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Red sand used for backfilling, leveling, and some concrete work. Distinguished by its reddish color due to iron content.
Usage
Red sand is primarily used for backfilling and land leveling before construction. It is also used for pipe backfill, underground utility installations, and in some concrete mixes. Widely available in the Riyadh region.
Key Features
- Ideal for backfilling and leveling
- Available in large quantities
- Economical pricing for large projects
- Delivery by load or truck
Available Sizes & Packaging
Specifications & features
- Even grains with a fineness suited to building and backfill work
- Free of organic impurities harmful to construction
- Readily available with flexible truck sizes
- Unaffected by heat swings in the hot Saudi climate
Main uses
- Backfilling and site levelling before construction
- Mixing building mortar for walls, bricks and blocks
- Bedding under foundations, tiles and floors
- Levelling playgrounds, gardens and outdoor areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is red sand suitable for masonry?
Red sand is primarily used for backfilling and leveling, not direct masonry. For wall construction and mortar, white sand is recommended. For structural concrete, mixed sand or crusher sand is used.
How many trucks of red sand do I need to backfill a villa plot?
It depends on the plot area and required backfill depth. As a rule, each truck covers about 50-70 sqm at 20cm depth. Contact us with the area and depth for an accurate calculation.
What is red sand used for in construction?
Backfilling, site levelling, wall construction and mortar mixing — the general-purpose construction sand.
What is the difference between red and white sand?
Red sand is coarser and used for building, backfill and levelling; white sand is finer and purer, preferred for reinforced concrete.