Fine sand · General purpose
AES Sand
Fine, general-purpose sand used on building and landscaping sites everywhere.Good for
- Building sites
- Fill
- General use
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Sand supplies
Our sands are tested to AS 1141, the Australian Standard for concrete aggregate and concrete products, and are a staple on building sites.
Quick answer
Paving, bricklaying, conduit bedding, filtration or lawn top dressing: each job has its sand, and we keep seven in the yard. They are AES Sand, Bedding Sand, Bio Media Sand, Brickies Loam, Coarse Sand, Electrical Sand and USGA Top Dress Sand. Our building sands meet AS 1141, the Australian Standard for testing concrete aggregates.
| Product | Best for | Typical depth |
|---|---|---|
| AES Sand | General building and landscaping | As specified |
| Bedding Sand | Screeded layer under pavers | 20–30mm |
| Bio Media Sand | Filtration and treatment systems | As specified |
| Brickies Loam | Mortar for bricks and blocks | Mixed with cement |
| Coarse Sand | Concrete, drainage and fill | As specified |
| Electrical Sand | Bedding underground cables and conduit | As specified |
| USGA Top Dress Sand | Lawn levelling and drainage | 5–10mm |
Our fine sands go into lawn top dressing, kids’ sandpits, floor screeds and grouting pavers and tiles on residential, commercial and industrial jobs.
Paver and pipe bedding
Bedding Sand
Clean sand to bed pavers and lay pipes on a firm, even base.Good for
- Pavers
- Pipe bedding
- Screeding
Filter media · Stormwater
Bio Media Sand
Sand graded for filtering, used in bio-retention basins and stormwater treatment.Good for
- Bio-retention
- Stormwater
- Filtration
Mortar · Bricklaying
Brickies Loam
Loamy sand that makes bricklaying mortar easy to work.Good for
- Bricklaying
- Mortar
- Block work
Sharp, coarse grain
Coarse Sand
Sharp, coarse sand for concrete, drainage and bedding pavers.Good for
- Concrete
- Drainage
- Pavers
Cable and conduit backfill
Electrical Sand
Backfill sand for underground cables and conduit.Good for
- Cable backfill
- Conduits
- Trenching
USGA-graded sand · Free draining
USGA Top Dress Sand
USGA-specification sand for top dressing and free-draining lawns.Good for
- Top dressing
- Sports turf
- Drainage
sand: your questions answered
What sand goes under pavers?
Bedding Sand is the smooth, compactable layer pavers are laid on. It’s usually screeded 20–30mm deep over a compacted sub-base of road base or crusher dust.
What is brickies loam used for?
Brickies Loam is a fine sand containing some clay. Mixed with cement and lime, it makes mortar for bricklaying and blockwork.
What is electrical sand?
Electrical Sand is a clean, fine sand that beds and covers underground electrical cables and conduit in trenches, keeping sharp stones away from them.
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