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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.
Bill Doege
Bill Doege
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At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a typical paver joint job or mortar mixing project rarely needs more than a yard or two. For pool base work or thicker bedding closer to 2 inches, plan on roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on what you are building.

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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Elk Grove Sand Delivery

Elk Grove Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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The best local sand, without the guesswork.

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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.
Bill Doege
Bill Doege
Google Review

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a typical paver joint job or mortar mixing project rarely needs more than a yard or two. For pool base work or thicker bedding closer to 2 inches, plan on roughly half that coverage per yard. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on what you are building.

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 Elk Grove Folks

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Mason sand is usually paired with pavers, brick, or block for the actual hardscape, and with polymeric jointing sand or edge restraints to finish the job. Some crews are shifting to clean chip stone for paver bedding instead of sand, since it will not pump out over time, so ask which base makes sense for your specific project.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is exactly what makes mortar workable for brick and block work. If you are mixing mortar on site in Elk Grove's dry summer heat, keep the pile covered and add water gradually, since fast evaporation can make the mix stiffen before you've finished a batch. Do not substitute concrete sand if a clean, consistent mortar finish matters to the job.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake on clay soil sites like ours is skipping compaction of the base before adding sand for paver joints or bedding. If the sub grade isn't compacted first, the clay underneath will still shift seasonally and your sand layer just moves with it. Compact in stages, check for level, then bring in the sand as the final fine grading layer, not as a fix for an uneven base.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project is pool base work or paver joints, consider ordering mason sand and clean chip stone together rather than committing to one. Chip stone is increasingly used for paver bedding because it does not pump or wash out the way sand can under freeze thaw or heavy rain, while mason sand still does the job for joints and mortar. Splitting the order by use case often saves a second delivery later.

Working With Sand in Elk Grove

Elk Grove sits on San Joaquin clay, which drains slowly and shifts with our wet winters and dry summers. That makes a stable bedding layer under pavers and patios more important than in sandier soils, since clay movement below a project can telegraph up through joints over time. Mason sand gives masons the fine, uniform grain they need for workable mortar on brick and block work common in this area. Pool decks and paver patios installed here benefit from a properly screened base rather than whatever fill is on hand.

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 mason sand the same as regular sand from the hardware store?

No, mason sand is washed and finely screened to a consistent grain size, which is what makes mortar mix workable and gives paver joints a clean finish. Bagged sand from a hardware store is often coarser or less consistent. For mortar mixing or joint work in Elk Grove, the finer, uniform grain matters more than it might seem.

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

At 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a 300 square foot patio needs roughly one yard for the joint and bedding layer. If you're going closer to 2 inches for a pool base, plan on about half that coverage per yard and order accordingly.

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When is the best time to install mason sand for a hardscape project in Elk Grove?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season here, when dry, mild weather makes compaction and mortar mixing easier. Avoid installing during our wetter winter months if possible, since San Joaquin clay underneath can stay saturated and unstable, which undercuts a properly bedded paver base.

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Where will the sand be placed when it's delivered?

We place the load wherever you specify, typically a driveway or a cleared spot near your project area. Make sure the space is flat, accessible to a standard delivery truck, and clear of cars or obstacles, since the load is dropped in place rather than carried in.

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

Mason sand is the traditional choice for paver joints and mortar mixing, but many crews now use clean chip stone for the actual bedding layer since it does not pump or wash out over time. If you're doing both joints and a base, you may want both materials rather than one for the whole job.

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