How much stone do I need?
How much stone do I need for the ground?
For pebble and gravel:
• approximately 80kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.*For particle sizes >32mm, a thicker layer is required.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = 0.625m³.
• Coverage: approximately 12.5m² with a 5 cm layer.
For pine bark:
• approximately 70L per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000L = approximately 1m³ = approximately 600kg
• Coverage: approximately 14m² with a 5 cm layer.
For volcanic, slate and chamotte:
• approximately 50kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = approximately 1m³
• Coverage: approximately 20m² with a 5 cm layer
How much stone do I need to fill a gabion?
Density of approximately 1,650kg per 1m³.
The calculation is very easy to understand with an example: if you have a gabion of 100x50x30 cm, you must do the following calculations:
1x0.5x0.3 = 0.15m³
0.15x1,650 = 247.50kg of stone.
*It is always a good idea to calculate an extra 5%, since when gabions are filled they expand a little and a little more stone always fits than in the theoretical calculations.
Clarifications
ATTENTION!
The grain sizes of GRAVELS AND pebbles are sieve sizes
The actual sizes may vary slightly, since when talking about, for example, 60-80mm stone, it means that the stones pass through an 80x80mm square mesh and do not pass through a 60x60mm one.
Through that 80x80 mesh, a stone 100mm long and 65mm wide can pass, so there may be a percentage of stones larger than 80 and smaller than 60mm.
Breakage of pebbles
On the other hand, in pebbles larger than 60mm, there is a percentage of up to 10% of stones that can break during sorting, washing, loading and unloading; to this day we do not have machinery that prevents such breakages.
In the photos you can see, only real products are shown; broken pieces have not been removed.
Dust and sand in the products
This product is not washed, so it contains dust, sand and even traces of other products due to processing and transport. This is not a problem when using it; the stone will wash itself over time or you can pour water on it before using it.
Expanded Perlite
Perlite is a volcanic mineral that, after a thermal expansion process, forms small airy white spheres.
This unique structure, combined with its inert chemical nature and nearly neutral pH, makes it an invaluable resource not only for agriculture and gardening but also for various industries.
Perlite maintains its structure unchanged over time.
Main Uses:
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Agriculture: Perlite can be mixed with all kinds of organic substrates to improve soil aeration, promoting root development and preventing compaction. It allows for a gradual release of water, preventing water stress in plants.
- Hydroponics: One of the most important materials, and therefore the most used in soil-less cultivation, various studies have shown that with perlite, outstanding crops are achieved. It has a pH in water of between 7 and 10, making it an excellent substrate for hydroponic crops. The ideal granulation for this modality is 1-5 mm.
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Gardening: It is used in substrate mixtures for pots, vertical gardens, and container gardening. Essential for plants that require efficient drainage.
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Construction: Due to its insulating capacity, it is used in the manufacture of mortars, plasters, and lightweight concretes.
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Filtration: As a filtering medium in food and beverage industries.
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High-temperature industries: Its thermal resistance makes it suitable for use as insulation in furnaces and foundries.
Available Sizes and Packaging:
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Granulation 0-1.5 mm.:
- Bag of 125 liters (26 bags per pallet).
- Bag of 900 liters (3 big bags per pallet).
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Granulation 1-3 mm.:
- Bag of 80 liters (36 bags per pallet).
- Bag of 900 liters (3 big bags per pallet).
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Granulation 3-5 mm.:
- Bag of 80 liters.
- Bag of 900 liters.
Dimensions and Weight of Pallets:
- Bags: 1.35 m x 0.87 m x 2.45 m high.
- Big bags: 1.00 m x 1.00 m x 2.45 m high.
- Approximate weight of the pallet: Varies according to the material but does not exceed 500 kgs.
- A trailer has a capacity for 24/26 pallets of 39/3 bags each.