• Myers Corner NY Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Myers Corner NY Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 2
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.
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 of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver joint or mortar mixing jobs only need a thin working layer, so a single yard goes further than people expect. At 1.35 tons per cubic yard, even a modest order adds real weight, so measure your joint area or your mortar batch needs before rounding up. For pool base work, figure your depth closer to 2 inches and divide the coverage number in half.

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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

Myers Corner Sand Delivery

Myers Corner Sand Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$74.00 per Yard
$74.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Minimum of 3 Yard
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
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.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your sand isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

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 of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver joint or mortar mixing jobs only need a thin working layer, so a single yard goes further than people expect. At 1.35 tons per cubic yard, even a modest order adds real weight, so measure your joint area or your mortar batch needs before rounding up. For pool base work, figure your depth closer to 2 inches and divide the coverage number in half.

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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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.

2

Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

3

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 Myers Corner Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
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...

Read full 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 compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

Google Review
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...

Read full review

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!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Paver base work usually calls for a crushed stone base beneath this sand, and many installers in this area are now using clean chip stone instead of sand for the bedding layer itself since it does not pump out over time. If you are repointing brick near an older Myers Corner home, you may also want a matching mortar mix on hand. Pool installers typically pair this sand with a leveling stone layer below it.

Myers Corner Soil Delivery
Myers Corner Mulch Delivery
Map of the sand delivery area around Myers Corner, New York

Service area

Areas we deliver sand in Myers Corner, New York

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is exactly why it works for mortar and not for base layers. If you are mixing mortar on site near Bowdoin Park's older stonework, keep the sand dry until you are ready to mix, since silt loam soil holds ambient moisture and a damp sand pile throws off your water ratio in the mix.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is using this sand as paver bedding and expecting it to stay put. It pumps and washes out under freeze thaw cycles, which Myers Corner sees plenty of between October and April. Chip stone has become the standard bedding choice for that reason, so reserve this sand for joints, mortar, and pool base work where its fine texture is actually needed.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly more than your calculated joint or mortar volume, sand compacts and settles once placed and swept into joints, so a cubic yard that looks generous on paper often runs tight in practice. If you are doing both mortar work and paver joints on the same job, one combined order is more efficient than two separate deliveries.

Working With Sand in Myers Corner

Myers Corner sits on silt loam, which drains slower than sandy soil and holds moisture longer into spring, so hardscape crews here often wait for the ground to firm up before setting a base course. This sand is not a base material though, it is for mortar mixing and joint filling, and for pool bases where a fine, even texture is needed under the liner. With a first frost around October 15 and last frost around April 15, the working season for mortar work runs roughly six months, and material sitting outside past frost should be tarped to keep it workable. Homes near Bowdoin Park with older stone or brick work often need this sand for repointing rather than new construction.

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

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

Is this the same as mason sand?

Yes, mason sand is the common name for this washed, finely screened sand in many regions. It is what you want for mortar mixing, paver joint filling, and pool base work, as opposed to coarser concrete sand or bedding stone used under pavers.

Answer

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

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch deep, but joint filling only uses a fraction of that per square foot of patio since you are filling narrow gaps, not the whole surface. Most standard patios need well under a full yard, so measure joint width and total linear footage before ordering.

Answer

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

Spring through fall works best, roughly April 15 through mid October based on typical frost dates here. Mortar cures poorly in cold, damp conditions, and working sand outdoors in freezing temperatures is difficult, so most masons here schedule this work well before the October frost sets in.

Answer

Where will the sand be placed on delivery?

The load is placed at the driveway or curb location you specify at checkout, so make sure that spot is clear and accessible. Delivery trucks are large and cannot maneuver into tight backyards or narrow side yards, so plan for a short wheelbarrow haul if your project site is further back.

Answer

Should I use this sand or chip stone under my pavers?

For paver bedding, chip stone is now the more common choice since it locks in place and does not pump out over time the way sand can, especially through freeze thaw cycles. This sand is better reserved for joint filling, mortar mixing, and pool base applications where its fine texture serves a real purpose.

More delivery around Myers Corner, New York

All Myers Corner, New York landscape supply