Description
Masonry sand is a fine-grained sand that’s washed, screened, and dried. It’s made by crushing rocks like granite, limestone, gneiss, or trap rock in a quarry.
Description
- Texture: Masonry sand is smooth and clean, with fine, uniformly sized grains.
- Color: Masonry sand is often tan
- Uses: Masonry sand is a versatile material used for many projects, including masonry, landscaping, and more
Uses
- Mortar: Masonry sand is mixed with Portland-Lime, Type N, or Type S Masonry Cement to make mortar
- Concrete: Masonry sand can be used to mix concrete for brick laying
- Foundations: Masonry sand can be used as a foundation for pools, patios, and other hardscape projects
- Sandboxes: Masonry sand can be used in sandboxes and volleyball courts
- Pavers: Masonry sand can be used as a base under pavers and stepping stones
- Landscaping: Masonry sand can be used for erosion prevention, traction on ice and snow, and more
