Charing sand??

[Turbo trowel]

Was hoping for some information or old hands knowledge on Charing sand? What makes it unique and is it anyway similar to building sand? As I’ve had a discussion with some one who has stated to me that it’s just building sand from a certain seam in the country? Would appreciate some real Information, I’ve done my own homework but would also like to hear some other opinions?? Thanks

 

[raggles]

Never heard of it personally but the similarity to building sand would, i suppose, depend on it's clay and silt content.

 

[Dropsalot]

Comes from Charing in Kent.....pit owned by lafarge, but I think it’s played out now.
Good sand for everything, holds water and plasticiser well.

 

[Danny]

Never heard of it

 

[Turbo trowel]

Never heard of it

Do your home work then

 

[Turbo trowel]

Comes from Charing in Kent.....pit owned by lafarge, but I think it’s played out now.
Good sand for everything, holds water and plasticiser well.

Ok cheers mate.

 

[Turbo trowel]

Comes from Charing in Kent.....pit owned by lafarge, but I think it’s played out now.
Good sand for everything, holds water and plasticiser well.

A bit more reading they still have active quarries in Aylesford and Maidstone for the same sand seam, but the one In Charing has ceased production so you where right there.

 

[Olican]

@Rigsby may know

 

[Rigsby]

Never heard of it. But it will be sold locally not this far up North.

 

[Dropsalot]

Never heard of it. But it will be sold locally not this far up North.

Sometimes it was written in the spec’. Lafarge used to carry it wherever, for a cost.