Builders Building Sand Aggregate for Bricklaying and Plastering (1 Ton Bulk Bag)

Aggregate Superior Plasticity and Workability: The Mason’s Essential

 

Get the perfect consistency for your masonry work with Builders Building Sand. Supplied in a heavy-duty 1 Ton Bulk Bag, this sand is specifically selected for its high plasticity—often referred to as "fatty" sand. This unique texture ensures that your mortar sticks to the trowel and the brick, reducing waste and increasing the speed of your build.

Whether you are building a new boundary wall, completing a home extension, or applying a smooth interior plaster, this 1 Ton Bulk Bag offers a clean, reliable, and manageable solution for your site.

 

Key Benefits:

• Excellent Adhesion: The natural clay content provides a "sticky" quality that makes it easy to apply mortar to vertical surfaces and achieve strong, consistent joints.

• Versatile Use: Primarily used for bricklaying and blockwork, but also highly effective as a base sand for general-purpose plastering.

• Neat & Containable: The 1 Ton Bulk Bag prevents material loss due to wind or rain and keeps your construction site or driveway tidy and organized.

• Uniform Quality: Screened to remove large stones and debris, ensuring a smooth, workable mix that won't clog your trowel or cause uneven joints.

 

Ideal For:

• Brick & Block Work: The standard choice for mixing mortar for all types of clay bricks and concrete blocks.

• General Plastering: Ideal for exterior and interior plastering where a durable, high-adhesion finish is required.

• Floor Leveling: Can be used in sand-cement screeds to create a smooth, level base for final flooring.

• Filling & Bedding: Useful for bedding small pipes or as a stable backfill material in non-structural areas.

 

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Builders

• Unit of Measure: 1 Ton Bulk Bag (approx. 0.65 to 0.7 cubic metres).

• Type: "Fatty" Building Sand.

• Weight: 1,000kg (1 Ton).

• Consistency: Fine to medium grain with high plasticity.

• SKU: 6009149704958.

 

Important Delivery Information

• Crane Truck Delivery: These 1 Ton bags are delivered via a crane-mounted truck (HIAB). Please ensure there is adequate clearance from overhead power lines and trees.

• Placement: The crane can typically reach 3 to 5 metres from the side of the truck. Delivery is made to the nearest firm, level surface.

• Site Protection: The bulk bag protects your driveway or pavement from staining and prevents sand from washing into drains.

• Non-Returnable: Due to the weight and nature of the material, once the bag has been delivered and placed, it cannot be returned.

 

Merchant Tips & Usage

• The Perfect Mortar Mix: For standard brickwork, mix 1 bag of Builders 32.5N Cement with 5 to 6 parts Builders Building Sand.

• Plastering Tip: For a smoother, more "spreadable" plaster, add a small amount of building lime to the mix to improve elasticity.

• Storage: Keep the bag closed or covered if not using immediately to prevent the sand from drying out excessively or becoming contaminated by garden debris.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the difference between Building Sand and River Sand? Building Sand is "fatty" (contains clay) for stickiness in mortar, while River Sand is "sharp" (gritty) for strength in concrete. Do not use Building Sand for structural concrete slabs.

• How many bricks can I lay with 1 Ton of sand? Depending on your joint thickness, 1 Ton of sand is usually enough to lay approximately 500 to 600 standard bricks.

• How many bags of cement do I need? For a standard 1:6 mortar mix, you will need approximately 5 to 6 bags (50kg) of cement per 1 Ton bag of sand.

• Is this sand suitable for play pits? While it is clean, we recommend specifically graded "Play Pit Sand" for children, as it is washed to a higher degree to prevent staining on clothes.