2007-03-27 22:17:26 · 10 answers · asked by Gina_06 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
He isnt trying to con me I'm not silly I just wanted to know if there was a product called this and its for my block driveway thanks to all who gave me a decent answer !!
2007-03-27 23:03:14 · update #1
A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, sounds like the builder is being a little to technical, possibly to try and impress you. The sand is a fine type to make leveling and fillling the space between the mono blocks easier. As already said sand is silicone, hope it turns out nice for you
2007-03-28 01:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it is silica sand, then we may have a problem. The standards for paver installation are generally accepted to be defined by the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI). Accordingly, their standards state: "Fine mason's sand as a bedding for pavers often results in a wavy appearance in the surface of the pavement." Silica sand is very fine. This product should not be used as the bedding layer, the layer of sand above the gravel base, but immediately below the pavers.
Finer mason sands can be used to sweep into the joints once the pavers have been installed. I have seen silica sand used in the joints of paver walkways but never with good results. You always want to use a fine angular sand in the joints because an angular sand will pack and lock. Silica sand tends to be a rounded particle and never locks. This allows the wind to blow silica sand out of the joints and the home owner's always complain of sand on the surface of their paver structures.
2007-03-28 11:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by A Well Lit Garden 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All it is, it's a fine sand you sweep over block pavers to grout then in. It's given various names from Silica sand, Kiln dried sand, paving sand, silver sand etc..
You will find it at most DIY shops and all builders merchants. On block paving, you put it down and run the whacker over it. This is one way to revitalise block paving as well.
2007-03-29 16:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sand he is using is a fine sand used in block paving to fill between the joints on completion (it's normally brushed in ) it is normally kiln dried to allow it to fill under it's own weight. I don't think he is trying to con you, it is just a term used.
2007-03-28 05:28:39 · answer #4 · answered by busterdomino 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does he mean "Silver Sand" that a type of sand that a lot lighter in colour and has been washed. Its mostly used for pointing and specialist work. He could also mean silica sand that is used for these sort of jobs.
2007-03-28 05:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes hes right to use that particular brand for the type of job hes doing. It is very fine and will fill in the tiny gaps in your block paving. It just seals the blocks, to act like one large over-all slab on your drive. It will stop any movement, acting like a cushion so they don't lift and warp out of line.
2007-03-28 05:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by Old Man of Coniston!. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Erm, sand is made of silicone dioxide, or silica.
So silicone sand would probably be normal, wild sand!
check out the link to find out more about sand!
2007-03-28 05:21:58 · answer #7 · answered by Alyosha 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a very fine sand compacts and seals driveways.They usually spread it on the finished drive and brush it and vibrate it into all the joints.
2007-03-29 06:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sand is made of silicon - he's treating you like a silly lady!
2007-03-28 05:20:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's actually called silica sand , and yes he's right , it compacts well and contains less salts and minerals !!
2007-03-28 05:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