Sometimes while on site, we experience various circumstances that truly brings us so much confusion and sand filling is such a circumstance since we probably won't have the option to advise the correct kind of sand to use for filling.


This anyway relies upon the idea of the sort of soil that is pervasive in the territory.

Discussing the idea of soil in the territory, everything comes down to the accompanying 2 questions:

1. Is my home built on a swamp soil? This is for clients Or Did I develop this structure on a swampy soil ? This question is for the contractors

2. Did I build my house on a non swampy soil?

If you can answer these two questions correctly, then you know where you are heading and the right steps to take.

Now let's us address and clarify things about filling sands.

In the event that you are building on a swampy soil, water logged zone, at that point its best you purchase Sharp sand for the filling.

For what reason Should I Use Sharp sand For Filling? You may ask

Sharp sand has a weak capillarity, when all around compacted, the capillarity is so weak, the water won't have the option to ascend to the super structure without any problem.

When Should I Use Laterite/Red Sand for Filling?


I suggest you use Laterite if the whole territory is dry and flood free.

Check ground/earth wells, ask from Bore opening drillers to have the option to know how far the water table is from the surface before you use Laterite for filling.

This is due to that fact that if you apply Laterite which is very high in capillarity in a territory where the water table is very near the surface, during the wet season, you'll notice a few swellings around the building. Am sure some house owners here have seen something like this before.

These swellings are normally observed soon after the DPC. You'll simply see the paint is practically wearing off despite the fact that its only a couple of months subsequent to painting.

When this happens, the beauty of your home is be in bad shape and furthermore the foundation of the building becomes weakend since swelling would carry dampness to the super structure.

So Which Type Of Soil Do I Need For Filling

Honestly, Laterite can be used, sharp sand can be used too yet again, on the off chance that you are very observant when construction process is taking place in your area, you'll notice that sharp sand is normally used around coastal areas (zones that are prone to flooding or damp areas while Laterite is utilized on dry areas.

For example, in Delta State, Nigeria, we have dry zones like Agbor, Abraka, Some areas of Effurun, and so on. Presently streets on this parts of the state are leveled with Laterite however along the riverine territories like Patani, Burutu, Gbaramatu, Bormadi, you see that Sharp sand is being used and applied by these construction workers.


You now see that it isn't a coincidence. It is a direct result of all that I have clarified previously.

Well. I've takes about The best kind of sand to be utilized in Filling. Its currently left for you to settle on the correct decision.

Remember to build for stability, build for life span and not for style alone.

Whether you are client or potential client, or a construction worker or aspiring, I believe this was helpful and you have learnt a thing or two. The choice is now yours and if you have a thing or two to contribute, drop your comments below and also share to u others who do not know about this.