Building & Sharp Sand delivery in Tiverton

Building & Sharp Sand we supply in Tiverton

• Plastering sandWashed sand for render and sand-and-cement plaster.
• Soft building sandFine sand that gives smooth, workable bricklaying mortar.
• Bulk bagsTypically around 850 kg; bag weights vary by supplier.
• Kiln-dried sandFine dry sand for brushing into block-paving joints.
• Small bagsFor small jobs and tight access.

Building & Sharp Sand: choosing well

Soft or sharp?

Use soft building sand for mortar because it gives a smooth, sticky mix. Use sharp sand where strength and drainage matter: screeds, concrete and paving beds.

Colour of mortar

Building sand colour changes the mortar colour. For matching existing joints, a sample is worth it.

Working out quantities for your Tiverton job

A 12 m² floor screed at 65 mm is 0.78 m³: about 1.25 tonnes of sharp sand at a 1:4 mix, or 2 bulk bags at around 850 kg each, plus the cement. Try the sand calculator

Planning the drop in Tiverton

Bulk bags are usually crane-lifted onto a drive or kerb where the vehicle and access allow; small bags travel with a mixed load. Tiverton is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around EX16 are priced to the exact address.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Building & Sharp Sand in Tiverton: questions

What is the difference between building sand and sharp sand?

Building (soft) sand is fine and makes smooth mortar for laying bricks. Sharp sand is coarser, drains better and is used in concrete, screeds and paving beds.

How much sand per 1,000 bricks?

Roughly 1 tonne of soft building sand at a 1:4 mortar mix.

Can I add other materials to my Tiverton delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from sand to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Do you deliver sand to Tiverton?

Yes. We deliver across Tiverton, including EX16, EX15. Tiverton is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.