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Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
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One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or joint work only calls for a 1 to 2 inch layer, so a single yard handles a good sized patio's worth of joint filling or several mortar batches. For pool base work, figure the full footprint of the pool at that same 1 to 2 inch depth. Bigger hardscape jobs, patios and walkways together, often need 2 to 3 yards, and it is sold and delivered by the cubic yard so partial loads are easy to size.

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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Chattanooga Sand Delivery

Chattanooga Sand Delivery

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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

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 c...

One cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or joint work only calls for a 1 to 2 inch layer, so a single yard handles a good sized patio's worth of joint filling or several mortar batches. For pool base work, figure the full footprint of the pool at that same 1 to 2 inch depth. Bigger hardscape jobs, patios and walkways together, often need 2 to 3 yards, and it is sold and delivered by the cubic yard so partial loads are easy to size.

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 Chattanooga Folks

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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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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Mason sand is usually the finishing layer, so pair it with paver base or crushed stone underneath for structural support, especially given how much this clay soil shifts with Chattanooga's wet winters and dry summer stretches. If you are setting a paver patio, order paver base and mason sand together so the base cures a load and the sand goes down last for the joints. Some crews are now using clean chip stone instead of sand for paver bedding since it will not pump up through joints the way sand can.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand should be kept dry until you are ready to mix mortar with it, damp sand throws off your water ratio and weakens the bond. In Chattanooga's humid stretches, especially July and August, cover the pile with plastic sheeting if it will sit more than a day or two before use. Wet sand also compacts unevenly under pavers, leaving low spots that show up as puddling after the next rain.

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A common mistake on paver jobs here is skipping compaction under the sand layer because the clay base feels solid already. Clay looks firm but shifts seasonally with freeze thaw cycles between the October and April frost dates, so pavers set without a compacted base layer under the sand will heave slightly by the second winter. Compact your base, then screed the sand, do not treat sand as a substitute for base material.

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If you are building a paver patio and worried about joint sand washing or pumping out over time, ask about clean chip stone for the joints instead of traditional mason sand, it locks in place and will not migrate the way sand can under heavy rain. Save the mason sand order specifically for mortar work or pool base, where its fine uniform grain is actually the point, and you will get more consistent results per yard ordered.

Working With Sand in Chattanooga

Chattanooga sits on heavy clay and shale, which is great for holding a slope together but useless for mortar mixing or paver joint work, both of which need a clean uniform sand with no clay fines mixed in. With hardscape season running spring through fall here, most mason sand orders in this city go toward patios and retaining wall caps built around the rock outcrops common near Lookout Mountain. The fine grain also matters for pool installations, since pool bases need a sand that compacts smooth without the clay contamination local soil would introduce. If you are pointing a trowel at anything structural, this is the sand for it, not what is already in your yard.

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 mortar sand or masonry sand?

Yes, mason sand and mortar sand refer to the same washed, finely screened product, and that is the local term for it in this region. It is different from concrete sand, which has a coarser, less uniform grain. If your project involves mixing mortar or filling paver joints, this is the correct grade.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a paver patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the typical joint sand depth. Measure your patio's square footage, and for most residential patios under 300 square feet, one yard is enough for joint filling with some left for touch ups.

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What time of year is best for hardscape projects using mason sand?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season here, roughly April through October between the frost dates. Working outside that window is possible but mortar cures slower in cold temperatures, and ground movement from freeze thaw cycles makes late fall and winter installs riskier for anything set in mortar.

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Will the delivery truck be able to access my property?

Most residential driveways and street access work fine for a standard delivery, but let us know at checkout about any tight turns, steep grades, or low clearance, which matter more in hillside neighborhoods near Lookout Mountain. The load is placed exactly where you specify on your property.

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Should I use mason sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Mason sand has been the traditional choice for paver bedding, but many installers now prefer clean chip stone since it locks in place and will not pump or wash out over time the way sand can. Mason sand still makes sense for the actual joint fill on top and is essential for mortar work, so many jobs use both materials for different parts of the same project.

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