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Sharp Sand Bulk Bag

Sharp sand, also known as grit sand, coarse sand or concreting sand, is a coarse-grained sand with a gritty texture. Sharp Sand is composed of grains of rock, the size ranging from 0.06mm to 2.0mm. These particles are mostly quartz, although there are other minerals such as clays and irons mixed in. In contrast to Building Sand which is a fine, uniform sand. Grit sand is a rough, graded sand with a higher percentage of larger grain sizes. This makes it more commonly used in gardens as it's coarse open structure allows moisture movement from area to area.

Sharp sand is a popular choice for making concrete because it provides good strength and durability. It is also used for a variety of other purposes, such as laying paving stones, mixing mortar, and improving drainage in gardens.

Key properties of concreting sand:

Coarse grain

Sharp sand has a coarse grain size, which means that the individual grains are relatively large. This gives the sand a gritty texture and makes it ideal for applications where strength and durability are important.

Low clay and silt content

Grit sand has a low clay and silt content, which means that it is free-draining and will not easily compact. This makes it a good choice for applications where drainage is important.

Sharp edges

The individual grains of this coarse sand have sharp edges, which helps to improve the bond between the sand and other materials, such as cement. This makes sharp sand a good choice for applications where strength is important.

Sharp Sand FAQ

What do you use sharp sand for?

Sharp sand is most commonly used for paving, be it for bedding paving slabs or as a screed for laying block paving on but other uses are:

• For use in floor screeding
• General fill or screed material
• Mixing with other sand types for specialist renders
• Mixing with cement, gravel & water to form concrete
• Ideal for garden soil to allow water to drain
• Creating potting soil or to loosen clay soil
• Top dressing lawns and on greenhouse capillary benches
 

What is the weight of bulk bag sharp sand?

What people often refer to as ''sharp sand ton bag'' is actually now supplied with a minimum weight of 800kg. The bags they are supplied in can though hold up to 1000kg. Useful if they happen to fill a bit extra in the loading bucket!

Bulk bag sharp sand coverage details?

1000kg will cover approximately 10m2 at 50mm thick. This means if the bulk bag was to weigh the minimum amount of 800kg, the coverage would then be around 8m2 at 50mm depth.