Hi All,

Whilst on the flat garage roof last week I noticed that the gravel was 
getting a bit thin in places - I've looked in Wicks but everything there was 
way too big. The stones are about 5mm and light grey. I really dont need a 
lot, a couple of 25Kgs bag would have done.

Before I go into the builders merchants and walk out with a bucket of steam 
and a bubble for spirit level - does this stuff have a name?

TIA

Lard

LardMan wrote:

> Before I go into the builders merchants and walk out with a bucket of
> steam and a bubble for spirit level - does this stuff have a name?


Probably pea gravel at that size, and colour match is down to your
eyesight but the grey colour may be termed as blue.

http://www.finlaysstone.com.au/landscaping.html
   Might be a pic here (this site is (probably) Australian but should
give names/pictures etc).
If you don't mind feeling put down by the workmen in the builders
merchants you could go armed with the piccie and ask what there version
is called, but I think "5mm pea gravel in a sort of grey colour" will
cover it
-- 
yours S

Nihil curo de ista tua stulta superstitione

LardMan wrote:

> Whilst on the flat garage roof last week I noticed that the gravel was
> getting a bit thin in places - I've looked in Wicks but everything
> there was way too big. The stones are about 5mm and light grey.


Did you actually get down and look at the gravel or did it appear grey
from the top of the garage .  Pea gravel is actualy multicoloured but
from a distance all the colours appear to merge and the overall result
is grey



-- 
yours S

Nihil curo de ista tua stulta superstitione

"LardMan"  wrote in message
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> Hi All,
>
> Whilst on the flat garage roof last week I noticed that the gravel was
> getting a bit thin in places - I've looked in Wicks but everything there
was
> way too big. The stones are about 5mm and light grey. I really dont need a
> lot, a couple of 25Kgs bag would have done.
>
> Before I go into the builders merchants and walk out with a bucket of
steam
> and a bubble for spirit level - does this stuff have a name?
>
> TIA
>
> Lard
>


I`m sure its limestone chipping for flat roofs. Its more to reflect the
light and heat off the roof.

Andy

"Andrew"  wrote in message 
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>
>>
>
> I`m sure its limestone chipping for flat roofs. Its more to reflect the
> light and heat off the roof.
>


That'll be the stuff - Iit does look like limestone and bubbles slightly in 
vinegar.

So 5mm Limestone pea gravel/chippings it is then.

TA

Lard.

"soup"  wrote in message 
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> LardMan wrote:
>> Whilst on the flat garage roof last week I noticed that the gravel was
>> getting a bit thin in places - I've looked in Wicks but everything
>> there was way too big. The stones are about 5mm and light grey.
>
> Did you actually get down and look at the gravel or did it appear grey
> from the top of the garage .  Pea gravel is actualy multicoloured but
> from a distance all the colours appear to merge and the overall result
> is grey


I grabbed a handful while I was up there - worst case I was going to take it 
with me.

Lard

"soup"  wrote in message
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> LardMan wrote:
> > Whilst on the flat garage roof last week I noticed that the gravel was
> > getting a bit thin in places - I've looked in Wicks but everything
> > there was way too big. The stones are about 5mm and light grey.
>
> Did you actually get down and look at the gravel or did it appear grey
> from the top of the garage .  Pea gravel is actualy multicoloured but
> from a distance all the colours appear to merge and the overall result
> is grey
>
>

I would grab a handful of it off the roof and tour round your local
sand/gravel suppliers. Then you can compare it directly. also I would
measure up first and go armed with the amount required, in cu mtrs, they
probably sell it by the tonne, but will be able to convert for you.

Steve

LardMan wrote:

> Whilst on the flat garage roof last week I noticed that the gravel was
> getting a bit thin in places - I've looked in Wicks but everything
> there was way too big. The stones are about 5mm and light grey. I
> really dont need a lot, a couple of 25Kgs bag would have done.
>
> Before I go into the builders merchants and walk out with a bucket of
> steam and a bubble for spirit level - does this stuff have a name?
>

Completely ignore me.  I was under the impresion that while you were on
the roof of the garage that you had looked down at the drive and noticed
it was sparse in spots didn't realise that it was GRAVEL ON THE ROOF
that you were talking about.   Mmm maybe that Australian (?) web site
will give you ideas on what it should be called

-- 
yours S

Nihil curo de ista tua stulta superstitione

Just nip down to any roofing supplier and ask for solar reflecting
chippings. You can buy then by the bag or in bulk.

ken

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> If you don't mind feeling put down by the workmen in the builders
> merchants


In Taunton Travis Perkins, I overhead one of the counter chaps
on the phone, having a bit of trouble making the other understand.
He put his hand over the mouthpiece and called them a
"f**king doughnut", which I thought was brilliant.

Then a bloke walked in and asked "can I look at your
plumbing?" Counter man responded "If you must, but it's
all grey and wrinkled these days so I don't recommend it."

David Pearson
(still giggling in Taunton)

"David Pearson" <spam.lords@go.tickle.yourselves> wrote in message 
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>
> David Pearson
> (still giggling in Taunton)


Whereas I find most builders' merchants' shop assistants (for that is what 
they are) a pain in the ass; particularly their assumption that they know 
better than the person who is actually on site doing the job and has just 
nipped in for something in a hurry. I was in the trade for 25 years, now 
retired and a regular DIYer, and for every knowledgeable, helpful bloke 
behind the counter there are usually three or four more 'fucking doughnuts' 
lurking in the back who don't know a long weight from duckdo.

Just my tuppence worth
Gilbert

"David Pearson" <spam.lords@go.tickle.yourselves> wrote in message 
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> In Taunton Travis Perkins, I overhead one of the counter chaps
> on the phone, having a bit of trouble making the other understand.
> He put his hand over the mouthpiece and called them a
> "f**king doughnut", which I thought was brilliant.


Hmmm... looks like the local f*g doughnut is myself, as it was
not the Taunton branch but another, and I foolishly
addressed this newsgroup while not in a state to do so.

Apologies to any TP staff I may have offended.

-David Pearson