Structural Sands

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.

20kg Bags of Sand by Type

Each of these five different sand above can be found in all the different application below and more. Each application doesn’t necessarily require just one type of sand – there will be several choices – it will depend on your purpose and budget.

Sand By Application

Builders Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $6.95 $6.55 $6.15 $5.75 $5.45
Plasters Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $6.95 $6.55 $6.15 $5.75 $5.45
Paving Joint Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $8.15 $7.55 $7.35 $6.95 $6.65
Artifcial Turf Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $14.95 $14.55 $14.25 $13.95 $13.45
Bedding Paving Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $6.95 $6.55 $6.15 $5.75 $5.45
Bricklayers Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $8.15 $7.55 $7.35 $6.95 $6.65
Playground Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $8.15 $7.55 $7.35 $6.95 $6.65
Sandpit Sand Volume Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $8.15 $7.55 $7.35 $6.95 $6.65
Dried Silica Sand Price Breaks
Qty 1-9 10-49 50-99 100-199 200+
Price $14.95 $14.55 $14.25 $13.95 $13.45
Sand by Application Primary Sand Other Possible Sand Options Characteristics
Builders Sand 2mm River Sand 1mm River Sand / East Coast Sand Perfect sand matrix for Conrete & Mortar mixes and its also the cheapest option. Also called No.1 and Washed Mixed Sand.
Builders Mix (BM20) Concrete Aggregates – 20mm BM7 Suitable for most DIY concrete applications.
Plasterers Sand 1mm Fine River Sand 2mm River Sand and East Coast Sand Fine sand matrix for Plaster Mixes
Bedding Paving Sand 3mm Coarse River Sand also called AP3 2mm River Sand Larger sand matrix aids better compaction and drainage while minimising fine loss which results in paving subsidance
Sandpit Sand East Coast Sand 1mm & 2mm River Sand Light yellow colour with fine soft sand which retains moisture for longer which makes it perfect for making sandcastles. It costs a little more but you won’t be disappointed.
Paving Joint Sand 1mm Fine River Sand 2mm River Sand Finely graded (<1.2mm) so it can act as a paver joint seal
Bricklayers Sand East Coast Sand 1mm & 2mm River Sand Best option for a smmooth mortar finish that can be easiliy coloured and retain colour over the long term.
Playground Sand East Coast Sand 1mm & 2mm River Sand Best option for a smmooth mortar finish that can be easiliy coloured and retain colour over the long term.
Artificial Turf Sand 1mm Fine River Sand 2mm River Sand
Silicia Sand A fine white sand.