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A crushed stone sand that can be used in a variety of applications, such as asphalt production.
A sand that can be used in the production of ready-mix concrete or asphalt. High-quality concrete relies on sand for extra strength and durability, making it crucial to successful construction projects. Following water, sand is the natural resource with the highest consumption. Embracing the use of manufactured sand in concrete is a viable solution to help preserve our natural resources.
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Our manufactured sand comes from crushed rock — primarily granite — and the byproducts generated in dry crushing. The material is also sometimes called m-sand or man sand.
Advantages of manufactured sand for concrete projects include:
Grain sizes for manufactured sand in concrete projects typically range between 0.15 millimeters and 4.75 millimeters, classifying it as a fine aggregate. Many construction professionals prefer the 0.60-millimeter grain size for suitable workability and strength. It’s best to review the project specs to determine the exact size a job requires.
As a highly versatile aggregate, manufactured sand is valuable for common construction applications like:
Manufactured sands from crushed rock are available for additional applications beyond concrete production. These include:
York Building Products maintains a presence throughout the mid-Atlantic region, with multiple locations in Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Our network of quarrying and mining operations ensures local sourcing, and all our products conform to strict quality control standards.
You can purchase manufactured sand at our Principio Quarry.
York Building Products is your trusted local source of crushed stone, sand and gravel for construction projects of any type and size. We draw on industry expertise dating back to 1957 and pride ourselves on creating long-term partnerships with our customers and vendors.
Let us help make your next project a success. Contact us to request a free quote and experience our exceptional customer service firsthand.
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