Types Of Sand Supplies Perth Construction Workers And Home-Owners Must Be Familiar With

Sand is always a staple in any construction or building job or project. Although it can never be used in its raw form due to its inherent properties, combining sand with more durable and stable materials such as gravel and cement, will be good material for durable and strong walls or floors and can even make up the structure’s foundation.




The Many Uses Of Sand


Aside from being a vital material or “extender” used in construction, sand is also used in gardens or lawns and is a widely-used landscaping component for aesthetic purposes. Sand is also an important element in aquariums and other water tanks. It can also be used in roads and railroads constructions to provide better tractions to vehicles. In sandblasting, sand serves as an abrasive material for cleaning and polishing items. These are just a few of the more popular uses of sand.




The Four Types Of Sand Supplies Perth Construction And Contracting Companies Commonly Use

Brickies sand   

This type of sand is mainly used by bricklayers. Its clay component that makes it very sticky and is regularly combined with cement and lime to make mortar: the material that holds bricks together. Brickies sand is very easy to work with because it is compressible and a smoother finish can be achieved easily by scraping out the extra material discharge.  Brickies are also called fatty sand, brick sand or brickie’s loam.

Plastering sand

This is a distinct type of sand that is commonly used in construction and building architectural structures for binding walls and plastering ceilings. It is used in combination with cement and water to create mortar.

Paving sand

This kind of sand is used for the installation of paved walkways. It has three basic kinds: bedding sand, river-washed sand and Polymeric sand. They all achieve a unique look and prevent the paving from sinking or shifting. Among these three, Polymeric sand is the most popular option because it is more durable, prevents washouts, deters weeds, is ant-resistant, and it comes in a variety of colors.

White sand

White sand, taken especially from tropical and subtropical coastal settings, is usually eroded limestone with coral and shell fragments as well as other organically derived fragmented material. It is mainly used in sandblasting to smooth coarse surfaces and is an ingredient for concrete cement and render mixes. They are also commonly used by landscape artists to create small hills and slopes. They are also used for making bunkers in golf courses.

A little knowledge always goes a long way so being informed or familiar with the popular types of sand and their uses is certainly worth doing.

Author Bio:

Lawrence Gray is a DIY expert and blogger. He gained the inspiration to write this article after visiting www.martelletticontracting.com.au