BEDDING MATERIALS SAND
We deliver itSand (Unwashed)
Unwashed sand is a naturally occurring aggregate that retains its fine particles, clay, and silt content after extraction. Unlike washed sand, it is not processed to remove impurities, which gives it a slightly coarser texture and a more natural appearance. This material is typically sourced from riverbeds, quarries, or pits and is left in its raw state.
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
- Concrete mixing
- Bricklaying
- Backfilling
- Landscaping
- Road base
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 (Unwashed) | — | — | Concrete mixing | We deliver it |
| Sand (3/8″ Minus) | 3/8" Minus | — | — | We deliver it |
| Sand (3/8″, Bedding) | 3/8" | — | — | We deliver it |
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