[MittleiderMethodGardening] kinds of sand - Topedo Sand alright?
I've been looking back through the posts about sand types. I know blow sand or concrete sand are the recommended kinds, but I don't see that locally. I know bank and masonry sand are not recommended, but is this torpedo sand really what I want? It seems awfully coarse. (see listings from my local supplier below) Suggestions?
Thanks!
Jenna
Bank Sand ~ Basic sand that has a yellowish color to it (unscreened). ~ NO NUTRITIONAL VALUE. Recommendation: Used as a fill material, or to build a base under concrete.
Masonry Sand ~ It is classified as a fine aggregate for masonry mortar, white in color. ~ It is washed and double screened to be a finer sand. (like Beach Sand)
Recommendation: It can be used in mortar mix, bunker sand for golf courses, beach sand for sandboxes, volleyball courts, under vinyl swimming pool liners, and also as an option to level low spots on the lawn.
Torpedo Sand - ~ It is classified as a fine aggregate with size less than 3/8″. ~ It is washed and screened.
Recommendation: Mainly used in production of ready mixed concrete (NOT FOR MORTAR), dairy barn bedding, backfill pipe bedding, and also as a base for pavers or flagstone.
Topedo Sand should work fine, so far as I can tell from the description.
Jim Kennard
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