Building Sand
Our building sand or often referred as river sand is a fine 0/2mm soft sand used for block or brick laying and general mortar applications. Due to its consistency it delivers a smooth and workable texture, which when combined with cement it creates high-quality mortar with strong bonding properties. We source our builders sand from three regional deposits, providing us with red, yellow, and mission grey sand. Once dried the mixture will set as a plain grey colour, regardless of the original colour.
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Building Sand Details and Specifications
Building Sand Description
As the name suggest Building sand is commonly used within the construction industry for mortar applications, as when its combined with cement it creates a consistent mix and smooth finish. Building sand is a much finer and soft sand that combines easily with cement and water due to its grading of 0/2mm, enabling it to be easily manipulated as a workable mortar that bonds well to brick and block.
Building Sand Specifications
Building Sand Certificates & Documents
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Arena Sand
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Recycled Grit Sand
Recycled, washed Grit or Sharp Sand is produced from crushed, inert, recycled construction materials. It can be used under flags and paving on top of a good compact sub base. It has good water drainage properties as a result of its coarse grading. The grain size is 0/4mm.
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Fill Sand
Our Fill sand, also known as cable sand, is a manufactured fine aggregate with a consistency of 0/6mm grading, making it ideal for use as a non-structural backfill material across a range of groundworks and civil engineering applications. Due to its compacting nature and consistency it is ideal for the use beneath pipework, ducting, concrete slabs, paving, and flagging. Fill sand is frequently chosen for utility trench reinstatement and void filling where a stable and compactable layer is required.
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Eco Sand
Our Eco Sand is a sustainable fine aggregate made from crushed, washed recycled glass, with a consistent 0/5mm grading. Manufactured from post-consumer waste collected through local authority recycling programmes, it offers a reliable, environmentally conscious alternative to quarried sand. Its uniformity, clean finish, and consistent grain structure make it suitable for a wide range of non-structural construction and landscaping applications.
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