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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 covers about 324 square feet, and most mortar and joint work only needs 1 to 2 inches of material. For a typical patio joint fill or mortar mixing job, figure your square footage, divide by 324, and round up. Bigger pool base or bedding jobs will need more, so measure the full area before ordering.

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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Raleigh Sand Delivery

Raleigh 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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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.
Mitch Smouse
Mitch Smouse
Google Review

Ordered Dirt. Received Dirt. Would Buy Again.

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, and most mortar and joint work only needs 1 to 2 inches of material. For a typical patio joint fill or mortar mixing job, figure your square footage, divide by 324, and round up. Bigger pool base or bedding jobs will need more, so measure the full area before ordering.

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 Raleigh 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

Most Raleigh hardscape jobs pair this sand with paver base gravel underneath and either polymeric sand or chip stone for the final joint fill. If you're mixing mortar on site, you'll also want portland cement on hand before the load arrives.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand and concrete sand look similar but behave differently once wet. Mason sand is finer and more uniform, which is exactly why it works for mortar, it stays workable longer under the trowel. But that same fineness makes it a poor choice for paver bedding in our clay soils, since it can shift and wash out under freeze thaw cycles. Save it for mortar mixing and joint fill, not structural bedding layers.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake on Raleigh patio jobs is sweeping in joint sand before the base has fully settled. Give paver bedding a few days to compact naturally, especially after rain, before you fill joints. Rushing this step means joints open back up within a season and you're back out there resweeping sand into gaps that should have closed the first time.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project spans both mortar work and paver joints, order mason sand as one load rather than splitting into small bag purchases. Bags cost more per unit and you'll likely underestimate what mortar mixing actually consumes once you're on site. A single cubic yard delivery covers both uses with room to spare and less waste at the end of the job.

Working With Sand in Raleigh

Raleigh's clay loam holds water and resists drainage, which is exactly why mason sand matters for anything you're building on top of it, not into it. Hardscape crews around the City of Oaks use it to bed pavers and set mortar joints on patios near brick homes and on projects close to the Capitol where drainage under stone matters. It won't fix the clay underneath, but it gives you a workable, stable layer above it for mortar mixing or joint fill. Spring through fall, when hardscape season is in full swing here, this is the material masons keep coming back for.

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 I'd buy at a hardware store here in Raleigh?

Yes, this is washed and finely screened mason sand, the same material sold in bags locally, just delivered in bulk by the cubic yard. It's the standard choice for mortar mixing and paver joint fill in this area, finer and more uniform than concrete sand.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a paver patio joint fill?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch deep, which is more depth than joint fill actually needs. For most patios, a fraction of a yard handles joint sweeping, but we still recommend rounding up since sweep-in loss during compaction is common.

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When is the best time to schedule a hardscape sand delivery in Raleigh?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season here, so scheduling ahead during those months helps you plan around contractor demand. There's no strict install window for the sand itself, but working before the first frost around October 30 keeps mortar curing conditions on your side.

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Where will the sand be placed when it's delivered?

Our driver places the load wherever you have a flat, accessible area, most often a driveway. Let us know at checkout if access is tight or if you need it placed somewhere specific, and have a tarp or moving plan ready if it can't sit there long.

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Should I use mason sand or chip stone for my paver joints?

Mason sand is the traditional choice and still common for mortar work, but chip stone is increasingly used for paver joints because it doesn't pump out or wash away like fine sand can. If your project is mortar based, mason sand is the right call. For paver joints specifically, ask about chip stone.

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