Black Slate Gravel: The Reference Aggregate for Cutting-Edge Landscaping
The Black Slate Gravel is a French-imported aggregate specifically selected for projects that require a decorative pavement with its own identity. Unlike conventional basalt or granite blacks, this stone stands out for its controlled mineral heterogeneity, providing a rich and natural visual texture that avoids the "flat" effect in large expanses.
It is the preferred choice of architects and landscapers seeking a balance between the sobriety of black and the warmth of natural stone.
Main Features
Exclusive Origin: Selected directly from French quarries under strict granulometry controls.
Multitonal Aesthetic: Its dark base intertwines with mineral inclusions in white and gray tones, creating a subtle contrast that adds depth to the surface.
Professional Resistance: Stone with high mechanical hardness. It withstands wear from traffic and maintains its unaltered color intensity against UV radiation and weather conditions.
Minimal Maintenance: Its nature prevents excessive compaction, facilitating drainage and cleaning.
Recommended Applications
The Black Slate Gravel is extremely versatile, particularly excelling in:
High-Level Xeriscaping: Ideal for sustainable gardens seeking a premium visual impact.
Transition Areas: Perfect for hotels, residential complexes, and corporate spaces.
Design Contrasts: Combines masterfully with elements of technical wood, exposed concrete, and especially with the oxidized character of corten steel.
Technical Specifications
Color: Black with white and gray mineral hues.
Texture: Slabbed / Angular (excellent for stability in pavements).
Format: [Add available granulometries here, e.g., 6-12mm / 12-22mm].
Presentation: Available in bags, Big Bags of 1000 kg, and bulk.
Vetonek Advice: For a flawless finish and to prevent weed growth, we recommend the prior installation of our professional weed control fabric and the use of aggregate fixation resin in passage areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
¿Qué la diferencia de otras gravas negras?
Su heterogeneidad mineral controlada, de importación francesa: una textura visual rica que evita el efecto plano de los negros uniformes.
¿Para quién está pensada?
Para arquitectos y paisajistas que buscan equilibrio entre la sobriedad del negro y la calidez de la piedra natural.
¿Qué medida y formatos tiene?
6-10 mm, en saco de 20 kg, big bag de 1.000 kg y palet de 50 mallas.
¿Cuánta cantidad necesito por metro cuadrado?
Calcula unos 80 kg por m² para una capa de 5 cm: un saco de 20 kg cubre aproximadamente 0,25 m² y un big bag de 1.000 kg, unos 12,5 m². En granulometrías gruesas conviene una capa algo mayor.
¿Qué granulometría tiene?
Se sirve en 6-10 mm, una medida equilibrada: cómoda al pisar y estable en zonas decorativas.
¿En qué formatos se vende?
En Saco 20 kg, Big Bag 1.000 kg, Palet de 50 mallas de 20 kg. El transporte te deja el palet o big bag en la puerta de casa.
¿Hace falta malla antihierbas debajo?
Sí, muy recomendable: una malla o geotextil antihierbas bajo la piedra evita que salgan malas hierbas y facilita el mantenimiento durante años.
