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Aggregate Base Course (3/8″ Minus, Crusher Run)

Category: Aggregate Base Course

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range 3/8" Minus
Material Type Crusher Run

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Road base ✓ Recommended
Driveways ✓ Recommended
Pathways ✓ Recommended
Foundation support ✓ Recommended
Parking lots ✓ Recommended

Aggregate Base Course - Crusher Run, 3/8" Minus

Aggregate Base Course with a Crusher Run attribute in a 3/8" minus size range is a compactable blend of crushed stone, gravel, and stone dust. Produced by mechanically crushing larger stones, this material contains a mix of particles from 3/8 inch down to fine dust, ensuring excellent compaction and stability.

The 3/8" minus sizing allows for tight packing, making it ideal for creating a solid, stable base layer beneath driveways, walkways, patios, and concrete slabs. The crusher run attribute means the material includes both angular stone and fines, which lock together to minimize shifting and settlement. This combination offers superior load-bearing capacity and effective drainage, though it may be less decorative and harder to spread evenly compared to larger, cleaner aggregates. Commonly used in both residential and commercial construction, this base course is valued for its durability, affordability, and reliable performance in foundational applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aggregate Base Course used for?

Aggregate Base Course is typically used for road base, driveways, pathways, and other construction and landscaping projects requiring materials.

What size is Aggregate Base Course?

Aggregate Base Course typically comes in 3/8" Minus size range, making it suitable for applications that require crusher run 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 crusher run and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Aggregate Base Course is graded to 3/8" 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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