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Bedding Sand (Medium River)One of our most popular industry sands, tradesmen travel from far and wide to access this particular sand. The TLS Bedding sand has no silt content so when used under pavers, as a bedding under tiles, or around pipes, whether it is wet or dry it will hold its profile. |
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Pit SandThis is a washed sand, also known as fine sand or sharp sand, that can be used for mortar for Besser blocks, or when mixed with loam is ideal for Brickies mortar. It is also widely used for rendering. |
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Plaster SandThis originates from the Gold Coast area that is well known to provide a pure sand (with no pebbles) that is ideal for rendering or bagging. |
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Straddle White SandThe whitest sand you will ever find. Ideal for usage in sand pits or use for white mortar (though will need to be fattened up with lime). When used in sand pits it is a very clean sand so it won’t stain clothes, though it is a very fine sand. |
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Brickies LoamThis ‘fatty’ sand is used widely by bricklayers for mortar. This can be blended with pit sand depending on your preference. This sand is too dirty for use in sand pits. |
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Concrete BlendAtraditional blend of sand and gravel pre mixed which requires the addition of cement to make concrete. Available in 10mm and 20mm size. The 10mm is proving to be very popular as it is a lot easier to shovel. |
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