Advantages and Disadvantages: M Sand vs River Sand

M sand

M sand is also known as manufactured sand or crushed sand. It can be made by crushing bigger pieces of rocks, quarry stones and larger size of aggregates into smaller sizes of sand particles. Cubical-shaped granite stones are washed and graded with consistency to be used as a substitute for river sand. Its biggest advantage is that it is highly cohesive and compressive. M sand can be used for RCC work, brickwork and blockwork.

It cannot be used for waterproofing or plasterwork.

River sand

River sand is naturally available and can be extracted from river beds or riverbanks. It is rounded and has a smooth surface. It can be used for RCC work, brickwork, blockwork and plastering. The excessive usage of river sand for construction work has led to the depletion in the amount of sand available in river beds and banks.

With the growing infrastructure, there has been an increase and the usage of sand for construction, and this has led to the depletion of the amount of natural sand present in the environment. This shortage has led to the creation of alternatives like M sand to cater to the growing needs of the construction industry. Being eco-friendly and cheaper, m sand is a perfect alternative to river sand.