
The Construction Guy
June 16, 2025 at 06:20 PM
First, here are some
✅ Characteristics of Good Sharp Sand:
1⃣Grain Size & Texture:
- Angular and coarse grains (not round or smooth).
- Gritty to the touch — not fine like beach sand or dusty.
2⃣Cleanliness:
- Should be free from clay, silt, salt, and organic matter (e.g., roots, leaves).
- A dirty or salty sand weakens concrete and mortar and causes corrosion in steel reinforcement.
3⃣ Color:
- Usually light brown or reddish-brown (indicating low clay content).
- Avoid very white or gray sand — may contain high salt or be beach sand, which is not suitable without treatment.
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