Sand

Sand is a fine and coarse mineral aggregate utilized across numerous construction projects. Journeypersons across the trades use sand as a means of irrigation and support to foundational structures, as well as a base for many landscaping jobs.

Sand Applications

Sand is an essential component in concrete and cement mixtures, with each mixture requiring different quantities and types of sand. The sand binds the mixture, adding rigidity to the compound, which provides much-needed flexibility to reduce the appearance of cracks and stress.

Sand is often used to support structural foundations, landscaping and assists in the drainage of irrigation for a build. When combined with the right layering of other materials, the sand acts as the glue pulling all components of the job together, holding strong amidst all weather climates.

Asphalt is also mixed with sand to provide different outcomes in both aesthetic appeal and functionality, including bringing longevity.

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SAND EXTRACTION

Extracting sand is one of the most technical and thorough aggregate procedures. The fine nature of sand means that extensive and proven techniques must be employed to accurately extract the sand.

We start by investigating the quality of minerals pulled from the ground. Our extraction specialists ensure the quality of the sand through a series of tests before and after the dig.

First, the sites are thoroughly tested before each initial dig and continuously throughout the life of the pit. This is done to make sure our product is of the highest grade for current and future projects. If there are any issues with the finished product, it always originates from the source.

Sorting our aggregates is the next step. It is a crucial component in producing high-grade products for numerous applications. Extracting the minerals to build sand compounds is a thorough and careful process. There are many methods of sorting produce sand of different categories, with each method of sorting yielding different quantities and physical specifications.

SAND Aggregates Products

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Concrete Sand

Applications: Concrete Sand is an ingredient used for mixing concrete for construction projects. 

Byproduct: Crushed rock.

Sand is a fine and coarse mineral aggregate utilized across numerous construction projects. Journeypersons across the trades use sand as a means of irrigation and support to foundational structures, as well as a base for many landscaping jobs.

 

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Drainage  Sand

Applications: Drainage sand can be used for drainage as well as irrigation for construction sites.

Byproduct: Crushed Rock.

Drainage Sand itself can also be used as a drainage method or as irrigation for construction sites. The coarse and lighter texture of the sand allows water to pass though it with ease into the soil, preventing water related complications.

 

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Fill Sand

Applications: Fill Sand can be used for drainage, trench filling, paving, paths. 

Byproduct: Crushed bricks tiles, or concrete.

Fill sand is typically used as a base for landscaping projects. Sand behaves like a glue when layering materials. Fill sand is made up of the smallest particles of rock that have been ground down and refined over many years. It is an attractive, affordable material and is a great choice for drainage purposes, as well as filling in trenches and when packed down can be used in concrete paving and paths.

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Asphalt Sand

Applications: Asphalt production, paving, patching, levelling. 

Byproduct: Petroleum asphalt, crushed rock, and brea.

Primarily used in the production of asphalt to pave or patch roads, asphalt sand is a coarse sand type. Asphalt sand is made by crushing rock, and because it is such a great compacting material, it is also used as a levelling course for various projects

SAND DELIVERY

Our sand products are available Saskatchewan-wide. We offer delivery to most areas and try to accommodate any logistics in getting the product to you.

We also work and partner with many wonderful companies able to manage this process as part of the larger project management.

If you are unsure of what you need for your next project, give us a call and we will do our best to help find you the answer. We would love to hear from you!

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