• O'Fallon MO Sand Delivery - Mulch Mound
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Sand - Mulch Mound
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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
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I have ordered twice now, a pleasure to deal with, easy and fast delivery, beautiful mulch!

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical patio joint fill or mortar mixing job rarely needs more than a yard or two. For paver joints, figure closer to the 1 inch side of the range, and for mortar mixing you are working by volume in the mix rather than spreading it, so measure your batch ratio first and back into a cubic yard estimate from there.

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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O'Fallon Sand Delivery

O'Fallon 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 of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, so a typical patio joint fill or mortar mixing job rarely needs more than a yard or two. For paver joints, figure closer to the 1 inch side of the range, and for mortar mixing you are working by volume in the mix rather than spreading it, so measure your batch ratio first and back into a cubic yard estimate from there.

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 O'Fallon Folks

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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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Sand pairs naturally with paver base stone or crushed limestone for the compacted foundation layer, and with polymeric sand or chip stone for the final joint fill, since loose mason sand alone in joints can wash out under heavy rain. If you are mixing mortar, order it alongside your brick or block delivery so both loads land the same day.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

For paver joints, many crews around O'Fallon have shifted away from loose mason sand toward polymeric sand or fine chip stone, because plain sand pumps out from under pavers over a few freeze thaw cycles, especially with our winter swing down to the Apr 12 last frost. If you are set on traditional sand joints, plan on topping them off every year or two rather than expecting them to stay put permanently.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is ordering concrete sand when the job actually calls for mason sand, or the reverse. Mortar mixing needs the finer, more uniform grade for workability and bond strength, while concrete work wants the coarser grade for structural mix. Check your project spec or ask your mason before ordering, since the two are not interchangeable even though they look similar in the pile.

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If you have both a mortar job and a paver base to build, order your bedding stone and mason sand together to consolidate delivery, since a partial truck run for one small sand order is less efficient than combining loads. Keep leftover sand covered with a tarp between phases of a project, uncovered sand piles compact and hold rainwater, which changes your mix ratios on the next batch.

Working With Sand in O'Fallon

O'Fallon sits on silt loam, a soil that already holds moisture well, so most sand orders here are not for soil amendment, they are for hardscape work like patios near Fort Zumwalt Park or mortar for brick and block projects. With hardscape season running spring through fall before the Oct 20 frost date, sand for paver joints and mortar mixing tends to move fastest in warmer stretches when concrete and mortar cure properly. Because this is project driven material, most homeowners here order it once they already have a defined patio, walkway, or masonry job measured out.

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 the sand used under pavers?

It can be, but many installers now use chip stone or polymeric sand for paver bedding and joints instead of plain mason sand, since loose sand tends to pump out from joints over time. Mason sand is still the right choice for mortar mixing and is commonly used for pool base leveling. Tell us your application and we can confirm the right grade for your job.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a mortar job?

Mortar mixing is measured by mix ratio rather than area coverage, so a good starting point is one cubic yard of sand per roughly 6 to 8 standard mortar batches, depending on your specific ratio. For joint filling or base leveling, use the coverage rate of about 324 square feet per cubic yard at 1 inch depth to size your order.

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When is the best time to install a sand paver base in O'Fallon?

Spring through fall works best, before the first frost around Oct 20, since compaction and any mortar work perform better above freezing. Avoid installing right after heavy rain, since our silt loam base soil holds water and can stay soft longer than sandier soils, which affects how well the base compacts.

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Where will the truck place the sand on delivery day?

The driver places the load at the driveway or curb location you specify at checkout, so pick a spot with clear truck access ahead of time. If you need it closer to a backyard patio site, let us know at ordering, some yards allow a closer drop with the right access width.

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Should I order mason sand or concrete sand for my project?

It depends on the job. Mason sand is finer and more uniform, which is what makes mortar workable for brick and block work, while concrete sand is coarser and used in structural concrete mixes. If you are unsure which your project calls for, check your mortar or concrete mix spec, or ask us before ordering since the two are not interchangeable.

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