Which sand should be used for drainage trenches?

Drain sand (3386) is an engineering sand ideal for drainage trenches, 2.5-inch mini-drains, and sports fields. Its infiltration rate ranges from 10 to 30 inches/hour (ASTM F1815) and its permeability from 45 to 130 in/hr (ASTM D2434).

Which sand should I choose for a volleyball court or playground?

Volleyball sand (3392) is suitable for beach volleyball. Impact-absorbing playground sand (3410) is certified for playgrounds (HIC < 800, Gmax < 180, CAN/CSA-Z614 standard). Sandbox sand (3400) is intended for children's sandboxes.

What is the difference between masonry sand and B sand?

Masonry sand (3390) has a fine texture, is screened to 2 mm, and is completely inorganic (bulk density 1300 kg/m³) — ideal for flawless stucco. B sand (3361) and screened B sand (3363) are versatile sands for various construction uses.

Do you offer FIVB-accredited sand?

Yes. FIVB volleyball sand (3391) is accredited by the FIVB for official beach volleyball competitions.

Where can I purchase Savaria sand in Q?

Depending on the product, sands are available at Boucherville, Charny, Laval, Alfred, and Saint-Alexis-des-Monts. Consult each SKU listing for exact availability.

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Sand

FIVB Volleyball Sand – 3391

Accredited by FIVB for provincial, national or international competitions of beach volleyball. Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Limited quantity available in:

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Baseball Field Soil – 3326

Infield mix referred by Baseball Quebec. The baseball field soil ensures good permeability and playing-surface stability. It requires a maintenance program that includes moisturizing, raking, levelling, and rolling to ensure product durability. Bulk density after settlement of 1700kg/m³.

Available in:

Charny
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Limited quantity available in:

Boucherville

Volleyball Sand – 3392

Ideal for beach volleyball, screened at 1.5 mm. Completely inorganic. Good damping cushion. Non-abrasive on bare feet. Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Available in:

Boucherville
Charny
Laval
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Playground Sand – 3410

Certified playground sand. Completely inorganic. Excellent capacity for shock absorption, safe product. Excellent drainage. HIC<800, Gmax<180. This sand meets CAN/CSA-Z614 standards. Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Available in:

Boucherville
Charny
Laval
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

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1.5-mm Bunker Sand – 3393

Coarse sand that is good for fairway sand traps. Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Available in:

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Bunker B-SAND – 3394

Sand purity ensures that no gravel is thrown up onto the green during approach shots. Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Available in:

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Topdressing B- SAND – 3503

100% sand in accordance with USGA specs, sifted at 1 mm. Perfect for straight sand topdressing.

Available in:

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Drainage Sand – 3386

Engineered sand; ideal for drainage trenches, for small slit drainage (2.5-inch drains), and for sports fields. Infiltration rate from 10 to 30 inches per hour (according to ASTM F1815); and permeability from 45 to 130 po/hr (according to ASTM D2434). Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Available in:

Boucherville
Charny
Laval
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Sand A MTQ MG112 – 3351

Compaction sand for foundations. Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Available in:

Boucherville
Laval
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Fairway Topdressing Sand – 3454

Coarse sand sifted at 4 mm. Perfect for aerating fairways

Available in:

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Sand B -3361

Available in:

Boucherville
Laval
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Sandbox Sand – 3400

Sand to fill the sandboxes of children. Installed bulk density of 1700 kg/m³

Available in:

Boucherville
Charny
Laval
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Screened Sand B – 3363

Available in:

Boucherville

Available on request in:

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Dog park mix – 3440

Sand and stone mix for dog park surfacing. Completely inorganic. Provides comfort and stability for dogs(depth of 2 in. (50 mm)). Excellent drainage. Installed density of 1800 kg/m³

Limited quantity available in:

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

Masonry Sand – 3390

Fine-textured sand; roughcast applies well without imperfections. 2-mm-screened sand, completely inorganic, bulk density of 1300 kg/m³

Available in:

Boucherville
Charny
Laval
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

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Sand

FIVB Volleyball Sand – 3391

Baseball Field Soil – 3326

Volleyball Sand – 3392

Playground Sand – 3410

1.5-mm Bunker Sand – 3393

Bunker B-SAND – 3394

Topdressing B- SAND – 3503

Drainage Sand – 3386

Sand A MTQ MG112 – 3351

Fairway Topdressing Sand – 3454

Sand B -3361

Sandbox Sand – 3400

Screened Sand B – 3363

Dog park mix – 3440

Masonry Sand – 3390

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Our products

Sand

FIVB Volleyball Sand – 3391

Baseball Field Soil – 3326

Volleyball Sand – 3392

Playground Sand – 3410

1.5-mm Bunker Sand – 3393

Bunker B-SAND – 3394

Topdressing B- SAND – 3503

Drainage Sand – 3386

Sand A MTQ MG112 – 3351

Fairway Topdressing Sand – 3454

Sand B -3361

Sandbox Sand – 3400

Screened Sand B – 3363

Dog park mix – 3440

Masonry Sand – 3390

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