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Road Base (Concrete)

Category: Road Base

📏 Product Specifications

Material Type Concrete
Category Road Base

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Driveway foundation ✓ Recommended
Road construction ✓ Recommended
Pathway base ✓ Recommended
Parking lot subbase ✓ Recommended
Sidewalk support ✓ Recommended

Road Base with Concrete Attribute

Road base with a concrete attribute is a high-performance aggregate blend designed for superior strength and stability. This material typically consists of crushed stone, gravel, and sand, combined with concrete fines or recycled concrete, resulting in a dense, durable base layer. The inclusion of concrete enhances compaction and load-bearing capacity, making it ideal for demanding construction environments.

The concrete attribute in road base improves its binding properties, reducing dust and increasing resistance to shifting under heavy loads. This makes it especially suitable for use beneath driveways, parking lots, roadways, and heavy-duty pavements in both residential and commercial projects. Its excellent compaction and stability also make it a preferred choice for sub-base layers under concrete slabs and pavers. While the concrete content provides added strength, it may be less permeable than traditional road base, so proper drainage planning is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Road Base used for?

Road Base is typically used for driveway foundation, road construction, pathway base, and other construction and landscaping projects requiring materials.

What size is Road Base?

Road Base typically comes in size range, making it suitable for applications that require concrete aggregate material with consistent sizing.

Where can I get Road Base?

Hello Gravel may be able to provide Road Base depending on your location and current product availability. Check our available materials or contact us by phone, text, or email to confirm availability in your area. We can often arrange delivery in as soon as 2 business days.

How much Road Base do I need?

Use our gravel calculator to determine how much Road Base you need. You'll need to measure the length, width, and desired depth of your project area. The calculator will provide the quantity needed in cubic yards or tons.

Key Characteristics of Road Base

Material Properties

Road Base is concrete and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Road Base is graded to specifications, ensuring consistent particle size distribution for reliable project outcomes.

Common Applications

Industry professionals typically specify Road Base for projects requiring dependable performance and specific drainage or structural properties.

Hello Gravel Availability

Hello Gravel may be able to source Road Base depending on your location and current inventory. We offer fast delivery, often within 2 business days when material is available.

Looking for This Material?

Hello Gravel may be able to provide Road Base in your area with delivery as soon as 2 business days.