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Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Hannah
Hannah
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I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a typical Arlington patio project, a half yard to one yard usually handles joint filling and mortar mixing for a mid sized job. Measure your paver area first, then work backward from the depth you actually need rather than guessing high.

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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Arlington Sand Delivery

Arlington 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.
Hannah
Hannah
Google Review

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a typical Arlington patio project, a half yard to one yard usually handles joint filling and mortar mixing for a mid sized job. Measure your paver area first, then work backward from the depth you actually need rather than guessing high.

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 Arlington Folks

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Hannah
Hannah

I needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

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Nicole Sheehe

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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Most Arlington jobs pairing mason sand also need paver base gravel or crushed stone underneath, since sand alone will not carry load on this area's clay subgrade. If you are mixing mortar for brick repair on one of the older homes near the cemetery corridor, you will also want to check your aggregate ratio before ordering. Some crews are switching to clean chip stone for paver bedding instead of sand, worth asking about if pumping joints has been an issue.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand for mortar mixing needs to stay dry until you are ready to use it, and Arlington's humid summers plus fall rain can cause clumping fast if it sits uncovered. Cover the pile with a tarp overnight even if the forecast looks clear. Clumped sand throws off your mortar ratio and weakens the bond, which matters more on the older brick homes common in this area where repointing needs to match existing mortar strength.

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A common mistake is using mason sand as a paver base layer instead of just joint filling. It is too fine to compact reliably under load, especially on Arlington's clay subgrade which already shifts with freeze thaw cycles between the November and April frost dates. Use crushed stone or paver base underneath, and save the mason sand for the joints and mortar mixing where its fine, uniform grain actually helps.

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If you are running a paver project, more crews are switching from mason sand joint fill to clean chip stone, since chip stone locks in place and does not pump up through joints the way sand can after heavy rain. It costs a bit more per yard but you avoid re sanding joints every season. For strictly mortar mixing though, mason sand is still the right call, chip stone will not give you a workable mix.

Working With Sand in Arlington

Arlington sits on heavy clay soil at about 250 feet elevation, which means drainage is already a fight before you add sand to the mix. Mason sand does not fix drainage problems, it is a working material for mortar and paver joints, not a base layer replacement for clay. With hardscape season running spring through fall here, most orders come in ahead of patio and walkway projects near the older brick homes common around this Urban Village. Keep it separate from your clay backfill, they do not blend well.

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 is mason sand actually used for on a typical Arlington project?

It is mainly used for mortar mixing on brick and block work, paver joint filling, and pool base leveling. It is washed and finely screened so it is more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes mortar workable. It is not meant to be a structural base layer, especially on Arlington's clay soil.

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How much mason sand do I need for a paver patio's joints?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth. Most joint filling only needs 1 to 2 inches, so for joints alone rather than a full base, a half yard often covers a mid sized patio. Measure the joint area, not the whole patio footprint, to avoid over ordering.

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When is the best time to install mason sand for a hardscape project here?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season in Arlington, and that is when most mason sand orders come in for patio and walkway work. Avoid working with wet sand right after heavy rain since it clumps and throws off mortar ratios. Dry, mild days give you the most workable mix.

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Where will the delivery truck place the sand at my property?

The load gets placed at a spot you specify near your work area, since sand is heavy and best delivered close to where you will use it. Delivery is scheduled at checkout once you confirm your address. Make sure the drop spot is clear and accessible for the truck beforehand.

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

Mason sand has been standard for years but many crews are moving to clean chip stone for paver joints since it locks in place and does not pump out after rain. For mortar mixing, mason sand is still the right choice because of its fine, uniform grain. It depends on whether you are doing joints or mortar.

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