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Building Sands

Building Sands

Sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. There are a large number of sands available with each type of sand having particular qualities making them suitable for a particular task. The sands used for the building trade are not suitable for play or sport areas. For this you will require a silica sand, such as our Play and Sport Sand.
Our range of other sands are ideal for a variety of jobs such as mixing cement, laying blocks or even laying pipes on... check out the list and find the one to suit your particular requirements.

Available for delivery in bulk bags approx 850kg each, or in ploy bags approx 23kg each.


Building Sand

Building Sand

Building sand is a general purpose sand, commonly used for mortars and brick and block masonry.

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Soft Pit Sand

Soft Pit Sand

Soft Pit sand is ideal for laying brick and block paths or drives. Can also be used for 'blinding' and ducting. 

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Sharp Sand

Sharp Sand

Sharp sand is primarily used for concreting applications and as a bedding product for patio slabs and paviours.

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Screeding Sand

Screeding Sand

A mixture of sharp and fine washed sands, screeding sand is ideal for floor screeding, plastering and rendering. Also ideal for laying blocks, paviors and patio slabs on. 

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Windrush Eco Washed Cable Sand

Windrush Eco Washed Cable Sand

A recycled aggregate from the construction industry, ideal as a filling sand and the laying of cables and various underground pipe systems. Plus as a sub-base for brick paviours and slabs

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Windrush Eco Washed Sharp Sand

Windrush Eco Washed Sharp Sand

A ECO washed and recycled sand, processed from the recycling of construction waste. An alternative yet quality sand that can be used in the DIY and building trade.

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Play and Sport Sand

Play and Sport Sand

A high-grade silica sand ideal for the children’s sandpit, sports fields – long jump pits, equestrian arenas and gallops plus other suitable leisure applications.

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