Bedding Sand also known as a Construction Sand is used to bed piping with. By bedding the pipes with sand prior to adding subgrade or base material or gravel this prevents the aggregate is those materials from touching the pipe, as well as, during future excavations when they hit sand they know to start digging by hand and not equipment to prevent breakage.
This sand is NOT recommended in play areas. It will go hard and is not a soft sand.
Depth |
Coverage per Cubic Yard |
1" |
300 Square Feet |
2" |
150 Square Feet |
3" |
100 Square Feet |
4" |
75 Square Feet |
5" |
60 Square Feet |
6" |
50 Square Feet |
7" |
42 Square Feet |
8" |
37 Square Feet |