Yorkshire Grit acts like ‘liquid sandpaper’, reducing the scratches left by the initial dry sanding * and eliminating the increasingly fine dust produced by traditional sanding at higher grits. On most woods sanding up to 240 grit is sufficient to start with the paste. The decision to grit is made based on the weather forecast data received from the National Weather Centre and the road surface temperature as measured at several local weather stations. Who grits the M6, M61? Westland Potting Grit can be used to provide extra drainage in compost for plants such as cacti and other plants that require well drained roots. Add approximately one handful of grit (40-50g) to each litre of compost and mix well. Supplies of salt are not provided to members of the public or local businesses who will need to make their own provision for salting on their own premises. Supplies of salt, salt storage facilities etc. that will help the public through the winter weather periods are readily available at local DIY, general hardware stores as well as a list of alternative suppliers listed on the internet. Can I take grit from a grit bin near me?

The decision on whether to send out the gritters is taken by experienced staff (who are guided by) the most accurate information available on local weather conditions, as well as data from roadside monitoring equipment around the borough. Transform the look of your garden with our variety of garden pebbles and cobblestones. Adding decorative contrast around your water feature, pond and plants, our pebbles and stones come in a choice of colours to suit your style.Product is sold as one Bulk Bag which is approximately 900L when filled. Product may settle or compress during filling and transport. The council's current policy is to grit the roads when temperatures are due to fall to zero-degree celsius or below

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

Westland Potting Grit provides an ideal base for plants to root into and gives a natural look to ponds and aquariums. During transport, the Potting Grit will have created a small amount of dust, remove this by washing in a clean bowl with several changes of water. Line the base of the pond or aquarium with a layer of grit 2-3cm deep. Yorkshire grit is an abrasive paste formulated to give a fine keyed surface to your turnings, prior to applying your finish of choice. The council's highways team monitor the weather throughout the winter to ensure the roads are gritted whenever a freeze is forecast. During storage, organic materials may develop a white mould, this is completely natural and harmless and will soon disappear when agitated.

When it is forecast that snow will be above 40mm, or that rain will be followed by ice for more than 24 hours on the Priority One Network Carriageways, the Council’s Severe Weather Deployment Plan will be deployed. Dedicated teams whose services have been temporarily suspended because of the bad weather will be deployed across the ten townships of the borough to clear the snow and ice from prioritised footways, such as outside clinics, doctors and day centres. The grinding powders used are designed to break down to a finer mesh as they are used, while still maintaining a cutting edge, so as the friction reduces the mesh size of the grit it is effectively forming a finer abrasive. In comparison tests, we believe the finish is at least equivalent to 1000 grit.Highways England are responsible for treating the motorways. See their gritting information online (external link). Can I buy grit from the Council to grit my own private property? When carrying out gritting operations, it is not possible to treat every road in our 1,071km borough; therefore we have to prioritise the strategic road network and the local bus routes and roads which provide access to hospitals, ambulance and fire stations and Industrial estate roads. Are footpaths gritted? Product can be applied safely in gardens with animals and children. Some animals may be attracted to manures – manure can be dug in to reduce the attraction although it will not be harmful to them. As with all gardening activities, please wear gloves and wash hands when finished and before eating or drinking any thing.