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Industrial Chalk

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1mm Down

Calcium Carbonate

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High Quality Calcium Carbonate for Construction, Heritage & Conservation, Industrial and Lead Roofing Applications

Needham Chalks Ltd supplies high quality 1mm Down Calcium Carbonate for a wide range of construction, industrial and specialist roofing applications.

 

Produced to a consistent grading, our calcium carbonate is suitable for use in construction products, manufacturing processes, heritage & conservation and traditional lead roofing projects. Available in bulk loads, 1 tonne bags and 25kg bags, with nationwide delivery throughout the UK.

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Key Benefits

Consistent grading to 1mm down

High quality calcium carbonate

Clean, free-flowing material

Suitable for blending and manufacturing processes

Available in bulk, 1 tonne bags and 25kg bags

Nationwide delivery available

Suitable for specialist lead roofing applications

Applications

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Construction

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Suitable for use in:

  • Mortars

  • Renders

  • Concrete products

  • Building materials

  • Construction manufacturing

  • Specialist construction applications

Heritage & Conservation

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Our 1mm Down Calcium Carbonate is suitable for use in a range of heritage and conservation projects, where traditional materials are required for the repair and maintenance of historic buildings.

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Common applications include:

  • Lime mortars

  • Lime renders

  • Traditional building restoration

  • Conservation projects

  • Historic masonry repairs

  • Heritage construction materials

 

The fine grading and high calcium carbonate content make it suitable for blending into traditional lime-based products used throughout the heritage sector.

Industrial

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Suitable for use in:

  • Mineral blends

  • Industrial fillers

  • Manufacturing processes

  • Product formulation

  • Processing applications

Lead Roofing

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Our 1mm Down Calcium Carbonate is widely used within the lead roofing industry, including:

  • Lead sheet pre-patination slurries

  • Chalk underlays beneath lead sheet roofing

  • Heritage and restoration projects

  • New lead roofing installations

 

The product helps provide a protective interface beneath lead sheet roofing and is suitable for use in accordance with traditional roofing practices.

Product Information

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Product: Calcium Carbonate
Grade: 1mm Down
Maximum Particle Size: 1mm
Colour: White to Off-White
Pack Sizes: Bulk Loads, 1 Tonne Bags, 25kg Bags
Delivery: Nationwide UK Coverage

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Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets available on request.

To purchase any of these products, or for more information please contact the office on 01449 720227 or mail@needhamchalks.co.uk

Our Services

- GPS Soil Sampling

- Lime 

- Fertiliser

- Gypsum

- Industrial chalk

- Flint sales

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 5pm

Sat/Sun: Closed

Contact Us

Unit 5, Great Gilbert Farm, Bluegate Lane, Capel St Mary, Suffolk, IP9 2JX

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T: 01449 720227

E: mail@needhamchalks.co.uk

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