SAND
We deliver itSand (Fill)
Fill sand is a versatile construction aggregate commonly used for leveling, backfilling, and general site preparation. Unlike specialty sands, fill sand is typically unwashed and may contain small particles of clay or silt, making it ideal for applications where compaction and stability are more important than drainage or appearance.
Also called
If a contractor or a spec sheet handed you one of these names, this is the rock they mean.
What people call it
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What people use it for
- Construction backfill
- Playground base
- Landscaping fill
- Erosion control
- Utility trench fill
We deliver sand
Mason Sand
Mason sand is fine, washed sand screened for masonry — clean enough to mix into mortar, uniform enough to level a paver bed.
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Rounded, water-worn sand dug from riverbeds, good for paver bases and landscape fill, not the sharp angular grain you'd want in structural concrete.
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| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand (Fill) | — | — | Construction backfill | We deliver it |
| Sand (3/16″ Minus) | 3/16" Minus | — | — | We deliver it |
| Sand (3/8″ Minus, Engineered) | 3/8" Minus | — | — | We deliver it |
Questions people ask
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