Frequently Asked Questions

If you need a lot of sand for a project (more than a ton), it is best to have it delivered on a dump truck.  The sand can be dumped on the ground or a small area and will not wash away in the rain.  You can save money buying it in bulk.

Many arenas have been built by tilling sand into the existing clay soil.  This is a great way to make a consistent footing without layers.  It is also a very affordable option to build and maintain.  However, the existing soil must be suitable.  Rocks may be an issue that continue to pop up.  Be sure to use the right type of sand to maximize the value and reduce compaction.

Manufactured sand or m10s may be used for arena sand and footing.  However, dust and compaction are the primary issues with using it.  M10s make a firm compactable surface that adds to the traction of the horse. Over time it may have to be amended with a coarser sand as it wears rapidly with use.  Irrigation can be a great tool to help keep the dust suppressed. 

Yes, River Sand is one of the best soil amendments to mix in the existing high clay content soil to relieve compaction and allow roots to penetrate deeper, resulting in a healthier turf grass, You can also topdress turf with River Sand such as bermuda, zoysia, and centipede to level the lawn to prevent scalping and also to encourage water to get down to the roots. 

Yes, River Sand is one of the best soil amendments to mix in the existing high clay content soil to relieve compaction and allow roots to penetrate deeper, resulting in a healthier turf grass, You can also topdress turf with River Sand such as bermuda, zoysia, and centipede to level the lawn to prevent scalping and also to encourage water to get down to the roots. 

You can add a little topsoil to the surface of an established grass or turf to help repair or level an area.  This is not the same process as topdressing though.  Make sure to rake the topsoil in the best you can and only apply a thin layer at a time so that the grass still shows through and can gather sunlight to recover quickly.  This method is best for small areas to repair such as a tree removal, dog paths or digging, and other turf holes. 

Yes, you can use masonry sand for a beach, but it may not be the best sand for your beach.  Masonry sand is fine in texture and light in color, so it feels and looks like the beach sand you expect.  However, RSI offers a few other types of sands that are whiter in color that give you a better look.  We also offer a sand with a different particle size that helps keep you sand on the beach if there is a lot of slope or wave action.

Yes, we produce and sell River Sand at multiple locations throughout Metro Atlanta and Georgia.  That’s not all we sell though.  We have a complete line of other types of sand, topsoil, dirt, gravel, and mulch. 

Yes, we produce and sell River Sand at multiple locations throughout Metro Atlanta and Georgia.  That’s not all we sell though.  We have a complete line of other types of sand, topsoil, dirt, gravel, and mulch. 

The recommended sand depth for a volleyball court is 12 to 24 inches (1 to 2 feet), with 18 inches being the average.  Less depth can be used for a backyard volleyball court for weekend fun, but enough sand needs to be considered for safety purposes.