Benefits Of Choosing Recycled Aggregates For Your Building Project

William Thompson & Son • 27 October 2022

Building projects are hardly associated with environmental wellness, with varied processes on-site which are deemed harmful to the planet. As stakeholders are nudged towards implementing sustainable practices within their daily operations, there are plenty of alternative methods to consider and worthwhile partners to work with. As your local providers of recycled building aggregate, let WM Thompson & Son Ltd take you through the benefits of this fantastic alternative, listing the worthwhile attributes and varied uses of crushed concrete, aggregate gravel and more.


What Are Recycled Aggregates?

Though recycled aggregates find use in all manner of sectors and areas, the construction field is especially prominent. Through residential and commercial construction, to usage in the formation of roads and large structures, recycled concrete is ideal for a huge array of purposes. Aggregates can be seamlessly reprocessed and recycled multiple times, with plenty of advantages for anyone who decides to go down this path.

 

Among the high-quality aggregates supplied by us are crushed concrete, hardcore, aggregate gravel, asphalt products and reclaimed stone. Enquire with a required amount, and we can be of assistance.


Save Money

Acquiring aggregates which have been recycled from previous jobs will provide the financial benefit of reduced prices, while the standard of the products you’re receiving will remain at a high level. As well as initially being lower in cost, these recycled materials are available locally in Glasgow, Dumbarton and Lanarkshire, reducing the costs of aggregate transport. The cost of quarried aggregates is steadily increasing across the board, so the recycled alternative may be a wise choice in 2022.


Help The Environment

Using building aggregate reduces the amount of virgin aggregate created, meaning less use of natural resources. Pressure also remains on construction sites to divert waste away from landfills to meet UK and sustainability targets, so opting for recycled materials will ease this burden too. Common traditional processes will consume resources and require mechanical processes which produce harmful pollutants as a by-product. Prevent this by sourcing your components from us.


Versatile Quality

Recycled concrete can be used for various different functions, suitable for use within construction projects, landscaping, home improvement applications and much more, leftover product can be repurposed or used within a separate project altogether. The adaptability and range of materials at your disposal make recycled aggregates suitable for many different projects and uses, commercially and domestically.


A genuine turning-point is upon us. We are at a stage where recycling, reusing, repurposing and avoiding unnecessary waste is extremely important. The wellbeing of the planet itself is dependent on the responsible manner in which we continue to progress, and with harmful processes avoided, WM Thompson & Son Ltd are the environmentally considerate waste disposal experts to consider. Looking to learn more? Contact us at your convenience

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