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57 rock is a crushed stone aggregate used in a variety
of
construction
and landscaping applications. The material is very gravel-like and will have a uniform
size
throughout.
The material is sourced from natural rock deposits and typically has jagged edges
resulting
from the
crushing process. The number 57 refers to the size sieve used to process the stone after
crushing,
producing aggregate between 1” and 1.5”. The stone may consist of granite, limestone, or
washed gravel
depending on the source location. The material is typically used in concrete
applications
but is often
also found in sidewalks, driveways, and on many roads. Because of the stone’s angular
shape,
it holds
formation and provides excellent drainage for retaining walls, underground pipes, sewers
and
utility
lines.
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Common fill is a cost-effective way to fill large holes,
low
spots, or
to bring upgrades. The material is generally rocky but is cheaper than the alternative
select fill. This
product is mostly used in very large projects. The material typically has a high flay
content, is dug
straight from the ground, and loaded directly into a belly dump, end dump, or tandem
dump
truck. It is
best used on construction sites or where heavy equipment is available to manipulate and
break down the
material.
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Flex base is a coarse material most often used for
driveways
and
temporary roadways. Also referred to as base and caliche, the material is excellent for
use
under concrete
and asphalt pavement projects. Although primarily meant to be used temporarily, the
material
plays an
important role in the longevity of our roads, operating as the foundation upon which our
roads and
driveways are built.
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Manufactured sand is produced by reducing larger pieces
of
aggregate
into sand-sized pieces. Manufactured sand is neutral in color, coming in a range from
tan to
gray, and is
used in areas where natural sand is not available or when transportation is not
cost-effective. Unlike
washed sand, manufactured sand tends to come in irregular shapes as a result of the
pulverizing process.
While manufactured sand can be cost-effective, it is generally considered to be an
inferior
product when
compared to washed sand.
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Pea gravel comes in sizes from ⅛” to ⅜” and in a wide
range
of colors
from brown, to gray, to white, and even translucent. The material is best used for
walking
paths, patios,
driveways, and playgrounds, but can also be used in gardens to suppress weed growth. Pea
gravel is rounded
and smooth, thanks to natural erosion, and lacks the jagged edges required to hold the
material in place.
As a result, projects using pea gravel often need some type of edging material to keep
the
aggregate
locked in place. Pea gravel is not recommended for roadways or driveways and is best
used in
decorative
applications or in low-impact areas.
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Riprap is a large category of rocky material typically
placed along
shorelines, bridge foundations, steep slopes, and is an excellent choice for protecting
landscapes and
structures from erosion. Riprap ranges from 6 inches to over 2 feet in diameter and is
known
for being an
excellent way to armor, stabilize, and protect the area it is applied.
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River rock is a washed gravel known for its smooth,
rounded
texture and
wide range of applications. The rocks will come in a mixture of sizes, but will
typically be
between 1”
and 2” in diameter. River rock is multicolored and contains a mixture of gray, tan,
white,
and deep reds.
The material is excellent for use in gardens, as a walkway, around patios, in
residential
construction,
and as decoration. Due to the rounded nature of the rock, they tend to sit very loosely,
providing an
excellent drainage solution.
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Road base is used as the foundation of a road or
driveway.
It is
typically used on projects where asphalt is not cost-effective or prohibited. The
material
is a mixture of
coarse and fine aggregate and packs down very hard in the first few weeks. Road base is
a
very
cost-effective solution for rural driveways and parking lots.
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We sell manufactured sand, washed sand, and can source
silica sand for
customers in Waco, Bryan, and Austin, Texas. While the majority of our sand products are
used in ready mix
operations, they have many different applications.
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Select fill is similar to common fill but is a more even
mixture of clay
and sand. Select fill typically provides more predictable results due to the extra
processing it undergoes
before being sold to customers. Select fill is most often used when constructing
building
pads, but can
also be used as backfill. While often cheaper than top soil, select fill is best used on
construction
sites or where heavy equipment is available.
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Top Soil is the clay, silt, sand, and other material
that is
removed
from the top 12” of earth. Top soil has the highest concentration of organic matter and
is
typically used
to reshape the landscape in areas where plant growth. Top soil is excellent for
improving
gardens and
lawns but is also used for surface grading near buildings.
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Utility rock is a flexible material used in pipeline
construction,
embedment, backfill, parking lot construction, pathways, decorative landscapes, and
driveways. The
material is typically tan to gray in color and approximately 1” in diameter. The
material
has sharp edges
and is excellent in areas requiring drainage.
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