Is sand ok to use for final leveling prior to pouring concrete? I'm talking about 1 1/2" or less.
J JKgrizzly Member Joined Aug 22, 2011 Messages 13 Location NE,AR Oct 16, 2011 #1 Is sand ok to use for final leveling prior to pouring concrete? I'm talking about 1 1/2" or less.
C ConCretin Well-known member Joined Jan 20, 2011 Messages 3,378 Location Central Maine Oct 16, 2011 #2 Sand is OK but it tends to move around as workers walk on it. Personally, I'd go with a well compacted 3/4" gravel.
Sand is OK but it tends to move around as workers walk on it. Personally, I'd go with a well compacted 3/4" gravel.
OP J JKgrizzly Member Joined Aug 22, 2011 Messages 13 Location NE,AR Oct 18, 2011 #3 Thanks. I have very easy access to some sand and it is a lot easier to move by hand than gravel. If there was an issue I would not do it.
Thanks. I have very easy access to some sand and it is a lot easier to move by hand than gravel. If there was an issue I would not do it.
