The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Sand (MM #5125)

April 03, 2025

This time of year, many yearn for warm weather and coastal beaches. Spring break is on everyone’s mind. But have you ever thought about the sand you want to dig your toes into? We’re actually running out of it. Technically, the sand at the beach is worth very little. But there are different types. The kind you buy at Lowe’s or Home Depot for building projects differs. We dredge it from rivers, and it’s not manufactured. That’s the type we need for road and building construction. We use billions of tons of this aggregate every year for building. And that’s what’s in short supply…






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