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building/plastering sand

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  • 06-04-2011 11:49pm
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    jdesbt
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭


    hi.,. im just wondering if there is a difference in plastering and building sand,, and if so what,

    thanks in advance


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    Carlow52
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭Carlow52


    plastering sand is generally washed sharp sand, whereas building sand could be just what is dug out of the sand pits.

    One simple test is if u wet the building sand the water can be dirty brown whereas good quality plastering sand should wash clean.
    Ideally all sand used for quality building work should be washed so the above test just shows if it has been washed or not

    this link may help or confuse in equal measure:Dhttp://www.lets-do-diy.com/Know-your-materials/Cement-aggregate-and-sand.aspx


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    paddy147
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    So bags of plastering sand is basicly just "sharp" sand??

    So Im presuming that plastering sand would be ok to use for lining the bottom of a small 7 inch deep trench for placing some railway sleepers in,for a raised garden bed?

    Thanks.:)


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    #4
    jdesbt
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭jdesbt


    cheers carlow52.


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