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WEBSep 29, 2016 · Coarser sand is better, within reason, pebbles would be a pain. Rinsed can be good, should mean less dust that can become airborne particles. I'd make sure that stuff doesn't have anything that helps it 'lock up' when wetted, many paver block sands do. The 'names' of sand is varied and hard to define, there are really no 'standards'.
What kind of sand is okay for chicken run? - BackYard Chickens
WEBFeb 17, 2014 · Sand really works best when covered. It will look great for about 6 months but then it can get really nasty. Covering sand allows it to stay much dryer and cleaner. Also, combing it for waste once a month is a very good idea. I had sand and eventually had to get rid of it because of how gross it got.
What kind of sand is okay for coop? - BackYard Chickens
WEBApr 20, 2016 · You want course sand, not fine sand. Fine sand does not drain as well as course sand, and the chickens can use course sand for grit. If they sell river sand get that. If you can get washed sand, that is best as it cuts down on dust, but I have used unwashed too. Bagged sand is $4 for 50 lbs, and this is 0.5 cu ft.
paver sand? | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...
WEBJun 19, 2009 · Interlocking concrete pavers have very tight joints (1/16 - 1/8") depending on the manufactured spacers on the side. - They require a fine sand (mason's sand). Other types (clay and large concrete "stepping stones") are usually used with larger joints that do not give the stability, but may be OK for a patio, but not for a driveway or street. Dick
Non-Polymeric Sand for Paver Joints? - Contractor Talk
WEBMay 16, 2016 · Polymeric sand is not 3 bucks a bag. It is 20 bucks a bag. And I had to take a trip to the mason supply store. To avoid haze, the surface has to be dry. You can't sand after power washing. You can't sand if there is a little rain. You can't sand if there is dew on the blocks. It is kind of obnoxious.
What kind of sand for pavers | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
WEBMar 19, 2006 · Hi guys new to the site but hello. Best bet for placing interlocking pavers is a 1 inch screeded area of coarse concrete sand. The coarser the sand the better. After placing 4-6 base of crush and run or crushed concrete for side walks and 6-10 base of crush n run for driveways this will be best. Make sure it …
Ants overtaking my pavers - Contractor Talk
WEBMay 19, 2006 · 1087 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · May 19, 2006. Last year I installed 2,000 pavers for a sidewalk and patio with firepit. Now this year it seams the ants are enjoying it too. I've been dumping some granules in the hills, that seems to take care of the problem for a couple weeks. But now they are really busy digging up the sand in between the pavers.
Paver sand joint fill - Contractor Talk
WEBMay 20, 2012 · Just laid my 'old street paver' patio. Just need to make some cuts and work the edge soldier coarse a bit and fill the joints with some kind of sand. Its not my field but it is my patio ( apx. 300 sf. ) and want my investment to be sound. Getting varying opinions on what to use. have read that some polymeric sand has ended up staining the bricks.
Mortar or sand set patio? - Contractor Talk
WEBJun 20, 2012 · 319 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jun 20, 2012. Mortar set 100%. I learned a trick. Screed off dry mortar bed, (Over concrete pad) set pavers, fill joints with dry mortar mix and lightly mist to set. Rub off with burlap. I simplified this as I am tired but if you need more detail just ask. Sand is sand. It will move.
What kind of sand for pavers | Page 2 - Contractor Talk
WEBFeb 25, 2006 · The setting bed sand must be clean and free draining to avoid water accumulation, possible "floating" of the pavers, that could end being not level anymore. You would also have a teduced strength of the entire paver/base/ sub-base sytem. Since it just for a patio, you could get away with it, but it would not be allowed on larger, more critical ...