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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.
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At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 324 square feet, and at 2 inches that drops to about 162 square feet, so measure your patio, pool base, or joint area first and match it to the depth your project calls for. Mortar mixing uses far less volume per job than bedding or base work, so separate those quantities out before ordering. Sand runs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard, which is worth knowing if you are also budgeting truck access or placement.

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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Columbia Sand Delivery

Columbia 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.
Rich Riley
Rich Riley
Google Review

Highest compliments. Great driver.
Website is easy to navigate. Just a seamless process. 5 stars!!

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 324 square feet, and at 2 inches that drops to about 162 square feet, so measure your patio, pool base, or joint area first and match it to the depth your project calls for. Mortar mixing uses far less volume per job than bedding or base work, so separate those quantities out before ordering. Sand runs about 1.35 tons per cubic yard, which is worth knowing if you are also budgeting truck access or placement.

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 Columbia Folks

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Mason sand pairs naturally with pavers, natural stone, and block for anyone doing patio, walkway, or retaining wall work around Columbia. Crews mixing mortar on site often order it alongside crushed stone or gravel for the base layer beneath the sand. If you are building a pool deck, a load of sand for the base and edging material to finish the perimeter usually goes out together.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

For mortar mixing in Columbia's spring and fall window, keep sand covered and dry between uses since damp sand throws off your water to mix ratio and weakens the bond. A tarp over the pile after each work session solves most of this. If you are working close to first frost in late October, plan mortar work for daytime hours when temperatures stay well above freezing so the mix cures correctly.

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A common mistake on paver jobs here is using mason sand for the base layer instead of the joints. Mason sand is too fine for structural bedding under heavy pavers and will shift over time, especially on silt loam subgrades that already move with seasonal moisture. Reserve it for joint filling and mortar, and use a coarser bedding material underneath the pavers themselves.

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Many contractors here have shifted paver joint fill from sand to polymeric or chip stone because sand joints wash out and invite ant activity over a few seasons. If you are set on sand for cost or workability reasons, brush it in dry and compact with a plate vibrator in thin lifts rather than one thick pass, which packs it tighter and slows erosion.

Working With Sand in Columbia

Columbia sits on silt loam that drains reasonably well but still holds moisture longer than sandy ground, which is exactly why masons and paver crews here bring in true sand rather than relying on native soil for bedding or mortar work. With a growing season bounded by an April 7 last frost and an October 28 first frost, most sand work in Columbia happens spring through fall when mortar cures properly and paver bases can be compacted without frost heave interference. Pool installers and patio builders around the Gateway to the Bluffs area lean on this grade because it is finer and more consistent than concrete sand, which matters for a smooth mortar joint or a level base under pavers. It is not a soil amendment, it is a construction material, and Columbia's building season treats it that way.

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 from regular sand?

This is mason sand, sometimes called masonry sand depending on the supplier. It is washed and screened to a finer, more uniform grain than concrete sand or bedding sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar and paver joints. If your project calls for base or bedding, a coarser material is usually the better fit.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a pool deck or patio base?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch deep, or about 162 square feet at 2 inches. Measure your deck or patio footprint and match it to the depth you plan to install, then round up slightly since spreading and compaction use a bit more than the flat math suggests.

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What is the best time of year to do sand and mortar work in Columbia?

Spring through fall works best, roughly between the April 7 last frost and the October 28 first frost, since mortar needs steady above-freezing temperatures to cure properly. Working right at the edges of that window is fine during daytime hours, but avoid mortar work on cold mornings when the mix can freeze before it sets.

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Where will the sand be placed and what should I prepare beforehand?

The driver drops the load at the spot you specify at checkout, typically a driveway or open staging area close to your work zone. Make sure there is clear truck access and enough room for the pile, and put down a tarp or plywood first if you want to protect the surface underneath.

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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 patios, but chip stone has become common because it does not wash out or pump up between pavers the way sand can over time. If your project is mortar-based rather than dry-laid pavers, mason sand is still the right call regardless of this trend.

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