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USE CASES
WHAT is PIT SAND
used FOR?
WHAT is
PIT SAND
used FOR?
Pit sand, sourced from our Hinuera quarry face, boasts a mix of particle sizes, which helps with both compacting and drainage.
Its versatility makes it a great choice for a wide array of construction, agricultural, equine, and infrastructure projects, such as:
Pit sand, sourced from our Hinuera quarry face, boasts a mix of particle sizes, which helps with both compacting and drainage.
Its versatility makes it a great choice for a wide array of construction, agricultural, equine, and infrastructure projects, such as:
Building Foundations
Perfect for constructing strong and lasting building foundations
Developments
& SubdivisionsGrade land, lay road and sand pads for a range of developments
Horse Areas & Tracks
Suited for arena footing, tracks, manure management and paddock levelling
Roading Undercuts
Create stable undercuts for smooth and safe roadways, perfect for grading & levelling
Effluent Fields
Pit sand provides excellent drainage and stability for creating efficient effluent fields
Farm Races
Perfectly suited to laying efficient and well-drained farm races
Back-fill
Ensures solid compaction in various projects like pipe work and retaining walls
Landscaping
Transform outdoor spaces. Perfect for landscaping, grading, and levelling projects
Septic Tank Sand
Ideal as filter sand in septic tanks due to its optimal grain size for effective filtration
Building Foundations
Perfect for constructing strong and lasting building foundations
Developments
& SubdivisionsGrade land, lay road and sand pads for a range of developments
Horse Areas & Tracks
Suited for arena footing, tracks, manure management and paddock levelling
Roading Undercuts
Create stable undercuts for smooth and safe roadways, perfect for grading & levelling
Effluent Fields
Pit sand provides excellent drainage and stability for creating efficient effluent fields
Farm Races
Perfectly suited to laying efficient and well-drained farm races
Back-fill
Ensures solid compaction in various projects like pipe work and retaining walls
Landscaping
Transform outdoor spaces. Perfect for landscaping, grading, and levelling projects
Septic Tank Sand
Ideal as filter sand in septic tanks due to its optimal grain size for effective filtration
Our SAND, Your Foundation
Our SAND,
Your Foundation
Offers starting from $18.5/m3
Delivery available
Offers starting from $18.5/m3
Delivery available
Get a quote
Get a quote
Get a quote
Delivery
We can deliver or arrange cartage to your site. You're also welcome to arrange your own.
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We sell our sand by the cubic metre. Loads are proudly scanned using Loadscan®, manufactured locally in Hamilton, NZ.
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TESTED TERRAIN
Stats
Behind
Our Sand
Stats Behind
Our Sand
Stats Behind
Our Sand
Last tested by WSP:
September 2023
1440kg/m3
Loose-Pour Density
This indicates how much space the sand occupies and its compactness under ideal conditions
2000TNZ F/5
Particle Distribution
A well-graded distribution with a balanced proportion of coarse, medium, and fine particles
22%
Optimum Water Content
Ideal moisture level for achieving optimal compaction and stability for construction applications
25%
California Bearing Ratio
This test (CBR) assesses the strength of our sand for road and pavement construction
3%
Lightweight Material
This indicates a low concentration of organic matter, minerals and other debris in our sand
1.68 t/m3
Maximum dry density
The highest density of our pit sand without moisture content, indicating compaction efficiency
1440kg/m3
Loose-Pour Density
This indicates how much space the sand occupies and its compactness under ideal conditions
2000TNZ F/5
Particle Distribution
A well-graded distribution with a balanced proportion of coarse, medium, and fine particles
22%
Optimum
Water Content
Ideal moisture level for achieving optimal compaction and stability for construction applications
25%
California
Bearing Ratio
This test (CBR) assesses the strength of our sand for road and pavement construction
3%
Lightweight Material
This indicates a low concentration of organic matter, minerals and other debris in our sand
1.68 t/m3
Maximum
dry density
The highest density of our pit sand without moisture content, indicating compaction efficiency
Hey, we’re Murray & Leeanne Wilson
Reach out to order or with any
questions, we'd be happy to help!
Heya, we’re Murray
& Leeanne Wilson
Reach out to order or with any
questions, we'd be happy to help!
Hey, we’re Murray & Leeanne Wilson
Reach out to order or with any
questions, we'd be happy to help!
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FAQS
FREQUENT
QUESTIONS
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