Sand in Medway, MA

Looking for sand in Medway, MA? Ten Four Landscape Supply delivers sand across Medway from our yard at 26 Industrial Rd in Wrentham, and we also load pickups right at the yard. Medway stretches along the Charles River north of Franklin. Although it sits at the northern edge of our area, Medway is a regular stop on the delivery route.

Sand delivery in Medway, MA

Older homes around Medway Village and Route 109 sit alongside newer developments, while Choate Park and the river give the town a natural feel. Medway properties range from compact village lots to larger newer homes, so orders vary from a yard or two to full truckloads.

Medway orders for base material usually go toward long driveways, patio bases and backfill. For that reason, sand is a regular order in Medway. In short, our Sand is clean sand for leveling, bedding, backfill and mixing, and it is sold by the cubic yard.

Why Medway customers choose our sand

Our sand is a clean, general-purpose sand sold by the yard. It spreads easily, levels well and compacts when wet. As a result, it handles most landscape and construction jobs around the home.

Sand is also easy to work by hand. For example, you can screed it flat with a board, tamp it with a hand tamper or wet it down to settle. That makes it a friendly material for DIY projects.

Popular uses for sand in Medway

Homeowners and contractors in Medway put sand to work in many ways. Here is where sand comes in handy:

• Leveling under pavers, patio stone and pools
• Bedding for pipes and utility lines
• Backfill around foundations and drains
• Filling low spots before loam and seed
• Mixing with loam to improve drainage
• Joint fill between stones (ask about polymeric products)

How much sand does a Medway project need?

First, measure the area in feet and multiply length by width. Then multiply by the depth in inches and divide by 324. The result is cubic yards, which is how we sell sand. Under pavers, sand is used as a thin, screeded bed of about 1 inch. For leveling or filling, however, depth depends on how low the area is.

For example, a typical Medway job of about 750 square feet needs roughly 2.5 yards at 1 inches, or 4.5 yards at 2 inches. Still, round up by half a yard for edges and settling. Or call (774) 372-1050, and we will check the math before the truck is loaded.

Delivery or pickup for Medway, MA

We deliver sand in Medway, MA by truck, placing the pile where you want it. Some Medway village streets are narrow, and a few lots near the river stay soft after rain. So mention wet ground or tight access when you book.

1. Book the load. Call or send a quote request with the amount of sand and your Medway address.
2. Pick the drop spot. Next, choose firm, open ground close to the work area, clear of wires and branches.
3. Protect the surface. Then lay a tarp or plywood on pavement, so cleanup takes minutes.
4. Meet the truck. Finally, the driver calls ahead and places the pile as close to your spot as the ground safely allows.

Picking up at the yard

For Medway customers, the yard is a straight drive south, so contractors often pick up and head back to the job. As a rule, a full-size pickup carries about about 1 yard of this material safely. So check your payload rating, and bring a tarp for the ride back to Medway.

When to order sand in Medway

Base work goes best when the ground is dry and firm. So late spring through fall is the prime season in Medway. In addition, plan driveway and patio projects before the first hard frost, because compaction is difficult on frozen ground.

How to screed sand for pavers

1. Compact the base. Build and compact a stone base first. Then check the slope with a level.
2. Set rails. Lay two pipes on the base as screed rails. Next, spread sand between them.
3. Strike it off. Pull a straight board across the rails. As a result, the sand bed is flat and even.
4. Lay the pavers. Place pavers on the sand without stepping on the screeded area.
5. Compact and sweep. Finally, compact the pavers and sweep fine material into the joints.

Sand in Medway, MA: FAQs

More for your Medway project

Sand usually works as part of a system. For instance, ¾″ bluestone forms a base, ⅜″ stone or sand sets the pavers, and loam finishes the edges. So if your Medway project needs more than one material, see ⅜″ Bluestone in Medway, ½″ Screened Loam in Medway and ¾″ Bluestone in Medway. As a result, one delivery can often cover the whole job.

We also deliver sand to nearby Franklin, Norfolk and Bellingham. For depth tips, coverage and product details, read the full Sand guide, or see every town we serve. For local background, Medway on Wikipedia is a good start.