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Road Base (Udot)

Category: Road Base

📏 Product Specifications

Material Type Udot
Category Road Base

🏗️ Applications & Uses

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

Road Base with UDOT Specification

Road base with UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) specification is a high-quality aggregate blend engineered to meet strict state standards for road construction and infrastructure projects. This material typically consists of a mix of crushed stone, gravel, and fines, carefully processed to ensure optimal compaction and load-bearing capacity.

The UDOT attribute signifies that the road base meets rigorous requirements for gradation, durability, and performance, making it ideal for use in public roadways, highways, and heavy-duty commercial applications. Its well-graded composition allows for excellent compaction, providing a stable foundation for asphalt or concrete surfaces. Common uses include sub-base layers for roads, parking lots, driveways, and pathways. The main advantage of UDOT road base is its reliability and compliance with state standards, ensuring long-lasting performance and reduced maintenance. However, due to its engineered nature, it may be more costly than non-spec alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Road Base used for?

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

What size is Road Base?

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

Size Specifications

Standard Road Base is graded to 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.