Why use Sharp/Coarse sand?

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Paved In Stone, Ltd

5 жыл бұрын

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@AK-ky3ou 5 ай бұрын

This was great and I agree but you made the sharp mix much drier.

@PavedinStoneLtd 5 ай бұрын

Yeh, a fair few ppl picked up on that. Although the science is correct, the demonstration could have been better

@ImranHussain-tn5xm 4 ай бұрын

Mate your a sensible guy keep up the good work. I totally agree with you on using sharp sand better bond.

@PavedinStoneLtd 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Imran 👍

@stillyano9567 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect thanks for that. Simple and yet the most helpful info I've seen regarding a mortar mix. Just what I needed. Thankyou. 👍

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this helped you

@loosenuts6499 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for all of your helpful videos great help for a paving project working on. 👍🏼

@PavedinStoneLtd 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, don't forget to subscribe for more 🤠

@coachBux 3 жыл бұрын

have always wondered what the benefits are..Thanks!

@seanwilliams5711 Жыл бұрын

Short and to the point, very informative!

@PavedinStoneLtd Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@davidjones782 3 жыл бұрын

love that video explained really well, will be doing this from now on

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this video helped you, let us know if there is anything else you would like to see 🤠

@bartonbank2531 2 ай бұрын

I use both half and half , structure and workability. Works well

@PavedinStoneLtd 2 ай бұрын

Certainly I used to use a similar mix, but these days we only use sharp sand. It is also specified in the new BS7533 for 4:1 sharp sand only

@khanos73 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very good explanation

@robharwood-stamper9857 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks for this

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 🤠

@user-xt5ry9jp3r 3 жыл бұрын

Super. Great info , just what I was looking for

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

@Brockstonepavingpros 3 жыл бұрын

Good video mate. 💯 agree 👍

@charlesuk5358 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, being a total novice i was not sure what the difference between "builders"sand and sharp sand was,

@PavedinStoneLtd Жыл бұрын

As a general rule, builders sand for building houses, sharp sand for laying paving 👍

@Doug.... 3 жыл бұрын

Good explanation 👍

@JM-jd7yp 3 жыл бұрын

Good video and good explanation. Thanks mate

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you liked it.

@macflod 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@jonathanm9545 3 жыл бұрын

Good compaction due to finer sand particles interlocking.

@georgerga65 3 жыл бұрын

How come you’ve mixed the building sand wet enough as if your laying bricks with it, do a more dry mix like you have with the sharp sand and you won’t be able to push it out like that and building sand is better to work with. I’ve taken up other people’s work in the past and it’s pretty much the same strength when breaking it out the only time they do move or brake is when people don’t do full beds that’s the most important bit in my eyes. And properly dig out and stone up with a heavy wacker ovbs.

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you dont have any problems with your installs. You're right the building sand is a little on the wet side...there is actually a second video on this subject if you want to watch that. The point remains that I was demonstrating the physics of what happens to the particles of sand under pressure.

@georgerga65 3 жыл бұрын

@@PavedinStoneLtd will do, I’m not saying I don’t use sharp sand as I do. I normally get some building sand in there just for the fact it’s better to work with. These days it more what the company want/ make you use just to cover our own arses if anything does go wrong. 👍🏼

@finchy3394 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant simple educational video, Thank you

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for commenting 🤠

@spatel3783 4 ай бұрын

helpful video thank you , simple and clear

@PavedinStoneLtd 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad it helped!

@stevedawson256 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, very informative

@PavedinStoneLtd 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-lp3uu9ir4h 6 ай бұрын

The best mix with sharp sand always

@michaelcollins2995 2 жыл бұрын

For laying a porcelain would you reccomend a 4.1 or 5.1 sand cement mix

@PavedinStoneLtd 2 жыл бұрын

A 5 : 1 mix 40-50mm thick is our preference when making mortar on site. Sometimes finish levels may dictate a thinner bed, 25-30mm, in this instance we would switch to 4 :1

@zeez9053 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks finally someone’s tRied to explain the differences 👍🇬🇧

@samuelhearn8601 3 жыл бұрын

Does the sub base (type 1 or concrete) make a difference to which sand you lay with?

