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Bulk Density: 1.80 t/m³ (fixed)
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Buy Quarry Sand (Paving Sand) in Adelaide from Newton Building & Landscape Supplies. Order online or pick up in store with delivery available.
Looking for quality Quarry Sand Adelaide homeowners, landscapers, and paving contractors trust? Newton Building & Landscape Supplies supplies premium paving sand available to buy online with delivery or pickup options across Adelaide. Sold per tonne, this versatile sand is ideal for paving projects, base preparation, and landscaping applications, making it a popular choice for landscape supplies Adelaide and building supplies Adelaide SA.
WHAT IS IT?
Quarry Sand, commonly known as Paving Sand, is a finely crushed and screened sand product sourced from local quarries. Featuring a consistent grading and compactable texture, it provides excellent stability and support beneath pavers and other hardscape surfaces. Its natural colour and reliable performance make it a preferred choice for residential and commercial paving projects.
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COVERAGE GUIDE
As a general guide, 1 tonne of Quarry Sand covers approximately 10–12 square metres at a depth of 50mm. Coverage may vary depending on compaction, site conditions, and the depth required for your paving project.
WHY BUY FROM NEWTONS?
Newtons Building & Landscape Supplies has been a trusted Adelaide supplier since the 1970s, helping homeowners, landscapers, builders, and contractors source quality building and landscaping materials. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right paving and construction materials for your project, and we trade 7 days a week for convenience. Order online anytime or arrange delivery across the Adelaide metro area from our Newton, Gawler (Evanston South), and Burton locations.
At Newtons Building & Landscape supplies, we pride ourselves on selling the best quality products to industry standards. We only sell products that are covered by the manufactures warranty.
The majority of warranties are covered between 3 months & 2 years.
If you would like to check if your purchase is covered by warranty please contact us.
If you do receive a product that is faulty please call 8415 7777 or email
sales@newtonsbuilding.com.au
Cubic Metres to Cubic Yards
Divide Cubic Metre Rate by .76m
Example
10 Cubic Metres to Cubic Yards
= 10 divided by .76 = 13.16 cubic yards
Cubic Yards to Cubic
Multiply Cubic Yard Rate by .76m
Example
15 Cubic Yards to Cubic Metres
= 15 multiplied by .76 = 11.4 cubic metres
Tonnages per Cubic Meters
Special Soil = 1.3T per M3
Organic Loam = 1.6T per M3
Screening = 1.6T per M3
Rubbles = 1.8T per M3 /
Refer compaction table below
Premix = 1.8T per M3
Plaster/Brick = 8 cement per tonne
Washed = 8 cement per tonne
Rubble Rates
Cubic metres to tonnes
Multiply cubic metre rate by the following depending on usage
By 1.8 for spreading only
By 2.0 for compaction with a vibrating plate
By 2.2 for compaction with a small roller
By 2.4 for compaction with a large roller
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Discover reliable water solutions at Newtons Building & Landscape Supplies. From tanks and pumps to irrigation, drainage, fittings, and water management essentials, our range is designed to help you store, move, and use water efficiently around your home, garden, farm, or worksite. Whether you are upgrading your backyard, managing stormwater, setting up irrigation, or sourcing practical plumbing supplies, Newtons has quality products and helpful advice to get the job done. Visit us at our Newton, Burton, or Gawler locations for dependable water solutions that suit South Australian conditions.
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Summer is well and truly here! and so is summer lawn care. The temperature is increasing, and we are enjoying the outdoors, going about finding ways
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