Building Sand 112.5kg (5 x 22.5kg Bags) - Soft Washed Sand Bricklaying Mortar
Suburban Build Building Sand is a fine, soft and well-graded natural sand designed for a wide range of building, bricklaying, pointing and rendering applications. Its smaller and smoother particles provide a consistent texture and help produce a smooth, workable mortar when mixed with cement and water.
This pack contains 5 x 22.5kg bags, giving an approximate total weight of 112.5kg. Building sand is commonly used by tradespeople, builders and DIY users for bricklaying, blockwork, pointing, rendering, plastering and general building projects.
Its fine and soft texture makes it particularly suitable where a smoother finish and good workability are required. Building sand can also be blended with cement and lime to produce mortars with different strengths and characteristics depending on the intended application.
Pack of 5 x 22.5kg bags
Approximate total weight: 112.5kg
Fine, soft and well-graded natural building sand
Suitable for bricklaying and blockwork
Ideal for pointing and general masonry work
Suitable for rendering and plastering applications
Can be mixed with cement and water to produce workable mortar
Can be blended with cement and lime for different mortar mixes
Provides a smooth surface finish compared with coarse or sharp sands
Good water retention helps reduce the risk of mortar drying too quickly
Suitable for both DIY and professional building projects
Natural product with varied colour and appearance
Bricklaying & Blockwork:
Building sand is widely used for preparing mortar for bricklaying and blockwork, helping provide a workable mixture for securing bricks and blocks.
Pointing:
The fine texture makes it suitable for pointing joints between bricks and masonry where a smooth and workable mortar is required.
Rendering:
Building sand can be used in suitable mixes for rendering walls and other surfaces, helping achieve a smoother finish.
Plastering:
Its fine and soft texture makes it suitable for applications where a smooth surface finish is required.
Mortar Mixing:
When mixed with cement and water, building sand forms a smooth and adhesive mortar suitable for a variety of general building applications.
Bedding & General Building:
Suitable for bedding slabs and other general construction applications where building sand is required.
Product Type: Building Sand
Brand: Unbranded
Quantity: Pack of 5
Bag Weight: 22.5kg each
Approx. Total Weight: 112.5kg
Package Type: Major Bag
Coverage: Approximately 0.3m² at 50mm thickness
Colour: Varied
Usage: Bricklaying, Pointing, Rendering & General Building
Country of Origin: UK
This is a natural product, so colour, texture and appearance may vary. Bag weights may vary by approximately ±5% due to natural moisture content.
For best results, use the sand with the appropriate cement, lime and water proportions for your specific building application.
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