Washed Sand in Louisiana
For Louisiana pads, trench work, and concrete preparation, Washed Sand offers washed fill that settles neatly into prepared areas.
- Size: Coarse-grained
- Grading: Washed; free of clay, silt and organic debris
From $615.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 2000 tons is $120,940.00 ($60.47 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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“Mixed washed sand into a concrete pour for a small patio slab at our place near Iota. Clean and free of clay clumps, mixed up easy in the mixer, and the finished slab cured without the pitting we got last time from pit sand a neighbor gave us. Three tons was plenty for the slab with a little left over for setting some fence posts too.”
Beatrix M. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About Washed Sand
Size and Grading
- Size
- Coarse-grained
- Grading
- Washed; free of clay, silt and organic debris
Once spread in a Louisiana work area, Washed Sand moves into low spots and confined spaces without the sticky behavior associated with gumbo clay. Its washed condition makes it suitable for concrete preparation, utility trench backfill, and leveling where a clean all-purpose sand is called for. Around areas affected by a high water table, keep the sand reserved for the planned part of the job instead of blending it with soil pulled from the excavation.
Pads in wet ground are commonly built up, so orderly material placement matters before later work covers the area. For pipe work, place Washed Sand as bedding before setting the line so the sand can flow around it and fill the prepared space. That same clean material can be used in concrete forms or selected backfill where site soil is not intended for the task.
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Material: Washed Sand
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Common Uses
Concrete & Mortar Mixing
Concrete and mortar mixes rely on washed sand as a main aggregate. Its washed, evenly sized particles help produce strong, uniform material for foundations, slabs, and walls with structural performance requirements.
Backfill & Trenching
Washed sand can fill utility trenches, post holes, and foundation excavations. It compacts in tight areas and helps keep drainage systems free of unwanted material.
Leveling & Grading
Use washed sand to smooth low areas, set drainage slopes, and prepare a construction site. It moves easily into uneven spots and compacts into an even surface.
Pipe & Cable Bedding
Use washed sand beneath underground pipes, conduits, and cables to create an even bearing layer. This clean material surrounds the lines without harming coatings and helps guard against movement and concentrated pressure.
Why Choose Washed Sand
Washed for Clean Material
The wash process screens out organic debris, clay, and silt before use. That helps preserve concrete performance and drainage on applications where wet conditions can be a concern.
Uniform Particle Size
With evenly sized grains, washed sand performs more predictably in concrete mixes, bedding work, and fill projects. The consistent material size supports uniform results across the job.
Flexible Construction Material
Use washed sand for concrete, pipe bedding, or grading around a site. It can cover several construction tasks, reducing the need to bring in separate specialty materials.
Bulk Ordering
Bulk washed sand is priced by the ton, making it a practical option for larger projects compared with bagged material. One delivery can provide material for several construction phases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Washed Sand
Customer Reviews
Concrete pour came out smooth
Mixed washed sand into a concrete pour for a small patio slab at our place near Iota. Clean and free of clay clumps, mixed up easy in the mixer, and the finished slab cured without the pitting we got last time from pit sand a neighbor gave us. Three tons was plenty for the slab with a little left over for setting some fence posts too.
Beatrix M. · Iota, LA · Verified Buyer
Good sand, color darker than expected
Ordered washed sand for leveling under a shed base outside Choudrant, two tons for a ten by twelve footprint. Poured and screeded easy, drains fast, and the shed sits level a year later with no settling on either corner. Only thing off was the color, it came in darker and grayer than the bright white in the photos, which mattered some since part of it stayed visible along the edge of the shed skirting.
Clovis N. · Choudrant, LA · Verified Buyer
Beach sand for the pond looks great
Ten tons of washed sand for a small beach area at our pond outside Carencro. Clean and bright, no clay or debris mixed in, and it has stayed put along the bank through a full season of swimming and rain.
Zenobia K. · Carencro, LA · Verified Buyer
Apron Survives a Cold Snap
Two tons of washed sand went into the concrete mix for a new apron pour outside Duson this spring, ordered through Louisiana Rock Supply. It set up hard through a cold snap right after we finished, no cracking at the edges. We've had a couple of heavy rains since and the surface hasn't crazed or pitted at all so far.
Ambrose L. · Duson, LA · Verified Buyer
Washed Sand has 4 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
