Sharp Sand Loose Load Tonne
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Key Features
- {{fitness_center}} Coarse-grained sand
- {{check_circle}} Ideal for large-scale works
- {{layers}} Key aggregate component for strong, stable concrete mixes
- {{copy_all}} Forms the base material for smooth, stable screeds
Technical Specification
| URN: | 6001155 |
|---|---|
| Product: | Sharp Sand |
| Application: | Paving, Concrete & Screeds, Lawn Mainenance, and Render Scratch Coats |
| Material Type: | Natural Aggregate |
| Size: | Loose Load |
| Weight: | 1000kg |
| Sales Unit: | Tonne |
| Density: | 1650kg/m3 |
| Product Standard: | BS EN 12620 |
| Grade: | 0 - 4mm |
| Status: | Non-Returnable |
Product Overview
Sharp sand supplied in a loose load format. This coarse-grained building sand consists of angular silica particles typically ranging from 0-4mm in size, quarried and washed for uniform texture and stability.
It provides high strength, free-draining performance, and strong interlock, making it ideal for use in concreting, paving, and screeding applications.
The sand’s coarse structure prevents excessive binding, ensuring effective compaction without trapping moisture. This makes it particularly suitable for mixing with cement to create robust concrete or mortar bases where load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability are required.
With its clean, granular finish, sharp sand performs equally well in structural and aesthetic applications such as bedding slabs, laying block paving, and forming stable screed layers.
Supplied in bulk loose load format, it enables direct on-site tipping for efficient handling, large-scale coverage, and reduced packaging waste.
Features & Benefits
- High Strength Composition: Coarse-grained particles deliver strong interlock and excellent load-bearing stability in structural applications.
- Free-Draining Texture: Open particle structure allows water to pass freely, reducing risk of pooling or waterlogging beneath paving or concrete layers.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for mixing concrete, bedding slabs, laying block paving, and forming stable screed bases.
- Consistent Quality: Washed and graded to ensure uniform grain size and reliable performance across all applications.
- Bulk loose format: Delivered without packaging to allow for direct tipping and immediate use on large-scale groundwork areas.
- Tipping vehicle delivery: Supplied on a specialised lorry designed to offload the material by tipping directly onto the ground.
Applications
- Concrete Production: Used as a key aggregate component for strong, stable concrete mixes in structural works.
- Paving and Slab Bedding: Provides a firm, even bedding layer beneath block paving or flagstones.
- Floor Screeding: Forms the base material for smooth, stable screeds in flooring construction.
- Drainage Layers: Serves as a free-draining sub-base beneath paved or hardstanding areas.
- General Construction Use: Suitable for civil, domestic, or landscaping applications requiring coarse, stable sand with structural strength.
Installation Guidance
- Site Preparation: Ensure the area is level, stable, and free from debris before placement.
- Placement: Tip directly from vehicle or distribute mechanically to achieve even coverage.
- Mixing: Combine with cement and aggregate in appropriate ratios when preparing concrete or mortar.
- Layer Control: Spread evenly to specified depth to achieve correct compaction and finish.
- Inspection: Confirm uniform grain distribution and moisture content before overlying materials or structural layers.
Compliance & Performance
- Material Specification: Coarse washed silica sand graded 0-4mm for concreting and paving applications.
- Performance Standard: Conforms to BS EN 13139 for mortar sand and BS EN 12620 for concrete aggregate.
- Physical Properties: Angular, non-reactive, and low in clay content to maintain high strength and free drainage.
- Non-returnable status: This product cannot be returned or refunded once it has been offloaded from the delivery vehicle.
- Important note: Ensure the tipping area is clear of overhead cables and has sufficient space for a large HGV to manoeuvre safely.
Delivery & Returns Information
Delivery charges vary by product category and order value. Items may ship from different suppliers and arrive separately, so delivery charges can be shown per part of your order at checkout.
Standard (Nationwide) Delivery
| Timber & Sheet, Building Materials, Joinery and Gardens & Landscaping Products | |
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| ORDER VALUE | DELIVERY CHARGE |
| Under £300 | £25 ex. VAT |
| Over £300 ex. VAT | FREE |
Express Delivery
| Express Delivery - Insulation and Plasterboard & Drylining | |
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| ORDER VALUE | DELIVERY CHARGE |
| Under £400 | £90 ex. VAT |
| Over £400 ex. VAT | £55 ex. VAT |
| Express Delivery - Timber & Sheet, Building Materials, Joinery and Gardens & Landscaping Products | |
| ORDER VALUE | DELIVERY CHARGE |
| Under £300 | £50 ex. VAT |
| Over £300 ex. VAT | £35 ex. VAT |
How delivery works
We work with a nationwide network of trusted suppliers. Items in your basket may be supplied by different suppliers and delivered separately. Where this applies, you will see delivery charges shown at checkout for each part of your order. We always aim to group products from the same supplier to keep delivery costs as low as possible.
Delivery areas
Delivery charges apply to mainland UK, excluding: AB, CA, CF, DD, DG, EH, EX, FK, KA, KW, KY, IV, LA, LD, LL, ML, NP, PA, PH, PL, SA, SY, TR, TQ and TD.
If your address is in one of these areas, we will contact you before processing your order to confirm any additional costs. We do not currently offer delivery outside the UK mainland.
What to expect on delivery day
- Deliveries are typically kerbside.
- Please ensure someone is on-site to accept delivery. For heavier items, help with offloading may be required.
- Many building materials arrive on large vehicles. If access is restricted, a specialist vehicle such as a HIAB may be required and could incur an additional charge.
Why delivery can cost more than typical parcel delivery
Building materials often travel on larger vehicles and usually carry fewer drops per run than parcel networks. That is why delivery charges can be higher than standard e-commerce shipping.
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