#78 Crushed Stone in North Carolina
Set #78 Crushed Stone where North Carolina builds need a free-draining layer, especially around pavers, walks, and drainage lines.
- 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 $463 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $34,195 ($68.39 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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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
Contractors often reserve #78 Crushed Stone for the part of a build that needs water to move through rather than sit in place. The washed chips contain little to no fines, so they remain open for drainage. Their angular form helps them nest together for permeable paver bedding, walkway bases, patio work, and pipe bedding.
Piedmont red clay can hold water around a project, making drainage details worth keeping clear of soil contamination. Use this stone as the bedding beneath permeable pavers, with the chip layer kept clean so water can pass through it. It can also form a drainage layer behind a wall or around drainage pipe. For exposed landscape areas, its clean chip texture gives a more finished look than a mixed material with fines.
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Material: #78 Crushed Stone
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Common Uses
Permeable Paver Bedding
Use this small stone as the setting and joint material in permeable paver work so water can move down through the paver surface.
Drainage Layers
Place these washed chips behind retaining walls, around foundations, or below walkways to give water an open route.
Pipe Bedding
The angular pieces nest around drain and utility lines, providing even support while avoiding large gaps.
Walkway & Patio Base
For paths, patios, and shed pads, this material can be spread and compacted into a solid layer that still releases water.
Why Choose #78 Crushed Stone
Free Draining
These washed chips contain little to no fines, leaving open spaces for quick water flow.
Locks in Place
Its angular surfaces catch against one another more effectively than rounded gravel, helping the stone stay put.
Easy to Spread
You can rake and screed the small chips by hand with a smooth finish, including on confined residential work areas.
One Stone, Many Jobs
Use the same material for drainage, pipe bedding, and base applications during a project.
Frequently Asked Questions About #78 Crushed Stone
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