Structural Sands and Aggregates

We carry a full range of bagged aggregates and sands. It can get very confusing as to what sand would be best for your application, especially when there 30-40 different names for only 5 different types of sand that are sold on the market. We sell 5 different grades that make up 95% of the sand sold in New Zealand and we try and demystify which sand is best for your application. See below for the 5 different grades we sell and further down the page for the different aggregates and decorative stones we sell.

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20kg Bags of Sand by Type

Sand by TypeApplicationsCharacteristics
1mm Fine River SandPlaster mixes, Rendering, Paving joint sand, Playground Sand, Sandpits, Bowling Greens and Tennis CourtsOur Fine 1mm River Sand is a very fine washed mixed sand (<1.2mm) that makes it perfect for all those plastering and mortars mixes. Finely graded with no chloride has a consistent colour and quality.
2mm Medium River SandMortars Mixes, Concrete Sand, Tennis Court Sand, Bunker Sand, Playground SandOur Medium 2mm River Sand comes from the Waikato River and is washed and graded to 2mm. It is the most versatile sand and therefore most popular sand sold in New Zealand today. It is widely used in the construction and landscape industries.
3mm Coarse River SandBedding Paving Sand, Drainage sand for trenches, soil, garden and potting mixesOur Course 3mm River Sand has a high Pumice content whichj makes for excellent drainage medium. Thoroughly washed and graded to 3mm.
East Coast SandSandpit Sand, Mortar mixes, Bricklayers Sand, Playground Sand, Turf SandFinely graded (<0.6mm) yellow sand makes it perfect for sandpits coloured mortar mixes and high silica content makes it a great choice for artifical turf or smooth finished mortars.
Silicia SandFish tanks, turf sand, pottery, golf courses and landscaping sandPure white soft dry sand that looks amazing.

Sand By Application

Builders Sand Volume Price Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$6.45$6.05$5.75$5.45
Paving Joint Sand Volume Price Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$8.15$7.75$7.45$7.15
Artifcial Turf Sand Volume Price Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$14.95$14.55$14.25$13.95
Bedding Paving Sand Volume Price Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$6.45$6.05$5.75$5.45
Bricklayers Sand Volume Price Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$8.15$7.75$7.45$7.15
Playground Sand VolumePrice Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$8.15$7.75$7.45$7.15
Sandpit Sand Volume Price Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$8.15$7.75$7.45$7.15
Dried Silica Sand Price Breaks
Type1-910-4950-99100+
Sandbag$14.95$14.55$14.25$13.95