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What Makes a Good Quality Rock Salt? Here's What to Look For

What Makes a Good Quality Rock Salt? Here's What to Look For

1st December 2025

When it comes to keeping paths, driveways, and public spaces safe in winter, choosing the best quality rock salt means better performance, longer-lasting coverage, and fewer refills.

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Transform Your Outdoor Space with Self-Binding Gravel

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Self-Binding Gravel

24th November 2025

Whether you’re upgrading a driveway, shaping a garden path or designing a practical outdoor space, self-binding gravel offers a cost-effective, sustainable and attractive finish that’s easy to install and long-lasting.

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Why Natural Stone Walling Is the Sustainable Choice

Why Natural Stone Walling Is the Sustainable Choice

21st November 2025

When choosing materials for walling projects, natural stone offers more than just timeless good looks. At Stone & Surfaces Direct, we believe that natural stone walling represents a conscious, long-term decision.

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Why You Shouldn't Wait for Snow to Buy Rock Salt

Why You Shouldn't Wait for Snow to Buy Rock Salt

19th November 2025

In this guide, we explain exactly why you should buy rock salt early, the benefits of pre-salting, and how planning ahead gives you peace of mind when the frost arrives.

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Rock Salt Delivery: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Rock Salt Delivery: What to Expect and How to Prepare

12th November 2025

If you're planning to order de-icing salt online this winter, it's important to know what happens after you click ‘buy’.

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The Benefits of Buying De-Icing Salt in Bulk

The Benefits of Buying De-Icing Salt in Bulk

5th November 2025

For councils, schools, retail parks, and industrial sites, running out of de-icing salt mid-season isn’t an option. That’s why many large-scale buyers are turning to bulk rock salt as their go-to winter solution.

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Product Spotlight: Heritage Portland Stone Bricks

Product Spotlight: Heritage Portland Stone Bricks

3rd November 2025

From garden boundary walls to architectural façades, these bricks represent a meaningful upgrade in both aesthetics and longevity.

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South Lakeland Blue Slate Walling: Natural Stone with Lasting Impact

South Lakeland Blue Slate Walling: Natural Stone with Lasting Impact

24th October 2025

If you're seeking a natural stone walling solution that pairs traditional British craftsmanship with modern versatility, South Lakeland Blue Slate Walling from Stone & Surfaces Direct is a refined and reliable choice.

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The Science of De-Icing Salt: How It Stops Ice Forming

The Science of De-Icing Salt: How It Stops Ice Forming

23rd September 2025

Understanding how salt works will help you use it more effectively, whether you’re covering a car park with brown rock salt or keeping a front entrance clear with white de-icing salt.

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The Science Behind Acoustic Panels: How They Work and Why You Need Them

The Science Behind Acoustic Panels: How They Work and Why You Need Them

3rd March 2025

Integrating Ulterior’s premium acoustic wall panels into your space is a game-changer. Here's why.

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