paver sand? - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

spadoc · 06-19-2009, 09:07 PM

I've just installed new pavers and used silica sand, just keeps blowing out.
one half inch joints, what is the alternative to loose sand?
Thanks
John
spadoc

concretemasonry · 06-19-2009, 09:18 PM

What kind or pavers are using 1/2" joints for?

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

rreodgg · 06-20-2009, 08:16 PM

In my area the fill for those pavers is called "torpedo sand." That fine sand your using is N.G. for fill.

concretemasonry · 06-20-2009, 09:16 PM

As I said, what kind of pavers. - "Torpedo sand" is just a local term, but usually is not good for anything other than the sloppy, wide gap pavers and not the much more common interlocking concrete pavers.

Burns Marketing · 06-23-2009, 04:34 PM

I would suggest using a polymeric sand like Alliance's Gator Sand. It hardens when you wet it. This will keep weeds and ants out of the joints and keep the sand from blowing out.

Winchester · 06-23-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burns Marketing

I would suggest using a polymeric sand like Alliance's Gator Sand. It hardens when you wet it. This will keep weeds and ants out of the joints and keep the sand from blowing out.

I don't like that stuff it doesn't drain like the traditional sands.

I used to do walkways with another company when I lived on the east coast and we never used polymer stuff.

**Leo G** · 06-23-2009, 05:46 PM

For joints that size I would use crushed stone. It'll pack tight, keep things pretty stable and drain well.

Winchester · 06-23-2009, 06:22 PM

Crusher Dust