Sand has a lot of different uses on construction sites, around your yard, and in special projects. Finding sand is not overly challenging, but getting suitable sand in the qualities necessary can be unless you know who to call.
Not All Sand Is The Same
When you think of sand, you might think it is all the same fine, granular soil you find in many places, like the beach. The reality is that there are many different kinds of sands that work well in specific situations.
Some sand is coarse and works well to mix into things like concrete. In contrast, other sand is very fine and is a better filter media. Getting the best sand for your needs sometimes requires some research or a visit to a sand supply that can go over the material with you and show you different colors, textures, and granular sizes that you can choose from.
If you have a specific need for the sand, the supplier can help you decide which type fits your use and help you determine how much you need. Sand used in a septic installation, for instance, is often a medium grit that is free of large rocks, and you may need several yards of it to create a bed under the tank or to fill around drains.
Sand Quantities
Many common sand types are available at the local home center in bags weight fifty to a hundred pounds. For small projects, purchasing a few bags may work fine, but a construction project may need sand delivered to the site in much larger qualities.
A sand summary company can fill dump trucks or semi-trucks with special trailers and send them to your site. Pick a spot on the site to pile the sand until you need it, and the drivers can bring the sand to the same location each time they deliver it.
In large quantities, multiple trucks carrying ten to fifteen yards of sand at a time will create a large pile very quickly. However, for projects needing that much sand, it is often the most efficient way to get it to the site.
Storing Sand
Once you have the sand you need for your project, it is essential to store it away from moisture because it will clump and be hard to use if it gets wet. You can store bags of sand in a shed, basement, or outside on a pallet with a tarp covering them.
Bulk sand delivery that leaves you with a large pile of sand is more challenging to store, but for most situations, a large tarp can be laid over the pile and secured along the edges. The tarp will help keep most of the water off the sand if it is outside. If you have a shed or open lean-to-like barn, you may want to have the sand piled in it to help protect it until you are ready to use it.
For more information about sand, contact a local supplier.
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