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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.
Nicole Sheehe
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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!

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so for mortar mixing or paver joint filling, most residential jobs need well under a full yard. For a pool base or a larger paver patio at 1 to 2 inches deep, measure your square footage and divide by 324 for a 1 inch estimate, then adjust down for 2 inches. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, round up slightly rather than short yourself mid-project.

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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Carbondale Sand Delivery

Carbondale Sand Delivery

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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.
Nicole Sheehe
Nicole Sheehe
Google Review

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!

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so for mortar mixing or paver joint filling, most residential jobs need well under a full yard. For a pool base or a larger paver patio at 1 to 2 inches deep, measure your square footage and divide by 324 for a 1 inch estimate, then adjust down for 2 inches. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, round up slightly rather than short yourself mid-project.

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 Carbondale Folks

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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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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

Most paver jobs around here pair this sand with crushed stone or road base underneath for a compacted foundation, since sand alone will not carry structural weight. For mortar work, pair it with your bagged cement or lime on site. If you are leaning toward paver bedding, ask about chip stone too, a lot of contractors have shifted to it because it will not wash or pump out like sand can under freeze thaw stress.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

For paver bedding in Carbondale, screed your sand to an even 1 inch and compact it before laying pavers, especially if you are working near SIU where soil disturbance from nearby construction can settle unevenly. Our silt loam subgrade holds moisture longer than sandy soils, so let your base drain a day or two after rain before spreading sand on top, otherwise it clumps instead of screeding flat.

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A common mistake with mason sand is treating it like play sand for mortar mixing, expecting it to hold shape once wet. It will not, it is meant to blend with cement and lime, not stand alone. Mix small batches you can use within an hour, especially in summer heat when mortar sets faster, and keep the pile covered between uses so it does not pick up debris or extra moisture from rain.

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If your project is paver bedding rather than mortar, ask about chip stone before you commit to sand. It has become the more common choice locally because it will not pump or wash out from beneath pavers during heavy spring rain, which is a real issue on sites with poor drainage. Sand still wins for mortar work and pool bases where fine, uniform grain matters more than drainage stability.

Working With Sand in Carbondale

Carbondale sits on silt loam, which holds water and drains slowly, so sand plays a specific role here rather than a general one. It is not for spreading over lawns or fixing drainage in silt loam beds, it is for the structural work, mortar for brick and block, bedding under pavers, and pool base leveling. With SIU construction projects and residential hardscaping active through the warmer months, contractors and homeowners alike need a consistent, screened product rather than pit-run material that clogs joints or weakens mortar. Given our zone 7a frost depth and the freeze thaw cycle between November and April, sand used as paver bedding needs proper compaction before winter or it will settle unevenly 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 mason sand or is it different?

Yes, this is mason sand, washed and finely screened for mortar mixing and paver joints. Some regions use different names for it, but in Carbondale it is typically called mason sand or just sand for masonry work. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mixing mortar.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the typical bedding depth for most paver patios. Measure your patio square footage, divide by 324, and round up slightly. If you are going to 2 inches for a heavier paver or a pool base, roughly double that estimate.

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When is the best time to install paver bedding sand here?

Spring through fall is the active hardscape season in Carbondale, and it is best to compact your sand base before the first frost around November 1. Installing sand too close to freezing temperatures risks poor compaction and uneven settling once the ground freezes and thaws through winter.

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Can the delivery truck get into a residential driveway?

Most residential driveways work fine for delivery, you just need to specify a drop location with truck access at checkout. If your site has tight clearance, gravel driveways, or overhead branches, mention it in your delivery notes so the load gets placed somewhere accessible without damage to your property.

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Should I use sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Sand is the traditional choice and still works well for mortar mixing and pool bases, but chip stone has become more common for paver bedding because it resists washing and pumping out under wet conditions. If your site drains slowly, like much of the silt loam soil around Carbondale, chip stone may hold up better long term under pavers.

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