Weedcheck Ultra Membrane 14.0 x 1.0m Roll
£54.60
£47.40*
These practical and beautiful Blue Slate Chippings are from Kirkby in Furness quarry in Cumbria's southern Lake District. The stone has a mid to dark blue appearance when wet and a pale blue/grey appearance when dry with some occasional natural brown flecks of colour.
The slate emanates from the Silurian period and is over 450 million years old. This British slate is renowned for its strength, durability and colour fastness.
Additional key features of 10mm South Lakeland Blue Slate Chippings are:
- The smaller size of these slate chippings means it is excellent for planting beds and pots as they will dress neatly around smaller planting and shrubs and create a decorative surface to set off the contrast of plant foliage.
- Slate chippings offer lower maintenance, which saves you time compared to other garden landscaping products as they are ideal for weed prevention and the slate helps to maintain the moisture in your soil during long hot summer spells.
- The geological composition of Lake District slate chippings means they are unlikely to change the PH levels of ponds or soil and are therefore suitable for planting borders and alpine and rockery gardens.
- This slate is also a great choice for ponds and water features and is fish friendly (wash before use).
- This slate has a lower carbon footprint than most other decorative aggregates sold as we deliver direct from the quarry.
PLEASE NOTE: Bulk bags of 10mm South Lakeland Blue Slate Chippings are 900kg from Stone & Surfaces Direct, (many other suppliers offer 700-800kg under the term bulk bag). With Stone & Surfaces Direct, you get 7.5 - 15% more slate chippings.
The attached information includes a quality certificate which will show the consistency of the aggregates size grading. Many aggregate suppliers do not provide this or carryout these controls which means the aggregate can have significant proportions of very small pieces to dust. In addition the material performance report provides the geological composition of the aggregate, and its physical and chemical properties.
Burlington Aggregates
Based at Barrow In Furness, Cumbria, Burlington Aggregates are experts in the extraction and processing of natural slate, limestone and sand aggregates from five Lake District quarries.
Kirkby Quarry
The South Lakes blue grey slate is a secondary aggregate processed from the extracted rock that cannot be used to make Kirkby blue roof slate that is found on the traditional slate roofs seen across the north of England and Scotland.
Location
The quarry is situated on Kirkby Moor, overlooking the Dudon Estuary, near Kirkby in Furness, and it has operated as a quarry for roofing slate for over 400 years. The Kirkby blue/ grey roofing slate was often known in the 19th Century as the “Lancashire Slate”, as it was within the old county boundaries of Lancashire and was prominent in the forming of the railway network during the industrial revolution. With the demise of the indigenous quarries of Scotland, Kirkby slate became the go-to material for the traditional random slate roofs of cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as the northern “powerhouses” of Manchester and Leeds. The Kirkby slate is sedimentary in nature and was formed during the Silurian period some 300-350 million years ago. It is a dense and durable material that is ideal for use as a decorative aggregate in drives, pathways and gardens.
Kerbside Delivery
All orders for tiles, aggregates and paving are packed onto a pallet, and or normally in a wooden crate, wire frame case, or bag. By placing the order and accepting our delivery conditions, you are confirming that the delivery information you provide meets our third-party haulier conditions.
For further details, please visit our delivery page. If you have any doubts, please contact us for further details.
Cancellations, Returns & Support:
At Stone & Surfaces Direct, we take pride in delivering high-quality products and a service you can trust. We understand that sometimes things don’t go as planned — whether it’s a change of mind, a delivery issue, or a product fault — and we’re here to help. Below you’ll find clear information about our policies on cancellations, returns, refunds, and how we handle damaged or faulty goods. We aim to make the process as straightforward as possible, while ensuring fairness and transparency for all our customers.
If you have any questions at any stage, please contact our customer support team.
Order Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your order, but you must notify us within 12 hours of order placement via phone or email as orders are typically sent out next working day.
Once cancellation is confirmed, a full refund will be issued within 14 days. If your order has already been despatched or delivered, our standard returns policy will apply.
⚠️ Orders cannot be halted once despatched, as they travel through the courier’s network to a local depot closest to you days before your designated delivery date.
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Bespoke or custom orders are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled once confirmed.
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We recommend retaining any surplus material, as natural stone and slate may vary in tone and texture, and exact matches are not guaranteed on reorders.
Returns & Refunds Policy:
You may return goods in their original, undamaged condition for a refund of the purchase price, minus return shipping and any applicable delivery surcharge based on your postcode.
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The standard return shipping fee is £60 per pallet, with additional charges possible for remote or high-cost areas.
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Returns must be requested within 7 days of receiving your order.
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Products must be securely repalletised and protected to prevent damage during transit.
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Goods must be in resaleable condition — unused, undamaged, and properly packaged.
Refunds will be processed within 14 days of us receiving and inspecting the returned items.
Important Notes:
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For non-aggregate orders (e.g. paving, tiles, bespoke stone), a restocking fee may apply. This covers the cost of handling, inspection, and reintegration into stock.
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Returns that do not meet our return conditions may be rejected or subject to deductions from the refund.
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We are under no obligation to accept returns submitted outside the 7-day return window.
Damaged/Faulty Goods:
If your goods arrive damaged or faulty, please contact us immediately, providing:
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A clear description of the issue
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Photographic evidence of the damage or defect
Once we’ve reviewed your claim, we will:
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Arrange collection if necessary.
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Investigate the issue promptly.
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Work with you to resolve the matter as efficiently as possible.
For approved returns:
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Goods must be repackaged in their original packaging, including any accessories.
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Items should be securely repalletised and made accessible at the original delivery point for our third-party haulier to collect.
📦 If original packaging is no longer available, ensure the goods are well protected to avoid further damage during transit.
✅ If there is a genuine quality issue, we will do everything we can to find a suitable solution, including offering a replacement where possible.
For non-aggregate orders (e.g. paving, tiles, bespoke stone), please note we do recommend that a minimum of 5% is allowed within your order for potential breakages that may occur within the delivery process. While in most circumstances these can be used for custom cuts and applications, we will, within this criteria, provide replacements free-of-charge where appropriate to enable customers to complete their projects.
Refunds or replacements will be processed within 14 days of receiving and inspecting the returned items. Please note that we may apply a deduction if goods have been handled in a way that would not be permitted in a retail setting.
For any queries or to initiate a cancellation, return, or claim for damaged goods, please contact our customer service team using the details provided in your order confirmation or visit our Contact Us page.
