#78 Crushed Stone in Massachusetts
Massachusetts ledge and glacial till can limit excavation, so #78 Crushed Stone suits open drainage courses and permeable paver bedding.
- Size: About 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch
- Grading: #78, washed with little to no fines
- Type: Angular crushed stone
- Supplied as: #78 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
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Everything You Need to Know About #78 Crushed Stone
Size and Grading
- Size
- About 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch
- Grading
- #78, washed with little to no fines
- Type
- Angular crushed stone
- Supplied as
- #78 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
Ledge close to the surface and glacial till can leave little room to change a planned grade in Massachusetts. #78 Crushed Stone provides a washed, angular chip with few fines for parts of the job that need to remain open. It works well in drainage layers, around pipe, and as bedding for permeable pavers, where a dense finish is not the goal.
On a walk or patio where excavation is restricted by rock, keep #78 Crushed Stone in the bedding layer directly associated with the permeable paver system. The angular chips settle against one another while allowing drainage through the layer. Deep frost remains a site consideration, so the rest of the installation should be planned for the ground conditions and the support the finished surface requires.
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Material: #78 Crushed Stone
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Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
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Common Uses
Permeable Paver Bedding
Used as bedding and joint fill in permeable paver installations so water can move down through the surface.
Drainage Layers
Washed chips provide open drainage behind retaining walls, next to foundations, and below walkways.
Pipe Bedding
The small angular stone packs around drain and utility lines for even support while limiting empty spaces.
Base for Walkways
Set it under a patio, walk, or shed pad for a compacted layer that allows drainage.
Why Choose #78 Crushed Stone
Open Drainage
Washed chips with little to no fines let water pass through quickly.
Interlocking Shape
Unlike rounded gravel, angular pieces key together to help keep the layer in place.
Hand Placement
A rake or screed can level the small chips by hand in confined residential spaces.
Multiple Uses
One material can handle drainage, bedding, and base work on a project.
