Novi Crushed Concrete has an experienced delivery team that offers a fast stone and gravel delivery service for it s customers in Southeast Michigan 248 305 6020 46900 W 12 Mile Rd Novi MI 48337 over thirty five years experience in the Metro area our goal has always been to provide our customers with quality crushed concrete products
Get PriceYou can dig a trench around the area of your property that accumulates the most water and fill it with broken up concrete pieces to enhance drainage It s best to surround the crushed concrete with some PVC drainage pipe Additionally you should cover the PVC piping with more concrete and replace the soil after the drainage process has completed
Get PriceGo look at railroad ballast you want that stuff aka crushed stone very jaggy and will interlock when tamped down Very hard to shovel for that reason You want a smaller size though Any sort of round or half round pea gravel type stuff has to go Get a loader shovel it outta there save it for aggregate for concrete
Get PriceUse small pieces of hardened concrete in place of pea gravel or crushed rocks for paving and pathway projects around the landscape A layer of 4 to 6 inches of aggregate is usually used under patios and driveways to improve drainage in the soil Concrete McLanahan
Get PriceCalculate Crushed Concrete Road Base Type in inches and feet of your project and calculate the estimated amount of Recycled Materials in cubic yards cubic feet and Tons that your need for your project The Density of Crushed Concrete Road Base 2 410 lb/yd³ or 1 21 t/yd³ or 0 8 yd³/t Type in your numbers
Get PriceCrushed rock gravels are man made and have rough edges Crushed rock gravel is better for creating stable paths It stays in place better after compacting Natural gravels are easier to dislodge even after compacting Even when natural gravels are used at the surface crushed rock gravel may have been used as a base
Get PriceApr 5 2021Crushing and reusing concrete material is a great way to reduce the carbon footprint of your project It is also a money saver to have your concrete material crushed on site as opposed to having to haul it away to a recycling location or landfill 6 Key Ways to Use Crushed Concrete There are many you can use crushed concrete These uses include
Get PriceYou want a smaller size though Any sort of round or half round pea gravel type stuff has to go Get a loader shovel it outta there save it for aggregate for concrete The difference is night and day You could use a plate compactor and attempt to compact the gravel into the soil to provide a firm base
Get PriceProbably self compacting #57 which is 1/2 to 3/4 inch gravel is generally considered to be self compacting This is because there are no fines to inerfer with the movement so it goes to where there is direct contact between the particles Short of braking the rocks which would require a great deal of force the material won t get any tighter
Get PriceCrusher run gravel also known as crush and run is an aggregate made of fine gravel with larger pieces of limestone This combination is similar to crushed concrete as it also compacts well and drains well You can use crusher run for driveways under concrete slabs for walkways and in other areas
Get PriceCrushed Concrete Washout 1 5″ minus Price / CY $ 64 99 Crushed concrete is a recycled concrete aggregate that is excellent for several residential and commercial hardscape and landscape projects At TGM crushed concrete is sold in bulk by the cubic yard Indeed customers may pick up at the Houston location or choose the aggregate
Get PriceMulti Purpose Gravel is 3/4 crushed aggregate great for enhancing your landscape This rock promotes drainage which is great for core fill and back fill in retaining wall installation It can also be used for decorative landscape for gardens trees shrubs flowerbeds and ponds
Get PriceProper Drainage Because concrete is a very porous material it will absorb any moisture that it contacts This can cause pooling Without crushed stone pooling water will settle under it and erode your slab Adding a layer of crushed stone will add proper drainage as well as create a barrier between your slab and the ground
Get PriceA typical concrete mix cannot be made without gravel Concrete is made from a mixture of cement sand gravel crushed stone and water A mix ratio of 1 part cement 2 parts sand 3 parts gravel and water will give you a strong concrete mix If you subtract the gravel from concrete you have what s called a mortar mix
Get PriceVA Engineer1 Sep 17 2024 06 04pm #1 The problem is the crush and run or crusher run as I ve heard it called is compact able and 57 stone gravel naturally is compacted when it s dumped/spread so you have the chance of settlement under/of the concrete and or cracking of a slab with a compact able sub base unless you are able
