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Aggregate Base Course (Type 1)

Category: Aggregate Base Course

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range Type 1

🏗️ Applications & Uses

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

Aggregate Base Course - Type 1

Aggregate Base Course in a Type 1 size range is a well-graded blend of crushed stone, gravel, and fines engineered for optimal compaction and load-bearing capacity. Produced by mechanically crushing and screening quarried rock, this material forms a stable, dense foundation layer for a variety of construction projects.

The Type 1 size range ensures a balanced mix of particle sizes, allowing for excellent compaction and minimal voids. This results in a strong, stable base that resists shifting and settling, making it ideal for use beneath roads, driveways, parking lots, and concrete slabs. Its structure promotes effective load distribution and drainage, reducing the risk of surface cracking and water pooling. While its dense composition makes it less suitable for decorative or high-drainage applications, Aggregate Base Course Type 1 is a reliable, cost-effective choice for both residential and commercial foundational work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aggregate Base Course used for?

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

What size is Aggregate Base Course?

Aggregate Base Course typically comes in Type 1 size range, making it suitable for applications that require 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 and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Aggregate Base Course is graded to Type 1 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.