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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.
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, which is the typical install thickness for mortar mixing and paver joint work. For pool base applications people usually go closer to 2 inches, so figure roughly half that coverage per yard. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, measure your project area first and work backward from 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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Decatur Sand Delivery

Decatur 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.
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, which is the typical install thickness for mortar mixing and paver joint work. For pool base applications people usually go closer to 2 inches, so figure roughly half that coverage per yard. Since it is sold by the cubic yard, measure your project area first and work backward from 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 Decatur 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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Mason sand pairs naturally with mortar mix and brick or block for repair jobs around Decatur's older housing stock. For paver projects, many crews now bring in chip stone alongside the sand, using sand for the bedding layer and chip stone for the joints since it resists washout better in this area's rainfall pattern. If you are doing a pool base, a layer of coarser bedding material underneath the sand helps with stability on silt loam soil.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand mixes best when it is slightly damp, not bone dry and not soaked. In Decatur's humid summers the pile will often hold enough moisture on its own, but if you are working in a dry spell, mist it lightly before mixing mortar. Overly dry sand makes mortar crumbly and hard to spread evenly, especially on brick repair jobs where a consistent joint line matters for appearance and water resistance.

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A common mistake is using mason sand for paver joint fill and expecting it to stay put through a Decatur spring. The area's heavier rain events wash fine sand out of joints over a season or two, which is why more contractors are switching to angular chip stone for that specific use. Save the mason sand for mortar work and pool bases where it is not exposed to direct runoff, and use chip stone where drainage and joint stability matter most.

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If your project involves both mortar work and paver joints, order the sand and the chip stone together so you only pay for one delivery instead of two separate trips. Stockpile the sand on a tarp or plywood rather than directly on silt loam soil, since the soil here holds moisture and will contaminate the bottom of the pile with clay and silt if left in contact for more than a few days.

Working With Sand in Decatur

Decatur sits on silt loam that holds water and turns soft in spring, which is exactly why sand matters here for drainage and workability in mortar and paver joints. With the last frost typically in early May and the first frost around October 11, most masonry and hardscape work gets compressed into a six month window, so having material staged and ready matters. Contractors mixing mortar for brick repair around older Soy City neighborhoods rely on the fine, uniform grain of mason sand rather than coarser concrete sand, since it makes the mix workable in cooler spring temperatures. For paver joints, some crews are shifting to chip stone instead, since sand joints can wash out during Decatur's heavier spring rains.

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?

Yes, this is washed and finely screened mason sand, the term used in some regions for the same product. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar mixing and paver joint fill.

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

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, but joint fill only needs a thin layer swept into the gaps, not a full inch across the whole patio. Most residential patios in Decatur only need a fraction of a yard for joints, so measure your actual joint area rather than the full patio footprint.

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When is the best time to do masonry work in Decatur?

Spring through fall is the practical window here, since the last frost usually falls around May 4 and the first frost hits around October 11. Mortar cures poorly in freezing temperatures, so most brick and block repair around town gets scheduled well before the October frost date.

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Where will the sand be placed on delivery day?

Our driver places the load wherever you direct, typically a driveway, parking pad, or a spot close to your work area. Make sure the access route can handle a loaded truck and clear the drop zone ahead of time, especially if recent rain has softened the ground.

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Should I use this sand or chip stone for paver joints?

Mason sand works but tends to wash out of paver joints over time, especially with Decatur's spring rainfall. Chip stone has become the more common choice for joint fill because it locks together and does not pump out from under the pavers, while sand remains the better choice for mortar mixing and pool base work.

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