Chenab Sand

Description

Sand is considered to be an important element in the construction. It has brownish and grey color and in fine in quality. River sand is a naturally obtained from rivers. It is also considered as a main bonding element in the construction due to its moisture containing properties. It is used for making concrete, mortars, and plasters and also for filling under floor; basements. Sand is used for the different items of the construction depending on its fineness. Due to demand of many construction projects, a sand which is usually available from local river beds or pits is becoming more difficult to get and in cost also effect.

Chenab is one of the most widely used sand in Central/Upper Punjab and Islamabad region for construction purposes. Chenab River sand is quite pricey as compared to sand from Ravi River – the former is almost double the price of the latter.