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Crushed Stone Uses
Crushed stone is a building material that has been mechanically crushed and and decreased in size to the requirements of your project. It is very versatile, for use in a wide variety of commercial, residential and public projects. It can be used as an aggregate, with or without a binder, for ready-mix concrete, rip rap, road constructions, railroads, or as the base layer for a new building. Crushed stone is also often used for drainage - septic, road-side drains or retaining walls. Outside of construction, crushed stone can also be used as an agricultural lime for soil neutralization.
Types of Crushed Stone
The type of stone depends on the quarry that is is taken from, but the most common types are Limestone, dolomite and granite. There are three basic phases of producing crushed stone: primary crushing to break down to a workable size, recrushing to ensure the stones are the correct size for their application. Finally, we then screen the stone for further processing or finished products. All of our crushed and washed stone is certified for construction use. This includes: ¼” Washed Stone, ⅜ Washed Stone, ¾ Crushed Stone, 1 ½ Crushed Stone and 2 ½ Crushed Stone.
Gravel
Gravel, also called Bank Run Gravel, is dug from the ground at the sand and gravel processing site and split into three types: fine, medium and course. It is well suited for high traffic locations. Depending on the size, the gravel will be used for different uses such as driveway sub base, base for roads, under slabs or for trench or septic backfill.
3/4" and 1 1/4"
Item # 4 is used as a base for driveways and roads. Item #4 is a mixture of machine-crushed stones that measure roughly the size of a golf ball, along with sand and dirt. Item #4 comes in a variety of compositions, including Recycled Item #4, which consists of recycled concrete, blacktop, brick, rock, and other stones; Quarry Item #4, or crushed limestone; Gray Item #4, which is dark gray in appearance; and Crushed Bluestone Item #4, a dark blue-gray stone often used in municipal paving projects. (When available).
1/4" Washed Stone
In construction, 1/4" crushed stone is often used as part of a drainage project, driveways, and to make ready-mix concrete. Additionally, it is a great option in combination with rock salt and ice melt. Mixing the 1/4" crushed stone with rock salt increases the lifespan of the salt, adding additional durability and traction to roads. Visually, 1/4" crushed stone can be added around trees, bushes or for other landscaping projects to improve curb appeal of your home or business. (When available).
3/8" Washed Stone
Similar to 1/4" washed stone, 3/8" washed stone is used for both commercial and residential uses - often, as part of construction projects such as drainage, driveways, walkways, and in asphalt. 3/8" washed stone is also used to make ready-mix concrete for uses such as a foundation for concrete sidewalks, walkways, patios or for gravel driveways. (When available).
3/4" Crushed Stone
3/4" crushed stone is typically used in construction projects as part of an aggregate or without a binder - such as a road base or road surfacing material. When combined for cement and asphalt, 3/4" crushed stone is a common material in road and highway construction. Additionally, crushed stone is used as a railroad ballast, riprap, for agricultural limestone and lime purposes or as filter stone. (When available).
1 1/2" Crushed Stone
1 1/2" crushed stone is commonly found is driveway gravel, as part of walkways, road bases, as ballast for railroad tracks or as an aggregate with or without a binder for highway or road construction projects. Furthermore, 1/2" crushed stone can be used as part of agricultural limestone and lime. Drainage solutions and septic systems are also typical uses for 1 1/2" crushed stone. (When available).
2 1/2" Crushed Stone
As with 1 1/2" crushed stone, 2 1/2" crushed stone is a typical material in driveways and walkways, as part of road base or as an aggregate of cement or asphalt for highway and road construction. For drainage purposes, 2 1/2" crushed stone can be used as drainage solution, as part of a septic system, for storm water management systems or dry wells. (When available).