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Sand - Mulch Mound
Sand - Mulch Mound

About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
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Bill Doege
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One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and typical install depth for this material runs 1 to 2 inches depending on the job. For mortar mixing you will use far less per square foot of coverage since it is blended with cement, so size your order around the actual mix ratio rather than a coverage chart. Paver joint work and pool base leveling both fall closer to the thin end of that depth range.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Alexandria Sand Delivery

Alexandria Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Bill Doege
Bill Doege
Google Review

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and typical install depth for this material runs 1 to 2 inches depending on the job. For mortar mixing you will use far less per square foot of coverage since it is blended with cement, so size your order around the actual mix ratio rather than a coverage chart. Paver joint work and pool base leveling both fall closer to the thin end of that depth range.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Alexandria Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Mason sand pairs naturally with paver base stone and paver sealant on patio jobs, and with cement and lime for anyone mixing mortar on site. If you're setting an above ground pool, a compactible base material underneath the sand layer helps keep the whole setup level through the season. Chip stone is worth asking about too, since it's increasingly used as paver bedding in place of sand.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand's fine, uniform grain is what makes mortar workable, but that same fineness means it holds water differently than coarser concrete sand. In Alexandria's humid stretches, especially summer, bagged or piled sand can clump if it sits uncovered after rain. Tarp your pile between work sessions, particularly if you're mixing mortar over several days, so you're not fighting excess moisture in your mix ratio when you go back to work.

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A common mistake on pool base jobs is skipping compaction under the sand layer. Silt loam soils here can settle unevenly once weight is added, so tamp the base beneath your sand before leveling, then screed the sand itself flat. Skipping this step is the most frequent reason above ground pools end up lopsided by midsummer after a few heavy rains soften the ground underneath.

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If you're doing paver work, ask yourself whether you actually need mason sand for the joints or whether chip stone makes more sense. Chip stone has been replacing sand in paver joints because it does not pump out from underneath the pavers over time, which matters more on the loose silt loam common around Alexandria. Save mason sand for mortar mixing and pool bases where its fine texture is actually the advantage.

Working With Sand in Alexandria

Alexandria sits on silt loam, which drains slowly and turns soft after the region's heavy spring rain. Mason sand does not fix drainage in the yard, but it gives you a stable, controlled base for hardscape work where you cannot rely on the native soil alone. Around town it shows up most in mortar mixes for brick and block work, in paver joints along patios near the Riverfront, and as a leveling layer under above ground pools. With a mild 8b winter and frost not settling in until mid November, there is a long working season to get sand projects done before the ground firms up.

Masonry vs Fill Sand

Masonry sand is washed and finely screened, the right choice for mortar work, paver joints, and sandboxes. Fill sand is coarser and less processed, better suited to leveling, bedding pipe, and filling low spots.

Bedding and Leveling

For pavers, screed a 1 inch sand bed over a compacted base rather than using sand to fix deep grade problems. A thin, even bed locks pavers in place. A thick one shifts underfoot.

Working With Moisture

Slightly damp sand spreads, screeds, and compacts far more easily than bone dry sand, which just flows back into your screed lines. Lightly wetting the pile before you work it saves real effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this the same as mason sand I'd buy in bags at the hardware store?

Yes, it's washed and finely screened mason sand, the same type used for mortar mixing and paver joints, just delivered in bulk by the cubic yard instead of in 50 pound bags. Buying bulk makes sense once a project needs more than a handful of bags, since it saves multiple hardware store trips.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio in Alexandria?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and paver joints typically only need a thin layer swept into the gaps rather than a full inch across the whole surface. Measure your patio square footage and figure a shallow depth, most paver joint jobs use well under a full cubic yard per 300 square feet.

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When is the best time of year to do sand and paver work here?

Spring through fall is the main hardscape season here, with the mild 8b climate giving you a long window before first frost typically arrives in mid November. Avoid working sand and mortar right after heavy spring rains, since Alexandria's silt loam soil stays soft and slow to drain underneath your work area.

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Where will the sand be dropped and do I need to be home?

The load is placed at a flat, accessible spot you designate, usually a driveway or the curb area closest to your project. You don't need to be present, but someone should confirm access ahead of the scheduled delivery date so the truck isn't blocked by gates, parked cars, or soft ground.

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Should I use mason sand or chip stone for my paver patio?

Mason sand has traditionally filled paver joints, but chip stone is increasingly used instead because it doesn't pump out from under pavers the way sand can over time. If your project is pavers, ask about chip stone. If you're mixing mortar or setting a pool base, mason sand is still the right material for that fine, workable texture.

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