Welcome to Chas. Long & Son (Aggregates) Ltd.
Our Products: Red Building Sand
Unsure how much product you need?
-
Use our Aggregate Calculator
Aggregate Calculator
This calculator will help you to work out how much stone product you need for your project.
To calculate how much aggregate you need to order, simply enter the dimensions of the area you are filling/covering. Different aggregates have different densities, so please make sure you have chosen the correct aggregate type. You can use imperial, metric or a combination of both by using the drop down boxes.
Please note that the calculator is a guide only.
The exact conversion will depend on a number of factors beyond our control, for example moisture, method and degree of compaction, type of sub–base, etc. We cannot be held contractually responsible for any surplus or shortfall found on site.
Product name:
Red Building Sand
Description:
Red Building Sand is a fine, soft sand with a distinct reddish hue, commonly used in construction for bricklaying, mortar mixing, and rendering. It is naturally occurring and sourced from quarries rich in iron oxide, which gives it its characteristic colour.
How it's sold (Bulk Bags, Mini Bags, Loose):
Bulk Bags, Mini Bags, Loose
Types of application:
Bricklaying & Masonry Work – Provides a strong, flexible mortar with a traditional red finish., Rendering & Plastering – Ideal for external and internal wall coatings., Pointing – Used for repointing brickwork to match existing red or orange mortar., General Construction – Suitable for bedding layers, paving, and landscaping projects.
Privacy policy
© Chas. Long & Son Aggregates Ltd. 2026
Registered in England no. 4693623
Website design by Hornet Web Solutions
Call us:
01748 811359
Email us:
enquiries@chaslongaggregates.co.uk
Loose bulk loads: looseorders@chaslongaggregates.co.uk
Pre-packed orders: bagorders@chaslongaggregates.co.uk
Accounts: accounts@chaslongaggregates.co.uk