construction & industrial Sands
Garside Sands
01525 237911
garside.sands@aggregate.com
Levenseat Sands
01698 870970
scotlandsales@aggregate.com
Why choose our Construction & Industrial Sands?
As your premier source for high-quality construction sands across the UK, our expert teams specialise in unlocking the natural attributes of sand to deliver a comprehensive range of standard and specialist aggregate solutions tailored to meet your project needs.
At Aggregate Industries, we understand the importance of reliable and performance-driven aggregates sand and gravel in construction. Whether you're building residential, commercial, or industrial structures, our aggregates are engineered to deliver optimal results. From foundational materials to finishing touches, we offer a diverse selection of construction sands designed to enhance the durability, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal of your projects.
Choosing the right sand is crucial for the success of any construction project, and our premium construction sand is designed to meet the highest standards. We source our sand from our renowned quarries - Levenseat and Garside, ensuring that every grain meets strict quality standards. Our sand is meticulously processed to provide consistent particle size and composition, which is essential for achieving uniformity in your construction materials. Whether you're mixing concrete, laying bricks, or creating mortar, our sand delivers reliable performance every time.
We offer sharp sand, also known as coarse sand, gritty sand, or builder's sand, with large, angular grains. Sharp sand's gritty texture makes it ideal for a variety of construction and landscaping projects. Sharp sand is often used in concrete mixes to provide additional strength and stability. Its rough texture allows for better bonding with cement, making it a popular choice for laying patios, driveways, and paving slabs When used in screeding to create a level surface before laying flooring, sharp sand provides the necessary robustness. Its coarse nature makes sharp sand excellent for improving drainage in soil, often used in gardening and landscaping to break up heavy clay soils.
In industrial manufacturing, sand can be used for numerous applications, including brick manufacturing as a filler material, for dressing and mold release and in the production of cement, within the grinding process.
We offer high quality products, making our sand an excellent choice for both small and large-scale projects. Additionally, our extensive supply network ensures that our sand is always available when you need it, reducing delays and keeping your project on schedule. Whether you're constructing roads, bridges, buildings, or landscaping, our construction aggregates are your trusted solution for delivering lasting results.
Explore our range of construction sands today and discover why Aggregate Industries is the preferred choice for builders, contractors, and developers nationwide.
Brick Manufacturing
Garside Churchways brick sand
Churchways Brick Sand is a dried silica sand which is very fine in consistency. It is typically used for bricklaying and filling joints between pavers.
GARSIDE 8/16 Sand
The Garside 8/16 is a dried silica sand to the requirement of BS EN 12904 which can be used for brick manufacture as both a facing and filler sand. The 8/16 sand is specially prepared sand made from silica sand. It is sprinkled on the inner surface of the mold cavity to give a better surface finish to the castings.
Garside Iron Sand
Garside Iron sand is a silica sand which can be used for brick facing; the sand is sprinkled on the inner surface of the mold cavity prior to it being fired in the kiln; this is done to create a sandy texture on the face. It adds depth and richness to the texture of the brick.
Garside 2EW
Garside 2EW is a fine dried silica sand with a uniform particle size that helps create a smooth mixture with clay, which is essential for producing high-quality bricks. The Garside 2EW can also be used as a facing sand; the sand is sprinkled on the inner surface of the mold cavity prior to it being fired in the kiln. This process will give bricks a sandy texture.
Construction Sands
Plastering sand
Aggregate Industries' plastering sand is a fine-grained sand that has been washed to remove all silt. This is done to give it a smooth finish and to reduce both cracking and shrinking when dried. Plastering sand will be used within plastering and rendering, meaning it functions internally and externally. The grains themselves will be smooth and rounded, with no sharp edges.
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washed concrete sand
Washed concrete sand is available from nationally for Levenseat and Garside sand quarries. Concrete sand is washed and screened to remove any fine silt and other contaminants. Concrete sand is mainly used for concrete applications and is made into actual concrete by mixing it with cement and water.
EW80 Paviour Sand
A fine dried silica sand designed around the American Foundry Society number 80 (AFS 80). The EW 80 dried Pavior Sand is very fine, dry sand that contains no moisture at all. For use in block paving and is ideal for use with concrete or natural stone slabs. It can also be brushed between the joints of paving to prevent movement of the blocks / slabs and keeps the paving structure strong.
EW 80 Paviour Sand Data Sheet
Asphalt Screened Fine Silica Sand
Asphalt screened fine silica sand is used primarily in the production of Asphalt Mixes. It is a well-graded, clean sand that is finer than concrete sand but coarser than masonry sand and is typically used in asphalt when producing HRA’s as the fine aggregate.
Asphalt Sand Technical Data Sheet
Sharp Sand
Sharp Sand is also sometimes referred to as builders’ sand. It is a coarse sand with a gritty texture, making it ideal for mixing with concrete for construction. It is suitable for a number of applications such as under paving, laying pavement, mixing with garden soil and under block paving. The sharp sand conforms to BS EN 12620, 13043, 13139 and is available in loose tippers and bulk bags
Sharp Sand Data Sheet
Rendering sand
Our Rendering sand is a finely graded product with rounded particles and is an ideal mix for rendering. The finely graded sand is most suitable for making render in construction due to its incredibly fine nature, it is incredibly easy to work and creates a smooth finish.
Mortar Sand
Our mortar sand is a finely graded sand with rounded particles and is an ideal mix for cement in pointing, paving or brick laying applications. The finely graded sand is most suitable for making mortars in construction. Due to its incredibly fine nature, it is incredibly easy to work and creates a smooth finish.
