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Aggregate Base Course (Lime)

Category: Aggregate Base Course

📏 Product Specifications

Material Type Lime

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Road base stabilization ✓ Recommended
Foundation support ✓ Recommended
Driveway construction ✓ Recommended
Parking lot subbase ✓ Recommended
Erosion control ✓ Recommended

Aggregate Base Course with Lime

Aggregate Base Course with lime is a foundational construction material composed of crushed stone or gravel blended with lime. The addition of lime enhances the material's binding properties, increasing its strength and durability. This blend is typically produced by mixing high-quality aggregates with a controlled amount of lime, ensuring consistent performance across a variety of applications.

The inclusion of lime in the aggregate base course is particularly valuable for projects requiring improved load-bearing capacity and resistance to moisture. Lime acts as a stabilizer, reducing plasticity in clay-rich soils and minimizing the risk of shifting or settling over time. This makes it an excellent choice for road bases, parking lots, driveways, and under concrete slabs in both residential and commercial settings. While the lime content improves long-term stability and reduces maintenance needs, it may require careful handling during installation to ensure proper mixing and compaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aggregate Base Course used for?

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

What size is Aggregate Base Course?

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

Size Specifications

Standard Aggregate Base Course is graded to 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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