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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 covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a small paver patio or mortar mixing job usually needs less than a full yard, while a pool base or larger joint fill project can run one to two yards depending on square footage. At the recommended 1 to 2 inch install depth, measure your area first and figure your yardage before ordering so the truck brings the right amount in one trip.

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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Fort Worth Sand Delivery

Fort Worth 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 covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a small paver patio or mortar mixing job usually needs less than a full yard, while a pool base or larger joint fill project can run one to two yards depending on square footage. At the recommended 1 to 2 inch install depth, measure your area first and figure your yardage before ordering so the truck brings the right amount in one trip.

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 Fort Worth 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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Mason sand pairs naturally with crushed limestone base for pool decks and paver patios, and with portland cement for anyone mixing their own mortar on site. If you are leaning toward chip stone for paver joints instead, it is worth ordering both materials at once so the base and joint fill arrive on the same delivery.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Fort Worth's clay heavy yards, do not spread mason sand directly over unworked clay as a paver base, it will trap water and heave when the ground freezes and thaws through winter. Excavate down to stable subgrade, add a compacted limestone base layer first, then a thin mason sand bedding layer on top. This layering matters more here than in sandier soil regions because our clay does not drain on its own.

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A common mistake with mason sand is buying it for paver joints and being surprised when ants or rain wash it out within a season, especially after Fort Worth's spring storms. If joint stability matters more than budget, consider chip stone for that specific layer and save mason sand for mortar mixing and bases where it actually performs best.

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Order mason sand and your limestone base together when possible, since both get delivered by the yard and combining them into one trip saves on multiple delivery scheduling. If your project spans spring into hardscape season, which runs heaviest here from March through October, ordering slightly early avoids the scheduling backlog crews see once the weather turns reliably warm.

Working With Sand in Fort Worth

Fort Worth's native soil runs heavy clay in some neighborhoods and sandy loam in others, which is exactly why mason sand gets specified instead of whatever fill is on site. Masons here rely on it for mortar that stays workable through the heat of a Texas afternoon, since a coarser or dirtier sand fights the trowel and cracks faster. Pool builders around the Stockyards area and newer subdivisions alike use it as a base layer because it compacts evenly and does not hold water like the local clay does. For paver joints, some crews are shifting to chip stone because it will not wash out, but mason sand still does the job on tighter budgets or smaller patios.

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 for my Fort Worth yard project?

No, mason sand is washed and screened to a fine, uniform grain size, unlike bagged play sand or unwashed fill sand. That consistency is what makes it workable for mortar and stable enough for paver bedding or pool base work, jobs where regular sand would clump or compact unevenly.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a 200 square foot patio base?

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so 200 square feet would use roughly two thirds of a yard. If you are going to a 2 inch bedding depth, plan on closer to 1.25 yards to have enough material on hand.

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When is the best time to install a sand base in Fort Worth?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season here, from after the last frost around March 15 through before the first frost in mid November. Working outside that window is possible but ground moisture from winter rain can make compaction less consistent, so most crews stick to the warmer months.

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

The load is dumped at a single accessible point on your driveway or curb, so you just need to clear that spot ahead of time and make sure the truck has room to maneuver. You do not need to be present for the drop, but someone should confirm access beforehand since it cannot be delivered through a gate or across turf.

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

Chip stone is increasingly preferred for paver joints because it locks in place and will not wash out in heavy rain, unlike sand which can migrate over time. Mason sand still works fine for smaller patios or tighter budgets, but if your project sees a lot of foot traffic or slope, chip stone holds up longer.

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