Urban shopping areas and precincts. Routes to schools, health centres, hospitals, clinics etc. Main routes to residential areas. We have a priority system, to make sure that we treat those areas in greatest need first, as follows: Roads Priority Thoroughly stir before use and ensure application temperature is above +5 degree C and that the surface to be treated is free from dust, release agents and any contaminants that may hinder adhesion.

Do not use on new cement when cement has not fully cured. Do not use when the temperature is below 5 degree C. These routes will be treated once snow/ice has been cleared on Priority 1 Routes. Normally we do not pre grit footpaths. Though you can get sand for free from the beach or other places, that doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t have to give a penny in another way. You have to remember that the total cost of the tumbling includes electricity. During periods of snow and ice, footpaths will be gritted and cleared during normal working hours. Normally we do not pre grit footpaths. generally, grit bins will not be provided to service a road where it is already a primary gritting routeAdditionally, you would need around twice the amount of sand as a substitute grit, than if you would use silicon carbide grit. If you wish to test a material’s hardness level, simply place it on a glass plate, add a bit of water, then place another piece of glass over and grind the two pieces of glass together. If the material scratches the glass, then it means it has a hardness level of at least 5. Using sand with water, or even just water will do some degree of rounding. However, it is a far cry from what you would achieve from a 60/90 silicon carbide. Simply apply 1 coat using a brush or roller ensuring an even coat and allow to dry 6 hours minimum.

However, an exception might be in the case of tumbling very soft materials such as obsidian, marble, fluorite, and calcite. If you find the right type of sand with the proper particle size it might work. Some people use sand to place a frosted finish on tumbled glass or use it as a pre-grit. Gritting and/or snow ploughing 24 hours a day on all days. Pre grit if required. Planned treatment or reacting to weather conditions. Gritting and/or snow ploughing during normal working hours - 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1pm Friday. Pre grit if required.Do not dilute render pre grit and bond-it recommend a patch test be carried out on a small inconspicuous area to test compatibility prior to full application. these bins are provided for use on the adopted network only and are not for use on private roads or driveways. Any abuse of this condition can lead to them being removed Other classified routes and connecting routes between town centres, and accesses to residential areas. So how can sand be a better alternative grit than silicon carbide? Well, you can make sea glass with sand. Sea glass is often found at the beach as it results from broken glass that was tumbled in the waves of the ocean. Simply apply one coat of the grit paint using a brush or roller and leave to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before plastering.

Normal working hours - 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1pm Friday. Treatment following snow and ice. In most cases, using sand as a substitute would require at least two times more tumbling than when using silicon carbide grit. This inevitably leads to more wear and tear on your machine and ultimately lower quality results. Tumbler Grit bins are provided for use by local residents at a limited number of locations where there are particular problems with snow and ice - such as steps, steep roads and paths, etc. Please note that:

It’s not a good idea to use silicon carbide grit and sand together. However, you can use them separately. If you wish to save on your grit, you can use sand only as a pre-grit, after which you can switch to a 60/90.

If you want to produce an abraded surface similar to natural sea glass, simply put broken glass in your tumbler and then add sand.Bond-It Exterior Render Pregrit External bonding agent, a one part pre grit gripcoat paint coating. Protect adjacent surfaces from splashes and remove any EXTERIOR PREGRIT before drying using warm soapy water as later it will not come off.