4 Interesting Uses For Natural Quarry Products

Natural quarry products are a sustainable option for a range of applications, and these premium quality sand, stone and gravel alternatives are a suitable choice in many instances. Whether you’re looking for an eco-friendly material for your latest project, or you already have a specific intention in mind for your natural quarry products, this guide will detail 4 of the most interesting and worthwhile uses of material from WM Thompson & Sons Ltd. Read ahead and discover how these resourceful options can be used in everything from glass manufacturing to everyday farming activities and more.

Building And Construction

The building and construction industries of course rely on a set number of materials and processes, with natural quarry products often used in place of brand new resources. Aggregates can provide the foundation for roads and bridges, while simple repurposed sand is a major contributor in everything to do with construction materials. More than 50 billion tons of sand are used in construction globally, annually, and the more of this that can be repurposed within the building industry, the better.

Glass Manufacturing

The glass manufacturing industry relies on aggregates and natural products due to the need for very particular sand resources. Silica sand specifically is one of the most important materials in glassmaking, and though not all sand deposits are of the exact required purity, quarry products can still be used in the process in most instances. The process of manufacturing glass with silica sand is a rather straightforward one that involves mixing the basic ingredients and then melting them, with large volumes often acquired.

Efficient Paving

The paving and drainage trades are heavily dependent on the use of all sorts of aggregates, with vast quantities of rock quarried every year by WM Thompson & Sons Ltd for road-building stone, cement production and surfacing materials. Paving for roads is composed partially of quarry products in some situations, and while they aren’t always filled or built initially with stone or sand, product sourced from quarries can be utilised depending on the primary materials and context.

Courses And Courts

Perhaps the most surprising of all, but sensible when you really consider the needs of a golf course or beach sports court, natural quarry products are utilised within these areas in many instances. Certain aggregates including sand can be used for specialist sports sand for golf bunkers, volleyball courts and polo pitches, with good stability, drainage and consistency all required for leading sports ground surfaces.

At WM Thompson & Sons Ltd, the customer is at the centre of what we do. We’re flexible enough to provide various quantities of aggregates at short notice. We can even work with you to find creative solutions for your construction project. Alongside quarrying, we even provide recycled aggregates, landfill, and concrete, so contact us for specific guidance.