Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Building Supplies in Fort Lauderdale
Established in 1948, FSS has dedicated over 75 years to providing high-quality masonry, hardscape, and industrial materials. Our commitment to innovation began with addressing sand shortages for construction, evolving into a comprehensive supplier for the masonry, abrasive finishing, and water filtration industries. We offer a single-source solution with a diverse product lineup including brick, pavers, stone, sand, and abrasive media. Our expertise extends to stocking equipment from leading brands like Empire and Clemco, ensuring contractors and homeowners access reliable tools. With four strategically located facilities across Florida, we prioritize timely delivery and customer convenience.Our family-owned legacy continues under the Pegram family, combining generational knowledge with a forward-thinking approach to meet evolving industry demands. We maintain rigorous quality standards across our sand production plant in Plant City and emphasize long-term employee relationships to uphold service excellence. Our history of adapting to market needsfrom gravel decks to modern masonry solutionsdemonstrates our deep industry understanding and commitment to practical problem-solving.
Services
Masonry Products
Hardscape Supplies
Abrasive Finishing
Sandblasting Equipment
Industrial Sand
Filter Media
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of specialized expertise in masonry and industrial materials
- Our four Florida locations ensure timely product delivery across the state
- We stock equipment from industry-leading brands like Clemco and Empire
- Our product development tracks industry trends from gravel decks to modern masonry
- Family-owned operation maintains generational knowledge with modern innovation
Services
Masonry Products
We provide comprehensive masonry solutions including brick, pavers, stone veneer, and retaining wall systems. Our product range serves both residential and commercial construction projects. Contractors benefit from our technical expertise in material selection and application-specific recommendations.
Abrasive Finishing
Our abrasive finishing division offers aluminum oxide, glass beads, steel shot, and plastic media for industrial surface preparation. We supply complete systems including blast pots, cabinets, and spare parts from leading manufacturers. Technical support ensures proper media selection for specific applications.
Industrial Sand
We produce specialized sand for multiple applications including masonry work, playground safety, and emergency sandbags. Our Plant City facility maintains strict quality controls for consistent gradation and purity. Bulk and bagged options accommodate both large-scale projects and retail needs.
Filter Media
Our filtration products include sand and gravel media for municipal and industrial water treatment systems. We provide technical specifications for optimal filter bed composition and maintain inventory of both standard and specialty media types for replacement needs.
Hardscape Supplies
We supply complete hardscape solutions featuring decorative stone, retaining walls, and paving systems. Our product selection includes both traditional and modern designs for residential and commercial landscapes. Technical guidance supports proper installation and material compatibility.
People
George Pegram
Founder
Established Florida Silica Sand Company in 1948 to address construction industry sand shortages. Pioneered the company's expansion into multiple product lines while maintaining focus on customer accessibility.
Troy Holloway
Landscape Architect
Designed award-winning hardscape projects using our masonry products. Provides technical expertise for material specification in complex outdoor construction applications.
Questions
What industries does FSS serve?
We primarily serve the masonry, abrasive finishing, and water filtration industries with specialized materials and equipment.
How long has FSS been in business?
Since 1948, providing over 75 years of specialized experience in construction materials and industrial supplies.
Where are FSS locations?
We operate four facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Riviera Beach, and Plant City to serve all Florida regions.
What masonry products do you offer?
Our masonry division includes brick, pavers, stone veneer, retaining walls, and related accessories for construction projects.
Do you supply abrasive blasting equipment?
Yes, we stock blast pots, cabinets, and spare parts from leading brands like Clemco and Empire.
What sand types are available?
We produce masonry sand, playground sand, emergency sandbags, and filtration media in both bulk and bagged formats.
