#78 Crushed Stone in Connecticut
In Connecticut glacial ground can keep water moving sideways; #78 Crushed Stone suits 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
From $449 for 1 ton, delivery included
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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
Glacial till and ledge can direct water across a site instead of letting it drain straight down. #78 Crushed Stone provides a washed, angular chip with little to no fines, leaving pathways for water within the stone. Its shape also helps the pieces settle together more readily than rounded gravel, which is useful in paver and walkway work.
For a patio or dry-laid retaining wall, place this stone where it can serve as a drainage layer rather than allowing soil to fill the open spaces. That approach is especially useful through Connecticut freeze-thaw conditions, where trapped water can create trouble around hardscape areas. It is also suited to pipe bedding and permeable paver bedding when the project calls for a clean stone that drains freely.
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Material: #78 Crushed Stone
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Common Uses
Paver Bedding for Drainage
Use this small stone as the setting and joint material in permeable paver work, so water can pass down through the paved area.
Drainage Layers
Place these washed chips around foundations, below walkways, and at the back of retaining walls to give water an open route.
Bedding for Pipe
The angular, small pieces fit around drain and utility lines, providing even support while limiting open gaps.
Bases for Walkways & Patios
For paths, patios, and shed pads, it forms a firm layer that releases water, an important consideration with Connecticut freeze-thaw conditions.
Why Choose #78 Crushed Stone
Quick Water Flow
With few or no fines, washed chips provide an open path for water.
Stays Put
Its angular surfaces engage with each other more than rounded gravel, helping the placed layer hold its position.
Simple Hand Placement
Small chips can be spread, raked, and screeded by hand on close residential work areas.
Multiple Uses
One material can serve drainage, pipe bedding, and base applications within a project.
Frequently Asked Questions About #78 Crushed Stone
#78 Crushed Stone delivery across Connecticut
- Bridgeport
- Stamford
- New Haven
- Hartford
- Waterbury
- Norwalk
- Danbury
- New Britain
- Fairfield
- Greenwich
- West Hartford
- Bristol
