Sand · Kyle, TX ·
Sand under pavers in Kyle: which sand and how much
A paver patio stays flat because of what's underneath it. In Kyle, that usually means a compacted base topped with a thin, even layer of sand.
The bedding layer
Over 4–6 inches of compacted road base, screed a 1-inch layer of concrete sand. It's coarse enough to drain and to hold pavers steady; don't use it thicker than about an inch or pavers can settle.
Masonry vs concrete sand
Concrete sand is the usual bedding choice. Finer masonry sand is mostly used for mortar and sandboxes.
How to work out how many tons you need
Multiply length × width in feet by depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Most gravel, base and sand weigh roughly 1.3–1.5 tons per cubic yard; soil and mulch are lighter. Our materials calculator does the math with the real density of each material and rounds up to the order minimum, so you don't come up short on delivery day.
Truck access in Kyle
A loaded dump truck needs about 12 feet of width and 14 feet of overhead clearance to reach the drop spot. Watch for low oak limbs, soft lawns after rain, septic fields and irrigation lines. Add a note to your order with gate codes or where you want the pile, and the driver will follow it.
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