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Sand - Mulch Mound
Sand - Mulch Mound

About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
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One cubic yard of this sand covers roughly 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the typical install depth for paver joint work or a pool base. For mortar mixing, order is by weight rather than coverage, so figure on the 1.35 tons per cubic yard density when you're estimating batches. Most patio or walkway jobs in Fresno run somewhere between a half yard and two yards depending on square footage and depth.

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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Fresno Sand Delivery

Fresno 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.
Rich Riley
Rich Riley
Google Review

Highest compliments. Great driver.
Website is easy to navigate. Just a seamless process. 5 stars!!

One cubic yard of this sand covers roughly 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is the typical install depth for paver joint work or a pool base. For mortar mixing, order is by weight rather than coverage, so figure on the 1.35 tons per cubic yard density when you're estimating batches. Most patio or walkway jobs in Fresno run somewhere between a half yard and two yards depending on square footage and depth.

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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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 Fresno Folks

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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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We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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This sand pairs naturally with pavers, flagstone, and pool coping on most Fresno jobs. Some crews are shifting from sand to clean chip stone for paver bedding since it doesn't pump or wash out the way sand can, so it's worth asking your installer which base they prefer before you order. If you're doing mortar work, you'll also want cement and lime on hand to complete the mix.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fresno's alluvial soil drains well on its own, but that doesn't mean it holds a compacted sand bed evenly. If you're setting pavers, wet and tamp the sand in thin lifts rather than one thick layer, since a single deep pour tends to settle unevenly once foot traffic starts, leaving low spots near patio edges within a season.

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A common mistake on pool base jobs is screeding the sand dry and hoping it holds its shape. It won't. Lightly dampen the sand before troweling it flat, then let it firm up before setting liner or coping. Skipping this step is the most frequent callback reason we hear about from installers working around Fresno pools.

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If your project is paver bedding rather than mortar mixing, ask your installer whether chip stone makes more sense than sand. It's increasingly used locally because it locks in place and won't pump up through joints the way sand can under heavy use, especially around pool decks that see a lot of water and foot traffic.

Working With Sand in Fresno

Fresno sits on alluvial soil, which is fine and compacts differently than the clay soils found elsewhere in the Central Valley, so sand used for bedding or joint fill needs to be consistent to avoid settling issues once it's tamped down. With hardscape season running spring through fall here, most of the demand for this sand comes from patio and paver crews working before the summer heat peaks. Pool base work is common too, given how many backyards in this city are built around a pool. Because our alluvial ground drains fairly well already, sand here is mostly a construction material rather than a drainage fix.

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 the material sometimes called mason sand, though we list it simply as sand. It's washed and finely screened, which is what makes it fine enough for mortar mixing and consistent enough for paver joints or pool base work. If your project calls specifically for mason sand, this is the correct product.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is standard for paver joint fill and bedding. For a typical backyard patio between 150 and 300 square feet, most Fresno customers order around 1 cubic yard, adjusting up if they're going with a 2 inch base depth instead.

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When should I schedule sand delivery for a patio project?

Hardscape season in Fresno runs spring through fall, so that's when most crews and homeowners tackle paver and pool base projects. There's no strict deadline since sand work isn't weather sensitive the way planting is, but scheduling before peak summer heat makes the physical labor easier on your crew.

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Where will the sand be dropped in my driveway?

The truck places the load at the spot you specify during checkout, typically the driveway or a curbside area with clear access. Make sure there's about 10 feet of clearance and let us know about gates, slopes, or overhead branches ahead of time so the delivery goes smoothly on the scheduled day.

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Should I use sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Sand has been the traditional choice for paver bedding, but chip stone is increasingly used instead because it doesn't pump or wash out under heavy use. Sand still works well for joint fill and is necessary for mortar mixing. If your project is strictly paver base, ask your installer which material fits their method best.

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