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Aggregate Base Course (1.5″, Ballast)

Category: Aggregate Base Course

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range 1.5"
Material Type Ballast

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Road base ✓ Recommended
Railroad ballast ✓ Recommended
Driveway subbase ✓ Recommended
Parking lot foundation ✓ Recommended
Pathway stabilization ✓ Recommended

Aggregate Base Course Ballast, 1.5" Size Range

Aggregate Base Course with a ballast attribute in a 1.5" size range is a durable, coarse crushed stone product engineered for foundational strength and stability. Produced by mechanically crushing and screening quarried rock, this material features angular edges that interlock for superior load-bearing capacity.

The 1.5" size is ideal for heavy-duty applications where robust support and excellent drainage are required. The larger, ballast-grade stones resist compaction, making them perfect for use as a sub-base beneath railways, highways, and large commercial pavements. In residential projects, this material is commonly used for driveways, parking pads, and as a stable base for retaining walls. Its coarse texture ensures rapid water runoff, reducing the risk of pooling and frost heave, though it may be less suitable for areas requiring a smooth, compacted finish. Overall, this aggregate base course offers reliable performance for demanding structural and drainage needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aggregate Base Course used for?

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

What size is Aggregate Base Course?

Aggregate Base Course typically comes in 1.5" size range, making it suitable for applications that require ballast 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 ballast and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Aggregate Base Course is graded to 1.5" 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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