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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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
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Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical paver joint job or small pool base needs less than a full yard, while mortar mixing for a larger stone project can run through more depending on how much you're pouring. Since install depth usually runs 1 to 2 inches, halve that coverage number if you're going for the thicker end. Sand is sold and delivered by the cubic yard here, so figure your square footage first and work backward from there.

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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Allentown Sand Delivery

Allentown Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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The best local sand, without the guesswork.

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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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
Google Review

Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical paver joint job or small pool base needs less than a full yard, while mortar mixing for a larger stone project can run through more depending on how much you're pouring. Since install depth usually runs 1 to 2 inches, halve that coverage number if you're going for the thicker end. Sand is sold and delivered by the cubic yard here, so figure your square footage first and work backward from there.

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 Allentown Folks

4.7
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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Julie Nekich
Julie Nekich

Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...

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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

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Sand pairs naturally with crushed stone or paver base material for anyone building a patio or walkway from scratch, since the stone handles structure while the sand fills and levels. For mortar work, it's often ordered alongside masonry cement rather than other landscape materials. If you're doing paver joints and want something that won't wash out or pump the way sand can, ask about chip stone as an alternative for that layer specifically.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand for mortar work should feel almost silky between your fingers, with no grit or shell fragments, which is what separates it from concrete sand. If you're mixing mortar for brick or stone work around older Allentown homes, test a small batch first since humidity and temperature affect how much water the mix needs. Too much moisture in the sand pile itself, especially after a spring rain, means less water in your mix than you'd expect.

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A common mistake on paver jobs is using this sand as the final joint fill and then wondering why it washes out after a hard rain or gets pumped up by freeze thaw over an Allentown winter. It's a fine choice for pool bases and mortar, but for paver joints exposed to weather, many installers have shifted to angular chip stone that locks in place and doesn't migrate the way rounded sand grains do.

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Buying by the cubic yard instead of bagged sand from a hardware store cuts down on both cost per unit and the number of trips you make hauling bags. For a mortar heavy job, order slightly more than your calculated need, since leftover sand keeps indefinitely in a dry spot and having extra on hand means you're not stopping mid pour to reorder.

Working With Sand in Allentown

Allentown sits on silt loam that holds water and turns soft after the spring thaw, which is exactly why sand matters here for drainage layers under patios and walkways. With the last frost typically around April 25, most masonry and hardscape work doesn't really get moving until early May, and mason sand becomes the go to for mortar mixes on brick and stone projects through the Queen City's older neighborhoods. It is also the standard choice for pool base installs before the summer season, and for filling paver joints on new construction that has to survive freeze thaw cycles once winter sets in after mid October.

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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What's the difference between this and regular sand from a hardware store?

This is washed and screened specifically for uniform grain size, which is what makes mortar workable and gives pool bases a smooth, even surface. Bagged sand from a hardware store is often coarser or less consistent, which can throw off a mortar mix or leave lumps in a pool base. Bulk delivery also means one consistent batch instead of mixing bags from different lots.

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

For joint fill alone, one cubic yard covers roughly 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most patio joints only need a fraction of that depth of actual material once swept into the gaps. A typical 200 to 300 square foot patio usually needs well under a full yard just for joints, though a full sand setting bed underneath would require more.

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When is the best time to install sand for a mortar or paver project here?

Most hardscape and masonry work in Allentown runs from after the last frost around April 25 through fall before the first frost hits mid October. Working outside that window means colder sand and slower mortar cure times, so spring through early fall is when most local installers get the bulk of this work done.

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Can the delivery truck access a tight driveway or backyard?

Delivery trucks need a reasonably clear, flat area to drop the load, typically a driveway or curb space, and can't maneuver into fully enclosed backyards. If your access is tight, plan for the load to be dropped at the closest open point and moved by wheelbarrow from there. Delivery scheduling happens at checkout, where you can note any access concerns.

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Should I use this sand or chip stone for my paver joints?

Mason sand is the traditional choice and works fine for many jobs, but it can wash out or pump up over time, especially through freeze thaw cycles typical of an Allentown winter. Chip stone has become the more common choice for paver joints because it locks together and resists that movement. For mortar mixing or pool bases, though, this sand is still the right material.

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