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1"-3" Pacific Mulch Ground Cover

Whether you are a masonry contractor, landscape professional or homeowner, we have a selection of bulk materials to meet your needs. If you need to make mortar, concrete or prepare your flower beds, we have the sand, gravel and soil amendments for your job. Whether you need a truckload or a shovel full, call us today. And remember, Valley Building Materials delivers to your site six days a week.

Note: Due to slight variations in PC monitors, you should base your choice on actual samples. Please contact us for more information on these products.
 

Amended Top Soil

Composition: 55% Sandy Loam & 45% Soil Conditioner
Uses: Building up existing soil
  As a topping before laying sod
  Filling Planters
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 775 LBS.
Notes: Soaking of soil is recommended before planting
1"-3" Pacific Mulch Ground Cover

Composition: Composted Organic Forest Product
Uses: Ground cover for moisture retention
  Weed growth suppression
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 221 LBS.
Notes: Keep material clear 2" from base of plants.
Application: Apply 3" thick (Between 6-9 cubic yards per 1000 SQ. FT.)
Soil Conditioner

Composition: Composted Organic Forest Product
Uses: Mix into soil to enrich
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 209 LBS.
Application: To enrich existing soil mix in at least 30% by volume (50% Maximum)
Class II Road Base

Composition: Broken Concrete & Crushed Asphalt
Uses: Road Base / Temporary Roads
  Base for interlocking pavers
  Base for Concrete or Asphalt (Depending on Local Code)
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 1553 LBS.
Decomposed Granite

Composition: 3/8" Decomposed Granite
Uses: Roads & Pathways
Bridal (Horse) Trails
Parking Lots
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 1242 LBS.
#2 Fill Sand

Composition: Sandy Material (SE20)
Uses: Backfill (Satisfies Cal Trans backfill requirements)
  Base for foundations (Depending on Local Code)
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 1296 LBS.
Washed Mason Sand

Composition: Washed Natural Sand (SE80-82)
Uses: Mixed with Plastic Cement for mortar and grout
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 1004 LBS.
Sand & Rock Premix

Composition: Washed Concrete Sand & 1/2" Crushed Aggregate
Uses: Making concrete
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 1319 LBS.
Application: 1 Yard of Sand & Rock Premix + 5 or 6 bags of Portland Cement will make 1 Yard of Concrete
3/8" Crushed Pea Gravel

Composition: Crushed 3/8" Rock
Uses: Mixed with sand & cement for concrete
  Inexpensive ground cover
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 929 LBS.
3/4" Crushed Rock

Composition: Crushed 3/4" Rock
Uses: Mixed with sand & cement for concrete
  Inexpensive ground cover
  Drainage (French Drains)
Weight: 1/2 Yard = 829 LBS.
 
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