Premium Gravel 8–11 mm
Premium gravel 8–11 mm is the mid-grade Edelsplitt that combines decorative appeal with enough body to function as a true walkable surface. Crushed from selected marble and quartzite rock, washed to a clean bright finish, and screened into a tight 8–11 mm grain window, this material is what experienced landscape designers across Berlin and Brandenburg reach for when a project calls for both visual impact and practical underfoot performance.
Features and benefits
The technical strength of premium gravel 8–11 mm is its uniform grading combined with frost-resistance and color stability. The narrow 8–11 mm window means the material spreads evenly, lies flat, and does not segregate during placement. Marble and quartzite hold their bright color under UV exposure for years, and the washed condition prevents the dust release that stains plants and paving.
Areas of application
Use premium gravel 8–11 mm for decorative garden paths, courtyard accents, urn grave coverings, rock garden surfaces, and border zones around terraces and water features. The grain size is large enough to handle light foot traffic in private gardens, and visually substantial enough to read as a designed surface rather than just a fill material.
Expert tip on processing
Always lay this premium gravel on a stabilised weed barrier with 4–6 cm of finished depth. For paths used regularly, edge the material with steel or stone edging to keep it contained. Combine with crushed sand 0–2 mm as a fine bedding layer where the decorative gravel meets paving stones for a clean transition.
Technical data
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Material: Natural marble/quartzite, broken and angular
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Grain size: 8–11 mm
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Color: Bright white to light grey, multi-tone
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Density: approx. 1,670 kg per m³
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Note: Natural product – slight variations in color and shape are inherent.
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