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Road Base (Class 5 (#200 To 1″)

Category: Road Base

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range Class 5 (#200 To 1")
Category Road Base

🏗️ Applications & Uses

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

Road Base in Class 5 (#200 to 1") Size Range

Road base in a Class 5 size range (#200 to 1") is a well-graded blend of crushed stone, gravel, and fines. This material is engineered to provide a stable, compactable foundation for roads, driveways, parking lots, and building pads. The mix includes particles as fine as #200 sieve (very fine dust) up to 1-inch stones, ensuring excellent compaction and load-bearing capacity.

The combination of coarse and fine particles allows Class 5 road base to lock together tightly, minimizing voids and creating a firm, stable surface. This makes it ideal for both residential and commercial applications where a strong sub-base is essential, such as under asphalt or concrete pavements, gravel driveways, and pathways. The presence of fines helps bind the material, reducing movement and settling over time, though it may generate some dust during installation. Overall, Class 5 road base is valued for its durability, ease of compaction, and reliable performance in a wide range of construction projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Road Base used for?

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

What size is Road Base?

Road Base typically comes in Class 5 (#200 To 1") size range, making it suitable for applications that require 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 and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Road Base is graded to Class 5 (#200 To 1") 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.