About Polymeric Sand
Before the early 2000s, fine sand filled the joints between interlocking pavers. The sand had a habit of washing out and allowing weeds to sprout from the ground below. The introduction of polymeric sand provided a lot of benefits over regular sand.
Polymeric sand is a mix of fine sand combined with polymers that, when mixed with water, bond together and create a “cement-like” bond.
Benefits of using polymeric sand are:
Before the early 2000s, fine sand filled the joints between interlocking pavers. The sand had a habit of washing out and allowing weeds to sprout from the ground below. The introduction of polymeric sand provided a lot of benefits over regular sand.
Polymeric sand is a mix of fine sand combined with polymers that, when mixed with water, bond together and create a “cement-like” bond.
Benefits of using polymeric sand are:
- Creates strong joints, resisting slight ground shifts to keep your walkway or patio level
- Discourages weed growth & nesting of ants or other insects
- Resistance against erosion from rain, snow & wind
- Nicer appearance
