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Road Base (3/4″, Type A)

Category: Road Base

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range 3/4"
Material Type Type A
Category Road Base

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Driveway foundation ✓ Recommended
Road construction ✓ Recommended
Parking lot base ✓ Recommended
Pathway subbase ✓ Recommended
Erosion control ✓ Recommended

Road Base Type A in a 3/4" Size Range

Road Base Type A in a 3/4" size range is a high-quality aggregate blend designed for foundational strength and stability in construction projects. This material typically consists of crushed stone mixed with fines, ensuring excellent compaction and load-bearing capacity. The 3/4" particle size strikes a balance between providing solid support and allowing for effective drainage, making it ideal for sub-base layers.

The "Type A" designation indicates a specific gradation and quality standard, ensuring consistent performance and minimal voids when compacted. This makes it a preferred choice for roadways, driveways, parking lots, and under concrete slabs. Its excellent compaction properties help prevent shifting and settling, while the 3/4" size allows for easier grading and smoother surfaces. While it may not be as decorative as other aggregates, its durability and reliability make it a staple for both residential and commercial base applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Road Base used for?

Road Base is typically used for driveway foundation, road construction, parking lot base, and other construction and landscaping projects requiring materials.

What size is Road Base?

Road Base typically comes in 3/4" size range, making it suitable for applications that require type a aggregate material with consistent sizing.

Where can I get Road Base?

Hello Gravel may be able to provide Road Base 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 Road Base do I need?

Use our gravel calculator to determine how much Road Base 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 Road Base

Material Properties

Road Base is type a and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Road Base is graded to 3/4" specifications, ensuring consistent particle size distribution for reliable project outcomes.

Common Applications

Industry professionals typically specify Road Base for projects requiring dependable performance and specific drainage or structural properties.

Hello Gravel Availability

Hello Gravel may be able to source Road Base 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 Road Base in your area with delivery as soon as 2 business days.