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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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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...

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a typical paver patio joint fill or mortar batching job rarely needs more than a yard or two. For pool base work or thicker beds up to 2 inches, figure closer to half that coverage per yard. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether you are filling joints or building a bed.

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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Scranton Sand Delivery

Scranton 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.
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...

At a 1 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 324 square feet, so a typical paver patio joint fill or mortar batching job rarely needs more than a yard or two. For pool base work or thicker beds up to 2 inches, figure closer to half that coverage per yard. Measure your square footage first, then decide on depth based on whether you are filling joints or building a bed.

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 and wait

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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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

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 jobs using this sand also need base material underneath, whether that is crushed stone or paver base, since sand alone will not carry structural loads over Scranton's clay subgrade. If you are doing paver work, some crews are shifting to clean chip stone for the bedding layer since it does not pump the way sand can under freeze thaw movement. It is worth asking your mason which they prefer before you order.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Mason sand's fine, uniform grain is what makes it work for mortar, but that same fineness means it can wash out of paver joints faster than coarser sand if it is not compacted and swept in properly. In Scranton's freeze thaw climate, joints that are underfilled in fall tend to open up by spring. Sweep sand into joints in multiple passes, then run a plate compactor over the surface before a final top off, rather than trying to fill everything in one pass.

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A common mistake on rocky clay sites is skipping a proper base layer and assuming sand alone will stabilize a patio or walkway. Sand is not a structural base, it is a bedding and joint material. On Scranton's clay, water that cannot drain through the subgrade will eventually push sand and pavers around no matter how well the joints were filled. Always plan compacted crushed stone underneath before the sand layer goes down.

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If your project spans mortar work and paver joints, order mason sand for both rather than switching materials midway, since the fine grain works for either use and you avoid having two half used piles on site. Timing deliveries for spring or early fall, before ground saturation from winter thaw, also keeps the material workable and keeps your crew off soft, muddy clay.

Working With Sand in Scranton

Scranton sits on rocky clay that does not drain well and does not compact predictably, which is exactly why hardscape crews here lean on sand rather than trying to bed pavers directly on native soil. With freeze thaw cycles running from around October 5 to May 5, joints and bedding layers need a material that will not hold water and heave. Mason sand fills paver joints tight and stays put through a Scranton winter better than a coarser product. A lot of local masons still specify it for mortar mixes on stone and brick work near Steamtown and the older neighborhoods with masonry facades.

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 my mason will ask for on a mortar job in Scranton?

Yes, this is washed and finely screened natural sand, the same material masons call mason sand for mixing mortar. It is finer and more uniform than concrete sand, which is what keeps mortar workable when it is being troweled. Confirm with your mason before ordering, but this is the standard choice for mortar batching and paver joint work.

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How many cubic yards do I need for a paver patio's joint sand?

One cubic yard covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, which is typically more than enough for joint filling on a patio, since joints only need a shallow layer. Measure your patio square footage, and unless you are also doing a bedding layer, a single yard usually covers a good sized project with some left over.

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

Hardscape season here runs spring through fall, and most crews prefer delivery once the ground has dried out from spring thaw, typically after early May. Working with mason sand in cold or wet conditions is harder to compact evenly, so scheduling delivery during drier months makes the install go smoother.

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

The load is placed wherever you specify at your address, usually a driveway or a clear spot near the work area. Make sure the drop zone can fit a delivery truck and is free of low hanging branches or obstacles, especially given Scranton's hilly terrain and narrower older driveways in some neighborhoods.

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Should I use sand or chip stone for my paver bedding layer?

Mason sand has traditionally been used for paver bedding, but many crews are shifting to clean chip stone since it does not pump or shift under freeze thaw cycles the way sand can. For joint filling, sand still works well. Ask your installer which they prefer for the bedding layer specifically, since it depends on their method.

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