SAND
We deliver itSand (Fill Sand, Unwashed)
Fill sand, unwashed, is a naturally occurring granular material primarily composed of fine particles of rock and mineral. Unlike washed sand, unwashed fill sand retains its natural clay, silt, and organic content, which can give it a slightly coarser texture and a less uniform appearance. This material is typically sourced from local quarries or sand pits and is not processed to remove impurities.
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
- Backfilling trenches
- Leveling base
- Pipe bedding
- Construction fill
- Landscaping
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 Sand, Unwashed) | — | — | Backfilling trenches | We deliver it |
| Sand (3/16″ Minus) | 3/16" Minus | — | — | We deliver it |
| Sand (3/8″ Minus, Engineered) | 3/8" Minus | — | — | We deliver it |
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