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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 range for mortar work, paver joints, and pool base prep. Most residential jobs, a patio's worth of joints or a small mortar batch, run well under a full yard, so measure your square footage first and work backward from there 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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Duluth Sand Delivery

Duluth 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 range for mortar work, paver joints, and pool base prep. Most residential jobs, a patio's worth of joints or a small mortar batch, run well under a full yard, so measure your square footage first and work backward from there 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.

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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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Most hardscape jobs pairing this sand also need base gravel or paver base underneath it, and some crews are switching to chip stone for bedding since it will not pump out under freeze thaw pressure the way loose sand can. If you are mixing mortar, keep portland cement and a mixing tub on hand so you are not making a second trip.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Do not use this fine mason sand as paver bedding if you are working near the lakefront or anywhere with heavy freeze thaw cycling. Loose sand under pavers can pump out through joints over a Duluth winter as ice pushes and settles the base. Chip stone bedding locks together and resists that movement far better, so save the mason sand for joint filling and mortar mixing where its fine, uniform grain actually earns its keep.

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Duluth's clay subsoil holds moisture longer into spring than sandy ground would, so if you are mixing mortar on site in April or May, expect your sand to already carry some dampness. Adjust your water ratio accordingly or you will end up with a soupy mix. Keep a tarp over your sand pile between work sessions so it stays consistent from one mixing batch to the next.

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Order your mason sand and your base gravel or chip stone together when you can, it saves a second delivery fee and a second wait for a truck to navigate the same driveway. If your project spans a full season, ask about splitting delivery into two smaller loads instead of one large pile sitting exposed to Duluth rain for weeks, since a covered smaller pile is easier to keep dry and workable.

Working With Sand in Duluth

Duluth sits on heavy clay soil, and clay does not drain, it holds water and shifts with the freeze thaw cycle that starts creeping in as early as September and lingers past the June 7 last frost. That kind of movement is hard on rigid hardscaping unless the base and joint material is right. Mason sand fills paver joints and beds mortar joints with a consistency that stays workable in the cool, damp air off Lake Superior. A lot of masons here still call it mason sand out of habit, and it is the same product either 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?

Yes, this washed and finely screened natural sand is what many masons call mason sand. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar and tight enough for paver joints. Some suppliers use different names for the same product, so if you have a spec sheet calling for mason sand, this is it.

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How much sand do I need for a patio's paver joints?

One cubic yard covers roughly 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and joint filling typically uses far less material than that depth suggests since you are only filling gaps, not covering the whole surface. Measure your patio square footage, estimate joint width, and you will likely need well under a full yard for a standard residential patio.

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When is the best time to do hardscape work in Duluth?

Spring through fall is the main hardscape window here, once ground temperatures stabilize after the June 7 last frost and before the September 13 first frost starts affecting cure times. Mortar work especially needs above freezing temperatures to set properly, so plan mixing and installation for the warmer stretch of that window.

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

The driver places the load wherever you direct, typically a driveway or a spot near your work area, and you choose the delivery date at checkout. Make sure the access path is clear of vehicles or obstacles beforehand, and if you cannot be present, leave instructions for exactly where you want the pile placed.

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

For paver bedding specifically, many masons in this region are moving toward chip stone since it locks together and will not pump out under Duluth's freeze thaw cycling the way loose sand can. Save this mason sand for joint filling, mortar mixing, and pool base work where its fine, uniform texture is actually the advantage you want.

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