Leca ( Hydroleca ) - ( Pallet Delivery )

Hydroleca 50 Ltr Pack
[Pallet Delivery]

£176.00

Including delivery*

Price includes VAT and delivery:

Pack size: 12 x 50 ltrs.One bag will cover approximately 1 Sqm at 50mm depth.

Clay size: Approx. 8-12mm

Density:The dry density of lightweight expanded clay aggregates is approximately 350 kg/m3.

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The product is held as a stock item and generally will be delivered within 3-4 days of order.
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Expanded clay granules, generally known as LECA (acronym of lightweight expanded clay aggregate), are granules of fired clay, used in construction and horticulture.

LECA is made by pelletising and firing clay in a rotary kiln at a very high temperature. As it is fired, the organic compounds in the clay burn off forcing the pellets to expand and become honeycombed while the outside surface of each granule melts giving a ceramic shell. The resulting granules are lightweight, porous, and have a high resistance to crushing.

Being a natural product LECA contains no harmful substances, it is inert with neutral pH, The granules are resistant to frost and chemicals, and will not break down in water. They are also non-combustible and have excellent sound and thermal insulation properties.

Applications:

Horticulture
Expanded clay pellets are pH neurtral, and are porous, yet have the ability to store water. The gaps between the pellets provide good aeration for root systems.
By virtue of being lighter than normal aggregates clay granules are easier to transport and handle and hence are frequently used by sports and recreation contractors.

Expanded clay pellets are used as a substrate in hydroculture / hydroponics, and blended with other growing media to improve drainage insulate roots from frost. They can also be spread as a top dressing (mulch) around plants to retain moisture and help prevent weed growth.

Filtration and purification of wastewater and water for fish farms.
Insulation especially under flooring on roofs in particular for "Green Roofing Systems".
Heat proofing in kilns, stoves and ovens.
As a component in lightweight concrete. and as a backfill to structures.

Specify:Lightweight clay granules from Specialist Aggregates or similar approved.

Product Code:7892

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