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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.
Hannah
Hannah
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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).

At a 1 to 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 324 square feet at 1 inch, so a typical paver patio or pool base project runs anywhere from half a yard to a couple yards depending on footprint. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether you are mixing mortar, setting pavers, or leveling a pool base. Sand is heavy at 1.35 tons per cubic yard, so it is worth getting the quantity right before delivery day.

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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Rochester Sand Delivery

Rochester 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.
Hannah
Hannah
Google Review

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).

At a 1 to 2 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers roughly 324 square feet at 1 inch, so a typical paver patio or pool base project runs anywhere from half a yard to a couple yards depending on footprint. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether you are mixing mortar, setting pavers, or leveling a pool base. Sand is heavy at 1.35 tons per cubic yard, so it is worth getting the quantity right before delivery day.

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 Rochester Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Hannah
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).

Google Review
Nicole Sheehe
Nicole Sheehe

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Sand pairs naturally with paver base stone or crushed gravel underneath it, and with polymeric jointing sand on top once pavers are set. If you are pouring a mortar mix on site, you will also want bagged cement on hand. For pool installs, a layer of compacted gravel below the sand base helps with long term drainage given Rochester's heavier silt loam soil.

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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 mixes smooth without the coarse grit that makes joints crumble. If you are setting pavers instead, many Rochester contractors are shifting to clean chip stone for bedding because it locks in place and does not pump up through joints the way sand can after a hard freeze thaw cycle.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Rochester's freeze thaw cycles are rough on sand bedding under pavers if it was not compacted properly before winter. If sand pumps up between joints after a season, that is usually a sign it was installed too wet or not compacted in thin lifts. Plan hardscape sand work for a dry stretch in late spring through early fall, and avoid installing right before a hard rain, since silt loam subgrade below it holds water longer than sandy ground would.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order slightly less than you think for jointing sand and slightly more for bedding, since bedding sand compacts down and loses volume once you screed and set pavers on it. If you are doing both a paver base and mortar work on the same job, order them as two separate quantities rather than guessing a blended total, it keeps waste down and makes it easier to reorder just the piece you run short on.

Working With Sand in Rochester

Rochester sits on silt loam, which drains slower and holds more moisture than sandy soil, so masonry and hardscape crews here lean on sand to build a stable, well drained base under pavers and mortar joints rather than relying on native soil. With a 6a zone and frost reaching well below grade by winter, any sand used for bedding needs to be installed and compacted before that October 15 frost date locks things down. Pool installers around the city also use it for base leveling ahead of the summer swim season. It is a project material, not a landscaping fill, so most orders here tie directly to a specific build.

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 sand used for mortar and paver joints, or do I need different types?

Mason sand, which is what we deliver, is fine and uniform enough for mortar mixing and works for paver joints too. For paver bedding specifically, many contractors in Rochester now use clean chip stone instead, since it resists pumping through joints after our freeze thaw winters. Tell us your use case if you are unsure which fits your job.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio in Rochester?

At 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a 200 square foot patio bedding layer needs roughly two thirds of a yard. Add a bit more if you are also using sand for jointing on top. Measure your actual patio footprint before ordering since it is easy to round up more than you need.

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When is the best time to install sand for a hardscape project here?

Spring through fall works best, ideally on a dry stretch of days so the sand compacts evenly rather than clumping. Try to finish and compact your base well before the October 15 first frost date, since ground movement from freezing can shift an uncompacted bed over winter.

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Where will the sand be dropped off, and do I need to be home?

We place the load at the driveway or curb location you specify at checkout, so you do not need to be present for delivery itself as long as the drop spot is clear and accessible. With Rochester's older, narrower lots, let us know if there are tight turns or low clearance so we can plan the drop accordingly.

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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 workable and smooth, so stick with it for mortar mixing and pool base leveling. For paver bedding, consider clean chip stone instead, since it holds its position better than sand through our freeze thaw cycles and does not pump up between joints over time.

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