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Sand is a naturally occurring material, produced by Mother Nature, that has many indispensable purposes for the landscaping and construction industries. The most typical locations where sand is collected from are river banks and sand embankments such as beaches. There are numerous types of sand and sand colours which are explicitly used for diverse applications. Some of the varieties are as follows:
Concrete Sand
-Is course sand containing some minor aggregate. It is most commonly used in cement mixtures for concrete and as a joint filling substance for paving stones. Alternate uses include soil aeration and sidewalk spread for traction in the winter
Fill Sand
-Is unwashed, unprocessed sand which often contains some clay content. It is frequently used as packing sand underneath foundations, concrete and around underground services such as pipes, conduit, etc.
Garden Sand
-Is coarse sand comprised of some smaller pieces. It is regularly used for aerating soils. Additionally, it can be utilized in cement mixes for concrete and spreading over sidewalks for traction in the winter.
Play or Masonry Sand
-Is a very fine, screened sand that is typically tan in colour. This type of sand is commonly used as a base sand for paving stones, sidewalk blocks and retaining walls. It is alternately used in stucco and cement applications.
