What Is Mason Sand?
Mason, masonry or mortar sand are all names to describe an aggregate used to create mortars and other masonry materials. Offerings from York Building Products are fine aggregates free of impurities, like silt and clay. Mason sand aims to facilitate bonding throughout the mortar creation process. The end result is a construction material that is structurally sound, easy to work with and is highly-durable for masonry applications.
Mason sand serves a similar function to concrete sand in that it is added to a mixture for performance benefits. The main difference is that this sand is smoother to the touch and exists as finer granules.
Mason Sand Sizes and Attributes
Construction and engineering teams need mason sand to be versatile for different building jobs. This aggregate features granules that are anywhere from 0.5 millimeters to 2 millimeters in size, allowing professionals to create uniform and sleek surfaces.
Many experts enjoy working with our mason sand products for the following advantages:
- User-friendliness: York Building Products sells mason sand known for incredible workability. Our products combine with mortar mixtures easily, making it possible to achieve a surface finish that exceeds expectations.
- Minimal absorption: Add mason sand to a mixture with confidence — our mason sand absorbs little water. Follow project instructions closely without taking a risk on how mixtures will cure.
- Aesthetic control: Depending on the variety and how much mason sand you incorporate into a mixture, it’s possible to create finished surfaces that are gray, yellow, brown or white in hue.
- Improved adhesion: The production process for mason sand removes organic materials for a clean mixture. The absence of silt and clay encourages strong bonds once mixtures dry completely.
Common Uses for Mason Sand
York Building Products recommends mason sand for its consistent performance. The colors available differ slightly based on the minerals extracted at our plant locations, but you can expect this fine aggregate to feel similar to the sand you’d encounter on a beach. We find our mason sand is used most often for binding bricks, block and stonework, constructing walls, manufacturing pavers, building base layers for patios and controlling erosion.
Get the Masonry Sand You Need for Projects From Us
At York Building Products, we strive for continuous improvement across all operations. Our masonry plants have been safety award winners from the PA Concrete Masonry Association for decades, and we pay attention to the fine details so your projects go according to plan.
Our product portfolio is extensive and of the highest quality — depend on a business that has been family-owned since 1939 to help you find what you need.
For more information about our mason sand or to place an order, contact our team today.