Swimming pool installation. Concrete laying. Creating traction for dangerous icy roads. All of these tasks need sand, but did you know there are different types of and that are best suited for each one? Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. in Victor, NY, supplies sand, topsoil, and gravel products for residential and commercial projects. As a full-service contracting company they also provide gravel and sand delivery to their customers, and they're happy to help you decide what materials would work best for your home or business.

What types of sand are best suited to which jobs?

• Dairy Sand: This is used for livestock bedding. Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. knows this sand provides comfortable bedding for livestock, helps animals stay cool in the summer, and is non-abrasive so it won’t irritate the skin of your cows and horses.
• Concrete Sand: Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. provides this coarse sand to mix with concrete. This results in stronger and more durable concrete.
• Ice Control Sand: Using ice control sand for icy roads provides vehicles enough traction to move safely. Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. knows it’s a good alternative to salt since salt can corrode cars and roads, as well as contaminate any nearby water supplies.

• Sports Fields: Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. provides sand that is ideal for golf courses, baseball fields, and other sporting fields. Spreading sand on playing fields keeps the field level and helps with drainage. Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. also provides high caliber sand for golf courses that will properly support golf balls and stay in place on steep grades.
• Pool Sand: You want your pool to be level during the installation, and that means using material under the liner that is stable. Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. provides quality pool sand that will keep your pool in place so you won’t have to worry about movement.

Whether you need comfortable and safe bedding for your livestock or you want an environmentally friendly method of providing traction on ice roads, Syracusa Sand & Gravel Inc. has the type of sand you want. Call them at (585) 310-2693 to speak to a professional about what kind of sand best suits your needs. You can also visit their website for more information about sand and gravel and their applications.