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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.
Brachie Zehnwirth
Brachie Zehnwirth
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I have ordered twice now, a pleasure to deal with, easy and fast delivery, beautiful mulch!

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical paver joint job or mortar mixing project rarely needs more than a yard or two. For pool bases or thicker mortar prep work at 2 inches, figure closer to 160 square feet per yard. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, measure your area first and use that coverage rate to land on a number before ordering.

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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Columbus Sand Delivery

Columbus Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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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.
Brachie Zehnwirth
Brachie Zehnwirth
Google Review

I have ordered twice now, a pleasure to deal with, easy and fast delivery, beautiful mulch!

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical paver joint job or mortar mixing project rarely needs more than a yard or two. For pool bases or thicker mortar prep work at 2 inches, figure closer to 160 square feet per yard. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, measure your area first and use that coverage rate to land on a number before ordering.

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 Columbus Folks

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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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Most sand orders in Columbus pair with paver stone or landscape edging for patio and walkway builds, or with mortar mix and block for masonry work. If you are setting a pool base, a layer of crushed gravel underneath the sand helps with drainage before the final leveling pass. Chip stone is also worth considering as a joint fill alternative since it resists washout better than sand in wet years.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand behaves very differently once it is wet versus dry, and in Columbus that matters because spring builds often happen right after snowmelt when silt loam soils are still saturated. Let the sand dry out on a tarp for a day if your site is soggy, otherwise it will clump instead of screeding flat. A dry, even screed is what keeps pavers from rocking later.

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A common mistake is using mason sand as paver bedding instead of joint fill. It is finer than concrete sand and can pump up through joints under freeze thaw cycles, which Columbus sees plenty of between the October and April frost dates. For bedding, use concrete sand or chip stone, and save mason sand for mortar and tight joint work where its fine grain is the advantage.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project needs both mortar sand and paver base material, order them as separate deliveries rather than trying to blend one pile into two uses. It saves confusion on site and means you are not shorting the mortar mix by scooping from a pile meant for base work. Most masons keep the two in separate spots even on small jobs.

Working With Sand in Columbus

Columbus sits on silt loam, which drains slower than sand and holds moisture longer, so any hardscape base work benefits from a clean layer of sand or chip stone rather than relying on native soil for drainage. With a growing season running from late April to early October, most sand orders here cluster around spring patio builds and fall mortar work before the ground firms up for winter. The finer grain of mason sand is what makes it workable for mortar between block and brick, which is common in this region's older masonry construction. Because the native silt loam compacts differently than sand, contractors keep the two materials separate rather than blending them on site.

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 I would buy at a hardware store in Columbus?

Yes, this is washed and finely screened mason sand, the same material used for mortar mixing and paver joints. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is why it works well for mortar workability. Buying it by the cubic yard through delivery is typically more practical than hauling bags from a store for anything beyond a small patch job.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 300 square foot patio joint fill?

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a 300 square foot patio would need just under one full cubic yard. Most people round up to a full yard to account for settling and waste during screeding, especially on a first attempt at the job.

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When is the best time of year to install sand for a paver project in Columbus?

Spring through fall is the practical window here, once the ground has thawed past the April 29 last frost date and before the October 8 first frost sets in. Working in dry conditions matters more than the exact month, since wet mason sand clumps and does not screed evenly for paver joints or mortar mixing.

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Where will the sand be dropped and do I need to be home?

Delivery is scheduled at checkout and the load is placed at a spot you specify, usually a driveway or the edge of a work area where a truck can access. You do not need to be home, but someone should confirm the drop spot ahead of time so the load lands where you can move it easily.

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

Mason sand has been standard for years, but chip stone is increasingly used instead because it locks in place and does not pump out under freeze thaw cycles the way sand can. If your project is a paver base or joint fill, ask about chip stone. For mortar mixing, mason sand is still the right call since chip stone will not work there.

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