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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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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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 paver or mortar work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a typical 200 square foot patio bedding, that puts you around 1 to 1.5 cubic yards depending on how deep you screed it. Measure your paver or mortar area in square feet first, then work backward from the depth your project actually calls for.

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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Sandy Springs Sand Delivery

Sandy Springs 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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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 mason sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most paver or mortar work only needs 1 to 2 inches. For a typical 200 square foot patio bedding, that puts you around 1 to 1.5 cubic yards depending on how deep you screed it. Measure your paver or mortar area in square feet first, then work backward from the depth your project actually calls for.

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 Sandy Springs Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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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...

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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.

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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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Most paver jobs pair mason sand with polymeric jointing sand for the final fill and a base layer of crushed stone underneath for drainage in that heavy red clay. Mortar jobs usually need it alongside cement and lime. If you are also regrading a soggy spot near the Chattahoochee floodplain, ask about drainage gravel to move with the same delivery.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand pulls moisture out of the air fast in Georgia's humidity, especially spring through fall when most hardscape jobs happen here. If it sits uncovered for more than a day or two before you mix mortar, it can clump and throw off your water ratio. Tarp the pile loosely, enough to shed rain but not trap condensation underneath, and screed a test patch before committing to a full batch.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A lot of paver crews around Sandy Springs still bed with mason sand out of habit, but it pumps under joint sand over time, especially with the freeze thaw swings we get between November and March. Clean chip stone bedding does not pump the same way and holds pavers flatter over red clay subgrade. Save the mason sand for mortar and pool base work where its finer grain actually matters.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are doing both mortar and paver joint work on the same project, order mason sand and joint sand in the same delivery to save a second trip charge. Keep the piles separated on a tarp so grain sizes do not mix, since even a small amount of mason sand blended into polymeric joint sand can weaken its bond once it sets.

Working With Sand in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs sits on red clay that drains slowly and shifts with the seasons, which is part of why so many homeowners here bring in mason sand for paver patios and walkways instead of setting stone directly on the native soil. With the Chattahoochee running through town, a lot of properties deal with damp low spots near the river corridor, and a proper sand bed helps a patio or walkway stay level instead of heaving. Masons working on additions and retaining walls near Perimeter also rely on it for mortar mix, since concrete sand is too coarse to trowel smoothly. It is a project material, not a groundcover, so most orders here are tied to a specific build date.

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 what I'd use for a paver base in Sandy Springs?

Not exactly. Mason sand is finer and better suited to mortar mixing, pool bases, and paver joints. For the actual bedding layer under pavers, many local crews now use clean chip stone instead, since it resists pumping better than sand over our red clay subgrade. We can help you figure out which layer needs which material.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a small patio?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch deep. For a 150 to 250 square foot patio bedded at 1 to 2 inches, plan on roughly 1 to 1.5 cubic yards. Measure your actual square footage and depth first, since undersizing means a second delivery mid project.

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When is the best time to schedule a sand delivery for hardscape work?

Spring through fall is peak hardscape season here, with steadier weather for mortar curing and paver setting. Our last frost is typically late March and first frost mid November, so most crews avoid mixing mortar outside that window since cold slows curing and can weaken the bond.

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Where will the truck place the sand on delivery day?

We place the load on a hard, accessible surface like a driveway that you point out ahead of time, delivery is scheduled at checkout so you can plan around it. Make sure there is clear access from the street and enough space for the truck to maneuver, especially on the narrower streets near some Sandy Springs neighborhoods.

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

It depends on the job. Mason sand is finer and washed more uniformly, which makes it workable for mortar and paver joints. Concrete sand is coarser and better mixed into concrete itself. If you are unsure which your project calls for, tell us the end use and we can point you to the right material.

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