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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 mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most bedding or joint fill work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a paver patio or pool deck, measure the square footage first, then decide if you are laying a thin joint fill layer or a fuller bedding layer, since that doubles the yardage needed. Because it weighs about 1.35 tons per yard, larger orders add up fast, so it helps to confirm your total before checkout.

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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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.

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 mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most bedding or joint fill work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a paver patio or pool deck, measure the square footage first, then decide if you are laying a thin joint fill layer or a fuller bedding layer, since that doubles the yardage needed. Because it weighs about 1.35 tons per yard, larger orders add up fast, so it helps to confirm your total before checkout.

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, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Mason sand is usually just one layer of a bigger build. Pair it with paver base or crushed stone underneath for the structural layer, and with the pavers or block themselves on top. If you are working near a pool, a border edging material to hold the sand in place along the deck line is worth planning for at the same time.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand is finer and more consistent than concrete sand, which is exactly why it works for mortar, but that same fineness means it compacts differently under pavers. If you are bedding pavers rather than mixing mortar, many crews on the Treasure Coast have shifted to clean chip stone for that layer instead, since it will not pump or wash out through joints the way sand can during Florida's heavy summer rain.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is ordering sand too far ahead of a mortar pour. Once it is dumped on site, humidity and rain common here from June through October can add moisture you have not accounted for in your mix ratio. Test moisture content before batching mortar, and keep the pile covered with a tarp between work sessions to keep your mix consistent.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project uses both mortar sand and a bedding layer, it often makes sense to order them as separate yardages rather than trying to stretch one delivery across two uses. Mason sand costs more to produce than general fill sand because of the extra screening, so reserving it for mortar and joints, while using a coarser material for base work, keeps the job efficient.

Working With Sand in Port St Lucie

Port St Lucie already sits on sandy ground, so this material is not fighting your native soil the way it might elsewhere, it is doing a specific job on top of it. With a first frost that does not arrive until late December, crews here get a long stretch to pour mortar and set pavers without worrying about a sand base freezing or heaving. Near the Savannas Preserve, a lot of pool decks and paver patios go in on sandy lots where drainage is already good, so the sand's job is bedding and joint stability, not moisture control. It is also common to see it used for mortar mixing on block work, since the fine, uniform grain gives masons a workable mix.

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 mason sand the same as regular sand for a paver patio in Port St Lucie?

Not quite. Mason sand is finer and more uniform, which is ideal for mortar and joint fill, but for the bedding layer under pavers many local installers now use clean chip stone instead, since it drains better and does not pump out under Florida's heavy rain. Ask which layer you are filling before ordering.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a small pool deck?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch deep. If your deck is 300 square feet and you want a 2 inch bedding layer, plan on roughly 2 cubic yards. Measure your actual square footage first since pool decks vary a lot in shape and size.

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When is the best time to schedule a mortar or paver job here?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season in Port St Lucie, and with frost not arriving until late December, there is a long working window. Many crews still prefer to avoid the heaviest summer rain months for mortar work, since moisture affects mix consistency.

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Where will the sand be placed on delivery day?

The load goes wherever you specify at checkout, typically a driveway or staging area near your work site. Make sure that spot is clear and reachable by a delivery truck, and let us know if access is tight, since narrow lots near the Savannas area sometimes need extra planning.

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Should I use mason sand or a coarser sand for my project?

It depends on the job. Mason sand's fine, uniform grain is what makes mortar mixing and paver joint fill workable, but for bedding pavers or a pool base, a coarser sand or clean chip stone often performs better and holds up under Florida rain without shifting.

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