industry. It is produced by recycling concrete from demolished structures, such as old roads, bridges, and buildings. The process involves crushing the concrete into smaller, uniform pieces and then screening it to remove any contaminants.

Road planings

Road planings are a valuable byproduct of road maintenance. They are created when a milling machine removes the top layer of asphalt from an existing roadway. This process involves grinding up the surface of the road to a specified depth, usually to repair or resurface it.

Crushed brick

Crushed brick is a durable and sustainable material produced from the recycling of old bricks, typically from demolished structures. The process involves breaking down bricks into smaller, uniform pieces and then sorting and cleaning them to remove contaminants.

Ballast

Ballast is a crucial construction material consisting of a mixture of sand, gravel, or crushed stone. It plays a fundamental role in providing stability and support across a range of construction projects.

Type 1 sub-base

Type 1 sub-base is a high-quality, graded aggregate used for creating stable and durable surfaces. It is made of crushed rock, limestone, granite, or concrete that meets specific particle size and grading requirements. We carefully grade the material to ensure it compacts well, providing a stable and robust foundation for construction projects.

New Material Versus Recycled Aggregates, Felixstowe

When you compare recycled aggregates in Felixstowe to those new materials fresh from a quarrier, you soon find that they are equal in many ways. Recycled aggregates are just as strong as fresh materials. They last a similar length of time and have the same density and durability. Recycled aggregates are just as structurally sound as new materials and there are laws in place that guarantee this.

We can crush aggregates according to colour, shape, and style that you wish. This means that recycled aggregates can have the same aesthetically pleasing appearance as those bought new. When you choose recycled, however, you are not contributing to the 39% or above impact that construction material sourcing has on the environment. Since the stone has not come from a quarry or a mine, the material comes with a much lower carbon cost. It also has a lower monetary cost due to its recycled nature.

Since we are a recycled aggregates, plant hire, haulage, and crushing firm in East Anglia, we offer a site clearance service. We can help you safely demolish buildings and we can remove the materials for crushing. This creates an efficient recycling service which helps you avoid the costs of sending more material to landfills.