CRUSHED STONE AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
Reference onlyAggregate Base Course (2.25″, Ballast)
Aggregate Base Course with a ballast attribute in a 2.25" size range is a coarse, durable construction material commonly produced from crushed stone or gravel. The "ballast" designation indicates that this aggregate is specifically engineered for stability and load distribution, making it ideal for foundational support in heavy-duty applications.
Also called
If a contractor or a spec sheet handed you one of these names, this is the rock they mean.
What people call it
Ask for aggregate base course and we'll know what you want. If you have a spec number, give us that instead and we'll match it.
What people use it for
- Railroad track support
- Road base
- Driveway foundation
- Erosion control
- Construction fill
We don't stock this — here's what we deliver
3/4" Crushed Stone
3/4" crushed stone is angular stone at the size most driveways and drainage projects call for — big enough to shed water, small enough to spread with a rake.
See delivered price →#57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is angular 3/4-inch stone that drains fast and locks together, not something you'd walk on barefoot.
See delivered price →Aggregate Base Course next to what it gets confused with
| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Base Course (2.25″, Ballast) | 2.25" | Angular | Railroad track support | Reference only |
| Aggregate Base Course (1″ Minus, Screened) | 1" Minus | Angular | — | Reference only |
| Aggregate Base Course (Type 1, Apache Rose, Rose) | Type 1 | Angular | — | Reference only |