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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. For a typical paver patio joint job or a batch of mortar mixing on a mid sized project, a half yard to one yard usually covers it. Measure the square footage of your work area first, then match it against the depth you actually need.

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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Chesapeake Sand Delivery

Chesapeake 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 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. For a typical paver patio joint job or a batch of mortar mixing on a mid sized project, a half yard to one yard usually covers it. Measure the square footage of your work area first, then match it against the depth you actually need.

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 Chesapeake 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

Mason sand pairs with paver base stone underneath and polymeric sand or chip stone on top, depending on what your installer prefers for joint stability. If you are pouring a pool base or mixing mortar for block work, you will likely also want a load of crushed stone for the sub base. Most Chesapeake hardscape jobs use two or three materials together, not just one.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Chesapeake's humid climate, mason sand can hold moisture longer than you expect, especially if it sits uncovered before a mortar job. Damp sand throws off your mix ratio and can weaken the bond. If your project is more than a day or two out, cover the pile with a tarp, particularly during the spring and summer hardscape season when afternoon storms roll in fast off the coast.

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A common mistake on paver jobs here is using mason sand as the bedding layer under the pavers instead of just the joints. It is too fine for bedding and tends to pump or wash out over sandy clay subsoil once rain gets under the pavers. Use crushed stone or chip stone for the bedding layer and save the mason sand for filling joints on top.

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If you are mixing mortar for a block or brick project, order slightly more mason sand than your calculated volume, since mortar mixing always eats more material than raw square footage math suggests once you account for waste and mixing ratio. It is cheaper to have a little extra on site than to pause a mortar pour and reorder mid week.

Working With Sand in Chesapeake

Chesapeake sits low, around 12 feet in elevation, with sandy clay soil that already holds water close to the surface, especially near the Great Dismal Swamp side of the city. That makes drainage a real consideration on any hardscape project, from patios to pool decks. Mason sand is used here mostly for mortar mixing and setting paver joints, not as a bedding layer, since bedding sand can wash out or pump in wetter soil conditions. If you are building on ground that stays damp, get the base right before the sand goes down.

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 mason sand the same as the sand used for paver joints in Chesapeake?

Yes, mason sand is commonly used to fill paver joints here, though some installers now prefer clean chip stone for joints since it resists washing out and does not pump the way sand can in our sandy clay soil. Ask your installer which they plan to use before you order.

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How much mason sand do I need for a 500 square foot patio?

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so 500 square feet would need roughly 1.5 cubic yards. If you are only filling joints rather than covering the full surface, you will need much less, often a quarter to half yard depending on joint width.

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What time of year should I schedule a hardscape project using mason sand?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season in Chesapeake, and mason sand work like paver joints and mortar mixing goes smoothly in that window since the ground is workable and rain is more predictable. Winter jobs are possible but frost around November through March can slow curing time for mortar.

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Where will the sand be dropped off on delivery day?

Our trucks place the load on your driveway or the nearest accessible hard surface, we do not carry material into the yard by hand. Let us know at checkout if your access is tight or if there are low branches or narrow gates the driver should know about ahead of time.

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

Mason sand is the traditional choice and works fine for many projects, but chip stone is increasingly used instead since it locks in place and does not pump or wash out the way sand can in wetter soil. If your project sits on lower ground near standing water, chip stone is often the safer long term choice.

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