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Aggregate Base Course (Type 5)

Category: Aggregate Base Course

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range Type 5

🏗️ Applications & Uses

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

Aggregate Base Course in Type 5 Size Range

Aggregate Base Course in a Type 5 size range is a well-graded blend of crushed stone, gravel, and fines engineered for use as a foundational layer in construction projects. This material is produced by mechanically crushing and screening quarried rock to achieve a specific gradation, ensuring optimal compaction and load-bearing capacity.

The Type 5 size range offers a balanced mix of coarse and fine particles, which enhances stability and compaction while minimizing voids. This makes it ideal for use under roadways, parking lots, driveways, and concrete slabs, where a strong, stable base is essential. Its gradation allows for excellent load distribution and resistance to shifting or settling, making it a preferred choice for both residential and commercial applications. While its dense composition provides superior support, it may be less permeable than more open-graded aggregates, so proper drainage design is recommended in moisture-sensitive areas.

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 5 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 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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