SAND

USES OF SAND

Sand is very commonly used in construction, often providing bulk, strength, and stability to other materials such as asphalt, concrete, mortar, render, cement, and screed. Sand is also used as a base layer is known as ‘blinding’, which is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level, and dry surface for construction works. It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.