
Bedding Sand
Bedding Sand is produced at our Quail Hollow Sand Plant located in Felton, CA. With #1 Plaster Sand and #2 Plaster Sand becoming less available, Quail Hollow Bedding Sand is an
excellent choice for brick and block work. it’s also ideal for under slab applications. Below is a list of features and benefits to consider.
- Uniform particle size to provide product consistency
- Finely graded to provide excellent workability
- Washed and screened so it’s free of unwanted silt, clay, and salt
- Long term reserves so it will be available for decades
- Centrally located in Felton which makes product available for south bay projects
- Light beach sand color which is easily identifiable
A typical gradation is listed below for evaluation. As with all natural materials, some variation will occur.
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Sieve
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Percent Passing
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#4 (4.75 mm) |
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100 |
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#8 (2.36 mm) |
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100 |
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#16 (1.18 mm) |
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99 |
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#30 (600 um) |
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93 |
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#50 (300 um) |
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68 |
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#100 (150 um) |
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7 |
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#200 (75 um) |
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1 |
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Sand Equivalent: 70
pH: 7.8
Chloride Content: 2.2 ppm
Sulfate Content: 9.6 ppm
For additional information, please contact the Aggregate Division Sales Office at 831.768.2380.
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