{"title":"Sand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eSand is one of those materials where the wrong type causes problems you only discover later. Bricklaying sand needs to hold a mortar mix without slumping. Paving sand needs to compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eevenly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e so pavers do not settle unevenly a year down the track. Sandpit sand needs to be washed and clean. They are not interchangeable, and buying the closest thing at hand tends to cost more in the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eWe deliver sand across Melbourne in bulk by the cubic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003emeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e, from our yard in Altona. Tell us what you are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003ebuilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e and we will make sure you get the right grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eWhich sand for which job?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eCoastal Brick Sand and Ivory Brick Sand are both fine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003elight-coloured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e sands for bricklaying, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003erendering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e and mortar mixes — the difference is mostly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003ecolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e, which matters when you are matching existing mortar. For paver bedding, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e Crusher Dust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003egenerally outperforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e sand because it compacts harder and holds its level. If you are laying pavers and were about to order sand, it is worth a phone call first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eHow much sand do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eFor paver bedding, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003ework on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e of depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e — one cubic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003emeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e covers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003eroughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e33\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e square \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003emeters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e. For bricklaying, a rough rule is one cubic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003emeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62002495 BCX0\"\u003e of sand per thousand bricks, though it varies with joint width. Use our calculator or call us on 1300 21 21 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"washed-sand","title":"Washed Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashed Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clean, screened sand with silt and fine particles removed, making it suitable for concreting, paving joint filling, and general construction work where a clean, consistent product is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it's been washed free of contaminants, it's the preferred choice for projects where sand purity affects the strength or finish of the final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for: concreting, paver joint filling, general construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and screened — free of silt and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per m³ — bulk delivery available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Garden Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"Per m³","offer_id":43528414658650,"sku":"SKU014","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5698\/1850\/files\/Washed_Sand_1.png?v=1782438450"},{"product_id":"packing-sand","title":"Packing Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacking Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile general-purpose sand used for bedding pavers, backfilling, and a range of landscaping and construction tasks where a reliable, economical sand is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts consistent texture makes it easy to spread and compact evenly, providing a stable base layer beneath pavers and retaining wall blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for: paver bedding, backfill, general landscaping use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical, easy-to-work general-purpose sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per m³ — bulk delivery available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Garden Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"Per m³","offer_id":43528414756954,"sku":"SKU015","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5698\/1850\/files\/packing_1.png?v=1782438432"},{"product_id":"coastal-brick-sand","title":"Coastal Brick Sand — Bricklaying Sand Melbourne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Brick Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine, light-coloured sand traditionally used in bricklaying and rendering, valued for its smooth texture and consistent colour that suits both structural and decorative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts fine grading makes it easy to mix into mortar and render, producing a smooth, workable finish for bricklaying, paving joints, and general construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for: bricklaying, rendering, mortar mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, light-coloured sand with smooth texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per m³ — bulk delivery available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Garden Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"Per m³","offer_id":43528414789722,"sku":"SKU016","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5698\/1850\/files\/Coastal_1.png?v=1782438404"},{"product_id":"ivory-brick-sand","title":"Ivory Brick Sand — White Bricklaying Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIvory Brick Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium fine sand with a light ivory tone, suited to bricklaying, rendering, and decorative applications where colour consistency matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts smooth, workable texture makes it a popular choice for feature work and finishing applications where both performance and appearance are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for: bricklaying, rendering, decorative mortar work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight ivory tone with fine, consistent texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per m³ — bulk delivery available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Garden Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"Per m³","offer_id":43528414822490,"sku":"SKU017","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5698\/1850\/files\/Ivory_1.png?v=1782438308"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5698\/1850\/collections\/Sand.jpg?v=1786404002","url":"https:\/\/melbgardensupplyco.com.au\/collections\/sand.oembed","provider":"Melb Garden Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}