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Sand - Mulch Mound
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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
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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 c...

At 1 to 2 inches deep, which covers most mortar and bedding work, one cubic yard spreads across roughly 324 square feet at the thinner end of that range. A standard paver patio or pool deck base usually needs somewhere between 1 and 3 cubic yards depending on square footage, so measure the area first and work backward from there. Sand runs 1.35 tons per cubic yard, which matters if you are budgeting truck weight for a tight driveway delivery.

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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Cottonwood Sand Delivery

Cottonwood 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.
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...

At 1 to 2 inches deep, which covers most mortar and bedding work, one cubic yard spreads across roughly 324 square feet at the thinner end of that range. A standard paver patio or pool deck base usually needs somewhere between 1 and 3 cubic yards depending on square footage, so measure the area first and work backward from there. Sand runs 1.35 tons per cubic yard, which matters if you are budgeting truck weight for a tight driveway delivery.

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 Cottonwood Folks

4.7
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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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Sand pairs naturally with crushed gravel or road base as the compacted layer underneath it, and with paver stone or flagstone on top for a finished patio or walkway. If you are pouring a pool deck, a lot of Cottonwood jobs also bring in a bit of crushed rock for edge drainage around the base. For mortar work, you will just need cement on hand since the sand itself is only half the mix.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand and paver bedding sand are not always the same product, and this matters more in Cottonwood than in sandier regions because our clay loam base already fights drainage. If you are setting pavers, ask specifically for a washed, screened sand meant for bedding, not just whatever mason sand is on hand, or consider chip stone instead since it will not pump up through the joints under seasonal rain the way sand can.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake on clay loam sites is skipping the compacted base layer and going straight to sand, which leads to settling within a year as the clay underneath shifts with moisture swings between our wet winters and dry summers. Always compact a gravel or road base layer first, then add the sand bedding on top at the 1 to 2 inch depth, screeded level before pavers go down.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are mixing mortar for a stagecoach era stone wall repair or similar older masonry work common around town, order slightly more sand than the mix ratio calls for since on site adjustments for workability are normal and running out mid pour means waiting on another delivery. Buying the full cubic yard up front for a multi day job is usually more efficient than several small orders.

Working With Sand in Cottonwood

Cottonwood sits on clay loam, which drains slowly and compacts hard once it dries out, so builders here often bring in mason sand to create a stable, free draining base under pavers and patios rather than working directly against the native soil. With hardscape work running spring through fall and the creek nearby keeping humidity moderate, sand stays workable for mortar mixing over a long stretch of the year. It is also common as a pool base material given how many properties around town have in ground pools that need a smooth, non organic bed. Just know that as paver bedding it is losing ground locally to chip stone, since chip stone will not pump up through the joints the way sand can.

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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What is mason sand actually used for in Cottonwood projects?

Mason sand is used for mixing mortar, filling paver joints, and building pool bases. It is washed and finely screened so it behaves consistently, which matters for mortar workability and for a smooth, stable bed under a pool liner or pavers on our clay loam soil.

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

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth. Most paver bedding runs 1 to 2 inches deep, so a 300 square foot patio typically needs around 1 to 2 cubic yards depending on how deep you set the bed.

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When is the best time to install sand for a hardscape project here?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season in Cottonwood, and sand handles best when it is not soaked from winter rain. Working between the last frost in March and first frost in November gives you the most consistent conditions for compaction and mortar curing.

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Can the delivery truck get sand close to my backyard patio site?

Drivers place loads as close to your work area as the truck can safely access, usually a driveway or front yard drop point. Sand is heavy at 1.35 tons per cubic yard, so plan on moving it by wheelbarrow if the work site is further back on the property.

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Should I use sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Sand has long been the standard paver bedding material, but chip stone is increasingly used instead because it locks in place and will not pump up through the joints over time. Sand still works well and remains standard for mortar mixing and pool bases where chip stone is not practical.

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