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Aggregate Base Course (1.25″ Minus, Top Course)

Category: Aggregate Base Course

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range 1.25" Minus
Material Type Top Course

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Road base ✓ Recommended
Driveway foundation ✓ Recommended
Parking lot subbase ✓ Recommended
Pathway construction ✓ Recommended
Structural fill ✓ Recommended

Aggregate Base Course - Top Course, 1.25" Minus

Aggregate Base Course in a 1.25" minus size, specified as "Top Course," is a well-graded blend of crushed stone, gravel, and fines. The "minus" designation means the material includes particles up to 1.25 inches in diameter, along with smaller particles and fines, resulting in excellent compaction and stability. As a "Top Course," this aggregate is typically used as the final layer in base construction, providing a smooth, dense surface ready for pavement or other finishes.

The 1.25" minus size ensures a tight interlock between particles, reducing voids and creating a solid foundation that resists shifting and settling. This makes it ideal for use under roads, driveways, parking lots, and walkways in both residential and commercial projects. The inclusion of fines enhances compaction but may reduce drainage compared to open-graded aggregates. Overall, this material offers a balance of strength, stability, and ease of installation, making it a preferred choice for load-bearing surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aggregate Base Course used for?

Aggregate Base Course is typically used for road base, driveway foundation, parking lot subbase, and other construction and landscaping projects requiring materials.

What size is Aggregate Base Course?

Aggregate Base Course typically comes in 1.25" Minus size range, making it suitable for applications that require top course aggregate material with consistent sizing.

Where can I get Aggregate Base Course?

Hello Gravel may be able to provide Aggregate Base Course 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 Aggregate Base Course do I need?

Use our gravel calculator to determine how much Aggregate Base Course 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 Aggregate Base Course

Material Properties

Aggregate Base Course is top course and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Aggregate Base Course is graded to 1.25" Minus specifications, ensuring consistent particle size distribution for reliable project outcomes.

Common Applications

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

Hello Gravel Availability

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

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