Aggregates & Sand

Pick up a bag of builders sand and rub a pinch between your fingers. It should feel almost silky, with no grit catching on your skin. That softness is the whole point. Builders sand is bred for smoothness, not strength, and understanding that one fact tells you almost...

Grab a handful of builders sand and a handful of sharp sand and you'll feel the difference straight away. Builders sand runs soft and fine through your fingers, almost like flour. Sharp sand feels gritty and angular, more like something you'd find on a riverbed. That...