Concrete Sand
Durablend Concrete Sand, also known as washed concrete or sharp sand, is a specialized sand variety designed for construction purposes. It possesses distinct characteristics that make it an excellent choice for various applications.
Particle Size: Concrete sand stands out with its coarser texture than other sands. It boasts a well-graded particle size distribution, encompassing small and larger particles.
Cleanliness: This sand type undergoes a thorough washing and screening to eliminate impurities, clay, silt, and other unwanted contaminants. This meticulous cleaning ensures optimal performance in concrete and construction projects.
Angular Shape: Concrete sand particles feature an angular shape, enhancing their ability to interlock and bind when mixed with cement and water. This quality contributes to the overall strength and durability of concrete structures.
Applications
Durablend Concrete Sand finds indispensable applications in construction:
Concrete Production: It forms a fundamental constituent of concrete mixes, amalgamating with cement, water, and aggregate (like gravel or crushed stone) to fashion concrete. The sand diligently fills voids between larger aggregate particles, conferring upon the concrete its robustness, steadfastness, and maneuverability.
Mortar Mix: Concrete sand plays a pivotal role in mortar mixes employed in masonry endeavours such as bricklaying, blocklaying, and stone installation. Mortar fosters adhesion between masonry units, functioning as a binding agent.
Paving and Grouting: In the realm of paving and grouting, concrete sand serves as the keystone for establishing a stable foundation for paving stones, pavers, and bricks. Additionally, it assumes a vital role in the grouting process, bridging gaps between pavers or stones to forge a unified surface.
Structural and Foundation Work: Concrete sand contributes significantly to diverse structural and foundational project
Benefits
Durablend Concrete Sand boasts many advantages, making it an invaluable asset in construction. The sand’s angular particle shape allows exceptional interlocking and binding characteristics. This synergy with cement and water creates a final product of robustness and durability, whether concrete, mortar, or grout.
Owing to its coarser texture, concrete sand offers proficient drainage capabilities. This attribute proves particularly advantageous in applications like paver installations, where efficient drainage safeguards against water accumulation and the potential structural damage it may entail.
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Normark
Established in 1977, Normark are a second generation family business specialising in landscape design and construction across Melbourne. "From inner-city Melbourne courtyards to large commercial open spaces, Normark will deliver."
Normark
Established in 1977, Normark are a second generation family business specialising in landscape design and construction across Melbourne. "From inner-city Melbourne courtyards to large commercial open spaces, Normark will deliver."
Normark
Established in 1977, Normark are a second generation family business specialising in landscape design and construction across Melbourne. "From inner-city Melbourne courtyards to large commercial open spaces, Normark will deliver."
Normark
Established in 1977, Normark are a second generation family business specialising in landscape design and construction across Melbourne. "From inner-city Melbourne courtyards to large commercial open spaces, Normark will deliver."
Normark
Established in 1977, Normark are a second generation family business specialising in landscape design and construction across Melbourne. "From inner-city Melbourne courtyards to large commercial open spaces, Normark will deliver."
