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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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
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Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet, and most mortar or bedding work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a small patio or paver joint job, measure your square footage first, then figure your depth based on whether you are bedding pavers or setting a pool base. Most residential jobs here run under 3 cubic yards, but mortar mixing for a full retaining wall or larger patio can push higher.

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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Long Branch Sand Delivery

Long Branch Sand Delivery

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$74.00 per Yard
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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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
Google Review

Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard of mason sand covers about 324 square feet, and most mortar or bedding work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a small patio or paver joint job, measure your square footage first, then figure your depth based on whether you are bedding pavers or setting a pool base. Most residential jobs here run under 3 cubic yards, but mortar mixing for a full retaining wall or larger patio can push higher.

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 Long Branch Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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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Julie Nekich
Julie Nekich

Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...

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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Mason sand pairs with paver base gravel underneath and paver sand or polymeric sand for the joints on top. If you're mixing mortar for a stone wall near the water, order your stone or brick separately and have the sand on site first so the crew isn't waiting. A lot of Long Branch jobs also call for crushed stone as a base layer before the sand goes down.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Because Long Branch sits at low elevation near the shore, sand can hold moisture longer after a delivery than it would inland, especially if it rains within a day or two. If you're mixing mortar, let a scoop dry out slightly before you judge your water ratio, wet sand will throw off your mix and make it too sloppy to hold a joint properly on brick or stone work.

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A common mistake on paver jobs here is using mason sand as the bedding layer under the pavers themselves. It's too fine for that job and can wash out or pump up through joints over time, especially with the freeze thaw cycles between the Oct 27 first frost and Apr 28 last frost. Use a coarser paver base material underneath and save the mason sand strictly for filling joints or mixing mortar.

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If your project needs both mason sand and a base material like crushed stone, order them for the same delivery window so you're not paying for two separate truck trips. Most local jobs, whether it's a pool deck near the oceanfront park or a small patio, use far less sand than people expect, since it's only filling joints or forming a thin bedding layer, not building up depth.

Working With Sand in Long Branch

Long Branch already sits on sandy loam, so this material blends right into the native ground rather than fighting it like it would in a clay heavy town. That said, mason sand is a project material, not a lawn amendment, you are not spreading it over beds here. With the shore's damp air and salt exposure, a lot of local jobs are pool base leveling and mortar for stone or brick work near Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and the surrounding blocks. Hardscape season here runs spring through fall, same as most of the Jersey shore.

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 regular sand from a hardware store bag?

Not quite. This is washed and finely screened mason sand, more uniform than bagged play sand or concrete sand. It's the grade masons prefer for mortar because it mixes smoother and holds a joint better. Bagged sand varies a lot by brand, while a bulk delivery gives you one consistent product for the whole job.

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

Joint filling uses very little material, often under half a cubic yard for a typical patio, since you're only filling narrow gaps, not covering the whole surface. If you're also using it for a pool base at 1 to 2 inches deep, figure roughly one yard per 200 to 300 square feet depending on your exact depth.

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When's the best time to install this in Long Branch?

Spring through fall is when most hardscape work happens here, once the ground has cleared of any winter freeze and before the Oct 27 first frost complicates curing times for mortar. Mortar and sand set best in moderate, dry weather, so avoid pouring right before a forecasted rain.

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Where will the truck put the sand on delivery day?

The load gets placed at the driveway or spot you specify during checkout, so pick a location with enough clearance for a full size delivery truck. If your property has tight access, common near the older shore blocks, let us know the details so the driver can plan the drop accordingly.

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Should I use this or paver base sand for my patio?

For paver bedding, many builders now use clean chip stone instead of sand, since sand can wash out or pump up through joints over time. Save this mason sand for mortar mixing, paver joint filling, or pool base leveling, where its fine uniform texture is actually the advantage.

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