Shamrock Dynamics Yellow Building Sand – Fine Sand for Bricklaying, Mortar & Pointing
Shamrock Dynamics Yellow Building Sand
A fine graded, soft yellow sand for bricklaying, mortar preparation, pointing and general building projects. It is supplied in 20 kg bags, with pack sizes available from 20 kg to 200 kg.
Suitable for
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Mixing with cement for bricklaying mortar
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Pointing and masonry repairs
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Suitable paving and landscaping projects
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General DIY and trade construction work
How to use
Use the sand with cement and clean water according to the mix specification for your project. Add water gradually and mix thoroughly until the mortar reaches a workable consistency. Follow your cement manufacturer’s instructions for the correct proportions and curing time. Cement is not included.
Pack sizes and estimated coverage
Each bag contains 20 kg of building sand. The amount of mortar it makes depends on the cement-to-sand ratio and the water added, so a reliable area coverage figure cannot be given for the sand alone.
| Pack size | Bags supplied |
|---|---|
| 20 kg | 1 × 20 kg bag |
| 40 kg | 2 × 20 kg bags |
| 60 kg | 3 × 20 kg bags |
| 80 kg | 4 × 20 kg bags |
| 100 kg | 5 × 20 kg bags |
| 200 kg | 10 × 20 kg bags |
Product details
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Brand: Shamrock Dynamics
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Material: Natural building sand
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Grade: Fine
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Colour: Yellow; natural shade may vary
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Weight per bag: 20 kg
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What you receive: The selected number of individual 20 kg bags
Please note: This is sand for use in an appropriate building mix, not ready-mixed mortar. Check your project specification before using it for rendering, drainage or a paving sub-base. Store the bags in a dry place before use.
Pack sizes and estimated coverage
Each bag contains 20 kg of yellow building sand. The area figures are a rough guide for spreading the sand alone in a loose, even 10 mm layer.
| Pack size | Bags supplied | Approximate loose sand volume | Estimated area at 10 mm |
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| 20 kg | 1 × 20 kg | 12.5 litres | 1.25 m² |
| 40 kg | 2 × 20 kg | 25 litres | 2.5 m² |
| 60 kg | 3 × 20 kg | 37.5 litres | 3.75 m² |
| 80 kg | 4 × 20 kg | 50 litres | 5 m² |
| 100 kg | 5 × 20 kg | 62.5 litres | 6.25 m² |
| 200 kg | 10 × 20 kg | 125 litres | 12.5 m² |
For bricklaying or pointing: These area figures do not show how many bricks you can lay. Mortar usage depends on the cement-to-sand ratio, brick size, joint dimensions and waste. The sand’s volume and coverage may also vary with moisture and settling.