Paver Sand | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Sep 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
Feb 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.
Non-Polymeric Sand for Paver Joints? - Contractor Talk
May 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 is okay for coop? - BackYard Chickens
Apr 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.
Mortar or sand set patio? - Contractor Talk
Jun 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.
Paver sand joint fill - Contractor Talk
May 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.
What kind of sand for pavers | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
Mar 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 is screeded equally and no deviations.
paver sand? | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...
Jun 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
Paver Sand as Grit | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Mar 24, 2014 · Sand works OK for chicks as grit. If they are older than a couple - three months they should start getting the size #3 cherrystone grit or if they are free ranging they can find their own grit in the soil.
Estimate paver sweep sand - Contractor Talk
Nov 11, 2009 · If you plan to continue doing larger paver jobs, take a training class - ICPI is the standard and it will teach you many useful tips including calculating materials. For holland pavers (and basically all well installed non-tumbled pavers) you will get about 80-100 sf of coverage from a typical 50-60lb bag.