• Burlington VT Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
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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.
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 sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches. For a typical 200 square foot patio project, figure roughly two thirds of a yard at 1 inch, so most homeowners order a full yard to have margin for joint refilling later.

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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Burlington Sand Delivery

Burlington Sand Delivery

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

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

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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 sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches. For a typical 200 square foot patio project, figure roughly two thirds of a yard at 1 inch, so most homeowners order a full yard to have margin for joint refilling later.

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 Burlington Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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
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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Sand pairs with paver base gravel underneath and either paver sand or polymeric sand on top for joints, depending on how much movement you expect through Burlington winters. If you are pouring a mortar mix, you will also want portland cement on hand before the load arrives so you are not making a second trip.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are mixing mortar, do not substitute paver sand or all purpose sand, the grain size is too coarse and the mix will not trowel smoothly. True mason sand is finer and more uniform, which is exactly what makes it workable under a trowel. Many Burlington masons are shifting away from sand entirely for paver bedding in favor of clean chip stone, since stone will not pump moisture up through joints the way sand can in our wetter shoulder seasons.

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Do not install sand joints right before a hard rain. Burlington gets a lot of spring runoff, and freshly swept joint sand can wash out before it compacts, leaving gaps that widen with every freeze thaw cycle through winter. Wait for a dry stretch, sweep it in, then lightly mist and compact so it locks into place before weather moves back in.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculated minimum, since sand compacts and settles once it is worked into joints or a bedding layer, and running short mid project means a second delivery charge for what might be a half yard shortfall. A little extra also gives you material on hand for touch ups next spring after frost heave shifts any pavers slightly.

Working With Sand in Burlington

Burlington sits on clay loam, which drains slowly and holds moisture, so sand is rarely used to amend garden beds here the way it might be elsewhere. Most calls we get are hardscape related, Church Street area patios, walkways, and pool decks that need a stable, well drained base or a mortar mix that actually workable. With freeze thaw cycles running from October to May, joint sand and bedding layers need to be installed correctly the first time, since frost heave will expose any shortcuts by spring.

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 paver sand or joint sand?

Not exactly, this is washed mason sand, finer and more uniform, meant for mortar mixing, paver joints, and pool bases. It can work as bedding but many installers in Burlington are moving to clean chip stone for bedding since it resists pumping and washout better in our wet shoulder seasons.

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How much sand do I need for a 150 square foot patio?

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so 150 square feet needs roughly half a yard. If you are going 2 inches deep for a mortar bed or heavier joint fill, plan on close to a full yard.

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When is the best time to install sand for a hardscape project in Burlington?

Spring through fall is hardscape season here, once the ground thaws after May and before the first hard frost around October 5. Working in that window means the base material sets and compacts properly instead of fighting frozen or waterlogged clay loam subsoil.

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Where will the sand be placed on delivery day?

Wherever your driveway or worksite allows truck access, you tell us the spot at checkout or with the driver on arrival. Clear the area ahead of time and put down a tarp or plywood if you want to keep sand off pavement or grass underneath.

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Should I use sand or gravel under my pavers?

For the base layer, most installers now prefer compacted gravel with a thin leveling layer, not deep sand, since gravel drains better through our clay loam soil. Sand still has its place for joint filling and mortar work, just not as the main structural base anymore.

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