You can find sand used in many different ways, but not all of them are suitable for construction projects. Sand is mostly used as an aggregate in concrete, but if you look around, you'll see how important sand is to modern construction. Sand fromdeserts and beaches, for example, is not durable enough for most projects. Different types of sand are suitable for construction, but there are differences among them.Different types of sand are suitable for construction, but there are differences among them.
Very well graded sand, 3% – 4% clay content
Screened material not washed
Makes up the majority of sand material contained in asphalt.
You should use Granular A for sub-base, such as under patios and walkways, for mixing concrete, and for topdressing driveways.
Fine aggregates are essentially any natural sand particles won from the land through the mining process. Fine aggregates consist of natural sand or any crushed stone particles that are ¼” or smaller. This product is often referred to as 1/4’” minus as it refers to the size, or grading, of this particular aggregate.
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Crushed Fines and also known as Quarry Dust, is a form of fractured gravel chips and fine dust used to solidify the base under patios and walkways.
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