​This larger crushed stone features angular edges that provide excellent stability and compaction properties. The substantial size and fractured surfaces create superior interlocking characteristics for heavy-duty structural applications.

 

Common Uses:

 

Heavy Construction Base:

- Road base and highway construction for high traffic areas

- Commercial driveway and parking lot foundation material

- Building foundation base and structural backfill

- Heavy equipment pad construction and industrial surfacing

 

Infrastructure Applications:

- Railroad ballast and track bed construction

- Bridge abutment and retaining wall backfill

- Airport runway and taxiway base construction

- Port and marine facility foundation material

 

Drainage with Structure:

- Large French drain systems requiring structural stability

- Commercial foundation drainage with load-bearing requirements

- Retaining wall backfill providing both drainage and support

- Stormwater management systems with traffic loading

 

Utility Construction:

- Large pipe bedding for storm drains and major utilities

- Electrical substation and transmission line foundation material

- Water and sewer main installation base

- Communication tower and infrastructure foundation work

 

Surface Applications:

- Final surfacing for heavy-duty access roads

- Equipment staging areas and construction sites

- Temporary roadways for construction traffic

- Industrial yard surfacing and material storage areas