Rock salt, grano, tarmac

Summary: We stock rock salt for de-icing, grano for hard-wearing screeds, and cold lay tarmac for quick, durable repairs. Available in a choice of bag sizes, with local delivery and expert support for both trade and DIY customers.

What is Rock Salt?

Rock salt is an essential winter safety product, used to melt ice and snow on paths, driveways, car parks, and access roads. Available in both brown and white varieties, it works by lowering the freezing point of water, helping to prevent hazardous surfaces. We stock handy bags for smaller areas and bulk bags for larger applications. For best results, apply before frost is due, or spread evenly over icy areas to break down snow and ice quickly.

What is Grano?

Grano, or granite dust, is a fine-grained aggregate made from hard-wearing stone. It’s a popular choice for industrial and commercial floors, screeds, driveways, and certain concrete mixes where a smooth, durable finish is required. Its compactable nature makes it ideal as a base material for block paving and other landscaping work.

What is Tarmac?

Our cold lay tarmac is designed for quick and easy surface repairs. Supplied ready to use, it’s perfect for patching potholes, fixing damaged paths, and repairing driveways without the need for specialist equipment. Once compacted, it creates a strong, weather-resistant surface that blends with existing tarmacadam.

Choosing the Right Product

Selecting the right option depends on your project:

Rock Salt is best for winter safety for paths, roads, and outdoor steps. Grano creates smooth, hard-wearing screeds or as a base for paving. Tarmac is for fast, durable repairs to damaged driveways and paths.

Suppose you’re working on a larger landscaping or construction project. In that case, you can also explore our full aggregates range, including decorative chippings for finishing touches and sand, gravel, MOT and ballast for foundational work.

Practical Application Tips

• Rock Salt – Store in a dry place and apply before freezing conditions for best performance.
• Grano – Ensure the surface is level and compact before laying; mix with cement and water where needed for screeds.
• Tarmac – Apply to a clean, dry area and compact firmly for a strong bond.

Why Buy from Joseph Parr Bradford?

We supply quality-assured products in handy and bulk bag sizes, with fast local delivery to Bradford and the surrounding areas. Our knowledgeable team can provide practical advice on usage, coverage, and storage. You can check our delivery information or sign up for a trade account for faster ordering and trade benefits.

For advice or to place an order, contact us today.