@PavedinStoneLtd 2 жыл бұрын

Good question, thanks! No, the sub base wouldn't make a difference, sharp sand is still my preferred laying course. Porcelain is often laid with exterior adhesive or a wet mix directly onto a concrete pad, usually as a solve for any level discrepancies.

@michaelmorgan9289 Ай бұрын

top tip. thanks.

@krystalgazer5196 5 ай бұрын

Ya made the building sand pissy, and the sharp sand dry as a bone, tut tut.

@PavedinStoneLtd 5 ай бұрын

True, but the principle is the same. Check out part 2

@GlowBodyEnlightenment 5 ай бұрын

exactly the info I was looking for 😎

@PavedinStoneLtd 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it

@chriskennington1264 Жыл бұрын

Really informative for what is just a 3 minute video! Appreciated!

@PavedinStoneLtd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, glad it's helped!

@HillsHaveEyes81. Жыл бұрын

Can I ask you for some advice

@PavedinStoneLtd Жыл бұрын

Sorry it's a bit late....but yes, ask away and if I can help I will!

@CRyan71 Жыл бұрын

Is this for a laugh? One mix is 5 times wetter than the other. Of course it's going to move more🙄

@PavedinStoneLtd Жыл бұрын

You can watch part 2 if you like...I discuss the example mixes in better detail. Remember, this is to prove the physics that happens with different aggregates in the mix

@Zeyr01 2 жыл бұрын

What ratio do you mix?

@PavedinStoneLtd 2 жыл бұрын

5 sharp sand to 1 cement 👍

@jeremiahnoonan1111 Жыл бұрын

Can I use crusher dust as sharp sand

@PavedinStoneLtd Жыл бұрын

In practical use, i.e I know ppl who would say it's absolutely fine to use, however....I wouldn't use it. Why? Because to run a landscaping business you need to know that the materials and methods you are using have been tried and tested. Most of these projects are serious Investments, we wouldn't want to be liable by using a untested aggregate

@6lr6ak6 Ай бұрын

Is sharp sand better for brick laying

@PavedinStoneLtd Ай бұрын

No, building sand or soft sand for brick work. Whilst the sharp sand has extra strength, it doesn't squeeze down as much so it's very difficult to work with for brick laying

@6lr6ak6 Ай бұрын

@@PavedinStoneLtd 👍thanks.

@garytango 3 ай бұрын

👍

@richhoffman5255 Жыл бұрын

Now show all the block contractors that don't understand

@PavedinStoneLtd Жыл бұрын

We haven't got enough time...🤣

@m2dat791 3 жыл бұрын

Half and half building and sharp

@George.Coleman 3 ай бұрын

Mortar must not be stronger than brick. Careful with sharp sand. Like you say, do a 50/50 mix of building and sharp.

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 ай бұрын

I'm afraid not George. Turns out I was right...this video was a few years ago, but the new British Standards specifically state sharp sand. BS7533:101

@George.Coleman 3 ай бұрын

@@PavedinStoneLtd No. In the UK houses are built using building sand.

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 ай бұрын

@@George.Coleman we are in the UK. Are you talking about paving or house bricks??

@George.Coleman 3 ай бұрын

@@PavedinStoneLtd I apologise, I'm talking about house bricks, I'm about to lay 1,000 bricks and I have a load of sharp sand that I'm thinking of using in a 50/50 ratio with building sand.. I don't mind about the reduced workability, would you have any objection to this before I get started?

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 ай бұрын

@@George.Coleman ah ok, that makes more sense. Yeh, I guess you could, probably end up with bigger joints

@stewart9476 11 ай бұрын

3/4 grano 1/4 bldg Cement

@vinigarr801 3 жыл бұрын

Far too much water in that building sand mix....

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

Watch round 2

@michealbrett3396 3 жыл бұрын

Rubbish

@PavedinStoneLtd 3 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for your constructive criticism. We will take what you have said on board and put it into our next video which we hope you will also enjoy.