What is a Play Sand?
As we discussed earlier, Play Sand is a finer material that has gone through certain processes to end up as the soft, clean product we know of today.
So what are these processes? Well, firstly the sand is washed to clean the product and rid it of any unwanted debris and bacteria that may be harmful.
Where Can I Buy Play Sand In South Africa?
LEROY MERLIN Greenstone
Address: Corner Blackrock Street and, Stoneridge Dr, Edenvale, Johannesburg, 1610, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 10 493 8000
Builders Express Durban North
Address: 35 Waterkant Rd, Prospect Hall, Durban North, 4051, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 860 284 533
Builders Warehouse Northriding
Address: Kapital St, Northriding, Randburg, 2169, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 860 008 906
Builders Express Florida Glen
Address: Shopping Centre, Gordon Rd, Florida Glen, Florida, 1709, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 860 284 533
How much playground sand?
Recommended Depth
| Stage | Age | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | 1 – 2 yrs | 2 – 3 inches |
| Toddler | 2 – 3 yrs | 2 – 3 inches |
| Preschool | 3 – 5 yrs | 4 – 6 inches |
| Gradeschooler | 5 – 12 yrs | 8 + inches |
How do I calculate how much sand I need for an area?
Use this simple formula:
- Length x Width = Square Footage.
- Square Footage x Depth (in feet) = Cubic Footage.
- Cubic Footage / 27 = Cubic Yards.
- Cubic Yards x 1.35 = Amount of Tons Needed (in this instance, a cubic yard is equal to about 1.35 tons of sand.)
- Area Length x Area Width = Square Footage.
How many bags of sand are in a cube?
For loose sand it is 29, 32 for dry, 33 for rammed, 38 for wet and 41 for wet packed. The most likely likely answers are then 32 for dry and 40 for wet, once you allow for wastage.