Aggregates

The two main categories of aggregates are crushed and gravel. Gravel is more decorative and is typically used in exposed areas. Crushed aggregate is usually used as a base material and to facilitate drainage.

Crushed aggregates are angular in shape and are typically used if compaction is required such as for driveways, walkways, patios, drainage ditches, window wells, and for filling large holes.

Gravel has naturally rounded edges, are colorful and are typically used as decorative landscape material such as in planting beds, pathways, and to fill joints in paver and natural stone patios. Gravel can also be used for exposed aggregate applications; mortar and concrete mixes.

Approximate coverage per ton of stone:

• Lava Chips ~350 Square Feet - 2” Deep
• All other pebbles ~100 Square Feet - 2” Deep
• 1” - 4” Cobbles ~60 Square Feet - 4” Deep

Square foot coverage per ton of stone:

• 1” Deep ~200 Square Feet
• 2” Deep ~100 Square Feet
• 3” Deep ~70 Square Feet
• 4” Deep ~50 Square Feet
• 5” Deep ~40 Square Feet
• 6” Deep ~36 Square Feet

Alabama Sunset 3/4” x 1 1/2” 

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