Slate Chippings
Delabole Slate Chippings offer a versatile and sustainable solution for enhancing outdoor spaces. Sourced from the historic Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall, these chippings combine the quarry's iconic blue-grey hues with exceptional durability, making them ideal for pathways, driveways, borders, and decorative landscaping.
Created as a byproduct of premium slate production, Delabole Slate Chippings are a testament to sustainability and quality. Available in a range of sizes, from fine granules to larger pieces, they provide excellent drainage and aesthetic appeal for a variety of applications.
Features and benefits
- Authentic Natural Material: Quarried from the renowned Delabole Slate Quarry, ensuring quality and provenance.
- Distinctive Appearance: Rich blue-grey color with natural texture, enhancing any outdoor design.
- Durable and Practical: Resistant to weathering and erosion, perfect for long-lasting use in high-traffic areas.
- Sustainable Choice: Produced as part of the quarrying process, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep while retaining its natural beauty.
Technical and safety
- Material Composition: High-quality slate, providing excellent strength and resilience.
- Size Options:
- Small (approx. 5mm – 15mm) for decorative and mulching
- Atandard (approx. 15mm–50 mm) for driveways and decorative use, drainage and landscaping
- Weight and Coverage: Available in bulk bags or loose loads; coverage depends on application thickness. Guide 20m2 per tonne when approx. 25mm deep.
- Installation: Easy to spread; suitable for both professional and DIY projects.
- Safety: Non-combustible, frost-resistant, and safe for use in all weather conditions.