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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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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 c...

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches, so a single yard goes further than people expect. For a paver patio or walkway, measure the square footage and match it against that 1 inch coverage number, then adjust up if you are going closer to 2 inches for a deeper bedding layer. Because it is sold by the cubic yard, ordering a bit more than the bare minimum is cheaper than a second delivery mid project.

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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Lebanon Sand Delivery

Lebanon Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local sand, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

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 c...

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or joint work only calls for 1 to 2 inches, so a single yard goes further than people expect. For a paver patio or walkway, measure the square footage and match it against that 1 inch coverage number, then adjust up if you are going closer to 2 inches for a deeper bedding layer. Because it is sold by the cubic yard, ordering a bit more than the bare minimum is cheaper than a second delivery mid project.

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 Lebanon Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Most jobs using this sand also need crushed stone or paver base underneath it, since sand alone will not carry the load on its own over a Lebanon winter. If you are mixing mortar for stonework near the Opera House district or anywhere with older masonry, pairing it with the right cement ratio matters more than the sand itself. Some crews are shifting to clean chip stone under pavers instead of sand bedding, since it does not pump the way sand can under freeze thaw cycles.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

For mortar work in a zone 5a climate like Lebanon, keep your sand pile covered if rain is expected before you mix, since wet sand throws off your water to cement ratio and weakens the mix. This matters more here than in drier regions because Upper Valley weather swings fast, especially in spring and fall when most hardscape jobs happen. A tarp and a few concrete blocks on the corners is enough to keep a pile workable through a surprise shower.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake on paver joint sand is sweeping it in dry and calling it done. Wet the joints lightly after sweeping, then let it settle before adding more, repeating two or three passes gets a fuller, more stable joint. Skipping this step is the number one reason joint sand washes out or settles unevenly after the first hard rain or the first spring thaw following our long winters.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project only needs a small amount for mortar or a pool base, it is still worth ordering a full cubic yard rather than bagged material, since the per unit cost drops fast in bulk and leftover sand keeps indefinitely if kept dry and covered. Many Lebanon contractors keep a small reserve pile on site through the season for touch up work rather than reordering each time.

Working With Sand in Lebanon

Glacial till, which is what most Upper Valley lots sit on, is full of stones and inconsistent particle sizes, which is exactly the opposite of what you want under pavers or mixed into mortar. Washed sand gives you a uniform, predictable base material that does not fight you on site. With frost reaching deep into the ground here before the April 15 thaw, anything built on a poorly graded base tends to heave and shift over winter. Consistent sand under a patio or walkway helps that structure move evenly instead of cracking apart.

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 natural sand, the same material some regions call mason sand. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what makes it workable for mortar mixing and tight paver joints. We use the standard name here, but if your supplier or mason called for mason sand, this is it.

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How many yards do I need for a paver patio?

For joint sand, figure roughly one cubic yard per 324 square feet at a 1 inch fill depth, though most joint work uses less material than a full bedding layer. Measure your patio square footage, decide how deep you are filling the joints, and size your order from there. Ordering slightly extra covers uneven joints without a second delivery.

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When is the best time to do sand and mortar work in Lebanon?

Spring through fall is when most hardscape work happens here, once the ground is past the April 15 last frost and before the October 1 first frost limits working conditions. Mortar and paver work both depend on stable, above freezing temperatures to cure and settle properly, so the window really is that spring to fall stretch.

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Where will the sand be placed on delivery day?

We place the load wherever is safest and most accessible for the truck, usually the end of your driveway or a flat area close to your work site. Let us know ahead of time if access is tight, since some Lebanon properties have narrow driveways or steep grades from the elevation around here. Clearing the drop spot ahead of time speeds things up.

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Should I use sand or chip stone under my pavers?

Sand has been the traditional paver bedding material, but many installers are shifting to clean chip stone because it does not pump or shift the way sand can under freeze thaw cycles. Sand still works well for joints and mortar. For bedding specifically, ask about chip stone if you want something less prone to movement over Lebanon winters.

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