Sand - where and how is it used in construction and household?

Sand — just like gravel is a natural material that does not need additional processing, it is mined already for proper use. Sand is mined in sand quarries, several species are found that have different characteristics that depend on the areas in which it is mined. Most often, sand is divided according to the size of the particles, which can be from 0.06 mm to 2 mm in diameter.

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Options for the use of sand:

• Most likely, all of us, having heard the word sand, first of all think about the manufacture of glass. It is used in the manufacture of window panes, glass containers, kinescopes. For the production of glass, quartz sand is used, which is one of the most popular types of sand.
• Sand has good sound insulation and perfectly protects against the effects of nature, so it is suitable for overlays.
• Sand is used as a filler for building mixtures, which is bonded with some kind of binder (cement, lime or others). And also for the manufacture of silicate products, bricks.
• Sand is excellent as a filtering material and is therefore often used in the manufacture of filters.
• Sand is also suitable for decorating yards, installing paths, playgrounds, children's playgrounds.
• Sand is an indispensable tool on the roads, as its mixture with salt is sprinkled on roads and tracks in winter.

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Before buying sand, you need to decide where you will use it, because this is the only way to know what size sand you will need, because not always finer sand can be replaced with coarser sand and vice versa. Therefore, before purchasing sand, consult with specialists who will help you make the best decision.

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