Sand:

Name
Mason Sand
Description
Tan colored, fairly fine textured sand.  It is a washed sand and contains no pebbles or stones.  Also called pool sand or play sand.  Sold by the ton.  There are about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Uses
  • Under pool liners.

  • In sandboxes or play areas.

  • Under paving stones or bricks.

  • In mixing concrete or mortar.

  • Golf course sand traps.

 
Name
Concrete Sand
Description

Dark brown to gray sand.  Coarse in texture with small pebbles in it.  It is a washed sand.  Sold by the ton with about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.

Uses
  • Mixing into soil to break up clay.

  • Mixing concrete.

  • Backfilling underground utility work.

 
Name
Silica Sand
Description
White colored sand.  Very fine texture.  It is very clean washed sand.  It is sold by the ton and there is 1.4 tons per cubic yard.  We also sell it in 80 pound bags.  The bags contain medium grit #540 sand for sand blasting.
Uses
  • Sand blasting (bags only).

  • Mixing in stucco

  • Golf course sand traps

 
Name
Fill Sand
Composition
A natural blend of dirt, clay and sand that is not processed.
Description
This is a material used primarily for fill.  It has not been processed so it can be fairly clumpy.  There is no organic matter added to it and it compacts very well.  Fill sand can be worked by hand, but it is not easy.  Sold by the ton.  It should be top-dressed with a processed soil before planting.
Uses
  • Backfilling holes or trenches over 12” deep.

  • Filling holes where good compaction is needed, such as where

  • something will be built over the filled area. 

  • Filling areas by hand that processed soils are too expensive for.

 
Name
Ball Diamond Clay
Composition
Clay and fine sand blended together. 
Description

A specific mix designed for baseball diamonds.  Available unscreened or screened.  The screened has been shredded, pulverized and screened through a 1” screen.  The unscreened will have some clumps and should be used where it will be applied at least 2” thick and spread with a machine.  The product compacts very well and is sold by the ton.

Uses
  • Resurfacing baseball diamonds or bocci ball courts.

  • Filling horse stalls and paddocks

  • Anywhere a smooth, solid surface is needed.

THREE-Z-INC.
Main Office and Material Yard

8700 Heinton Road
Valley View, OH 44125-4130
Phone-216-524-4544 
  Fax-216-524-5876