Everything You Need to Know About Gravel

Gravel is not some mysterious material used only in the manufacture of concrete. It's a very versatile construction material with multiple uses. If you want to know more about gravel overall and how to get bulk deliveries, the following will be most informative.

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Purchasing Gravel Near Me

Find gravel stone near me by entering your zip code on our website. Gravel near me is exactly the type of search we are here to answer for you, you search 'gravel near me' and we get you your bulk delivery of gravel. If you don't live close enough to a quarry to pick up and buy gravel loads, you can purchase deliveries of bulk gravel from our website. Bulk gravel delivery is possible statewide, just make a purchase online to receive your gravel delivery. Finding gravel near me and you does not need to be difficult.

Best Gravel Stone for Driveways

Driveway gravel should be medium to large crushed size and allow for free movement of water through the spaces between the gravel rock. #57 gravel and 3/4 inch gravel stone are the most common driveway gravel. Anything smaller than pea gravel can be too small. Driveway gravel can also be a baserock or crusher run. Appropriately prepared driveway rock is deemed safe for use in all driveways. If you're not sure about what to buy for your driveway, ask us. Driveway contractors may provide some insight as well. Then you can buy driveway gravel from us and complete your driveway project.

Size	Common Driveway Stone
Inches	#4	#5	#57*	#67
3"	X
2"	X
1"	..	X	X	..
3/4"	.	..	X	X
1/2"			X	X
3/8"			.	..

(X) = Stone largely consists of this size
(..) = Stone can consist of up to 15% of this size
(.) = Stone can consist of up to 10% of this size
*Recommended for driveways
**Each stone gradation can contain up to 10% upper and lower grades and some fine material (sand).

What Is Gravel Rock?

Gravel rock is crushed stone. It is the remnants of crushed stone, different gravel sizes are achieved after being sifted. It is just one of many gravel types used for decorative purposes, walkways and for driveways. Gravel comes from quarries where it is mined and crushed. Gravel rock is excellent as drainage gravel for ditches and drainage trenches too. It naturally filters out the water and allows for bigger objects in nature to sit on top. Gravel size of this bulk stone ranges from pea rock size up to several inches in size. Gravel rock can also be purchased as riprap for much larger sizes.

Different Gravel Types

There are many different gravel types. They range in size of particles and color to the types of stone. As previously mentioned, there is limestone and granite as well as river rock. It just depends where the bulk stone was harvested from. A few types worth mentioning include river rock, river gravel, drainage gravel, crushed gravel, pea gravel and driveway gravel. River rock and river gravel are taken from the bottoms of neighboring rivers. The rest usually comes from one of our supply quarries. Gravel size can be as tiny as peas (e.g., "pea" gravels) or as large as silver dollars. A truckload of any bulk rock is taken from our supply quarries and delivered to you. Gravel delivery can come by the truckload via bulk delivery. There are many different gravel types, so you will be able to find exactly what gravel rock you are needing for your project.

What Is Pea Gravel?

Pea gravels are 3/8" in size and are finely milled gravel that are small and round or oval in shape. You can use them in your driveway, but the tiny particle stones often cause tires to spin. It works well as a landscape filler around plants, shrubs and trees to deter weed growth or as a decorative gravel. Pea gravel is 3/8" rock and can be used as a drainage gravel, driveway stone and can be limestone pea gravel, granite pea gravel or river rock pea gravel. Pea gravel can come in limestone, granite or a variety of different river rock colors.

Using Gravel Stone

Uses for all of this gravel stone material include driveways, landscaping around plants and near fences and bushes, landscaping around playgrounds, drainage stone or drainage rock to move standing water out of an area, and to create concrete for more solid surfaces outdoors. If you want to see all the things this product can do, you don't have far to look. We will provide lots of ideas on how to use gravel stone for your projects, driveways and gardens.

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