Get PriceThe best type of gravel for a patio base is 3/4 inch crushed stone this will prevent the patio base from shifting cracking or washing away Gravel needs to be durable and long lasting Walkways patios driveways they all need a base The key to choosing the right material for your project is considering what you ll be using it for
Get PriceTypically a gravel driveway will cost about $1 25 to $1 80 per square foot taking into consideration that the driveway is constructed with several layers for improved support and to help prevent the driveway from shifting Depending on the size of the driveway you can expect to pay anywhere from about $300 to $60 000
Get PriceMeasuring the Driveway To measure the driveway in cubic feet multiply the length by width by depth For cubic yards divide the total cubic feet by 27 Because one cubic yard of gravel is equal to 1 13 tons you can multiply your total cubic yards by 1 13 to convert this measurement to tons Previous
Get PriceA gravel base acts like a sponge by wicking away the water that would normally collect around the bottom of the shed A concrete base on the other hand cannot absorb water This can create more water runoff issues during heavy rain falls Additionally the bottom of the shed also won t dry out as quickly with concrete
Get PriceSome of the ways that you can use crushed concrete from Gravelshop com for landscaping around your home include; Walkway paths Walkway paths are a perfect way to enhance the beauty of your home you can use recycled crushed concrete 57s or crushed recycled concrete 89s for your walkways
Get PriceMSU Inc 1 100 lb 3/4 in Gravel/Crushed Rock fills approximately 1/3 cu yd and has a variety of uses including as back fill and ground cover in landscaping It can also be used for mixing concrete Approximately 9 cu ft 1/3 cu yd 1 000 1 200 lb approximate weight per bag Can be used for landscaping back fill and mixing concrete
Get PriceGravel Cost Per Yard Bulk gravel costs $15 to $75 per yard on average Crushed concrete sand and gravel mix and crushed shells are the cheapest stones at $15 per yard Crusher run pea gravel steel slag and river rock typically cost $50 per yard or more
Get PriceMethod of Calculation To get to this figure you must know how the landscape stone calculator or crushed concrete calculator works It s a matter of doing the math Multiply 12 by 12 to get 144
Get PriceLike the misconception the concrete and cement are the same yet cement is an ingredient within concrete But one other one is actually the belief that crushed stone is the exact same as crushed gravel But there are a few differences Crushed Stone As you may have seen crushed stone is a popular choice for residences far and wide
Get PriceFor soil cement the CRUSHED gravel should have poper mix of fines to larger pieces to make it as dense as possible Add the proper amount of cement and water and mix well by some mechanical means smooth to grade and pack it The mix is not a slurry and is very hard to tell from damp gravel A seal coat over the top will also help for longevity
Get PriceOn average a driveway will need 3 or 4 layers of crushed concrete This can depend on your application If you are using crushed concrete just as a base material with a different top layer such as poured concrete asphalt or gravel you will use fewer layers of crushed concrete
Get PriceSupplying Type 1 Crushed Concrete Across Hampshire & Dorset We do have a minimum order for delivery but you can also collect aggregate For more details on our minimum order quantities please contact the office Type 1 crushed concrete is a recycled product and may contain traces of metal and other foreign materials
Get Price3/4 Gravel At Whittier Fertilizer we understand that there are a wide variety of gravel needs out there so we offer a vast range of gravel options This ¾ crushed gravel can be used in a number of different landscaping projects When you purchase crushed gravel from Whittier Fertilizer you can rely on us to provide high quality gravel
Get PriceCons Mainly used as a foundation 3 Crushed Stone #57 Gravel Usually crushed stone #57 is used as the middle layer of a gravel driveway It is typically golf ball sized crushed stone hence the name It is made from machine crushed rock and is often used in many different sorts of landscaping projects
Get PriceAggregate is a term that is used to describe a broad category of particulates used in construction and landscaping Aggregate can be made up of crushed stone gravel sand recycled concrete slag and other mined materials If you are looking for nice appearance low maintenance and calming environment think aggregate
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