AI material illustrationLimestone Base - 3 in
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Price depends on the exact grade, specification and quantity. Tell us about your project and dispatch will send a firm quote.
Request a quoteCoarse compactable crushed limestone base up to nominal 3 in. Typical uses: Thick road subbase; heavy access roads. Do not present as a 2 in base equivalent.
Recommended uses & grade selection
Thick road subbase; heavy access roads.
- What should I confirm before ordering?
- Do not present as a 2 in base equivalent. Confirm exact grading, availability and project acceptance with dispatch.
- Can this replace another similar material?
- Not automatically. Size, fines content, composition and handling differ between grades. Match your plans and ask for current specifications before substituting.
General material guidance, not a site-specific grading design or certification. Need source-specific soil data? Request specs before ordering.
Material specifications
- Particle size
- Coarse compactable crushed limestone base up to nominal 3 in
- Bulk density
- 1.55 tons/yd³ (estimate) (3,100 lb/yd³)
- Gradation
- Coarse compactable crushed limestone base up to nominal 3 in
- Compaction
- Follow the approved project moisture, lift thickness and installation specification
- Finished character
- Coarse compactable crushed limestone base up to nominal 3 in
- Specs & test reports
- Do not present as a 2 in base equivalent. Nominal catalog grade only. Request current source-specific test reports; a product name does not certify project compliance.
Typical nominal specifications. Natural materials vary by source, moisture, and production run; confirm critical engineering requirements before ordering.
Typical applications
- Thick road subbase
- heavy access roads
AI material illustrationDelivery specifications
- Truck capacity
- Hauling and unloading confirmed by quote
- Order minimum
- Confirmed by dispatch
- Recommended access
- 12 ft wide, firm and level
- Overhead clearance
- 14 ft on approach; more at dump point
- Material handling
- Keep the load separate and provide firm, clear delivery access; confirm availability and exact grade.
Keep the dump area clear of people, vehicles, soft ground, septic systems, and overhead utilities. The driver makes the final safe-placement decision on arrival.
Know your material
Build a stable foundation
A practical guide to choosing and planning limestone base - 3 in. Match the exact grade to your project; nominal sizes and natural colors can vary between yards.
Size & grading
Coarse compactable crushed limestone base up to nominal 3 in
Surface character
Coarse compactable crushed limestone base up to nominal 3 in
Estimated loose coverage
About 70 sq ft / ton at 3 in
Before compaction, settling or waste.
Where it works
Applications to discuss with your installer: Thick road subbase, heavy access roads. Confirm source specifications and project approval before use.
When to choose something else
Base with fines is not clean drainage stone. Do not use it as a free-draining trench or decorative finish without checking the design.
Before it arrives
Remove organic matter and soft spots, establish drainage and prepare a firm subgrade. Ask your contractor whether separation fabric is needed.
Placement & installation
Place in controlled lifts and compact at suitable moisture. Lift thickness, compaction effort and finished depth depend on the material and project specification.
Care over time
Keep drainage paths open. Regrade ruts and replenish worn areas; address subgrade or drainage problems before adding another layer.
Confirm with the source
Do not present as a 2 in base equivalent. Exact size and fines content, source test reports where specified, compacted depth and equipment access.
General planning guidance. Supplier specifications, project plans and site conditions determine suitability and installation requirements.
Limestone Base - 3 in delivery questions
- What should I confirm before ordering?
- Do not present as a 2 in base equivalent. Confirm exact grading, availability and project acceptance with dispatch.
- Can this replace another similar material?
- Not automatically. Size, fines content, composition and handling differ between grades. Match your plans and ask for current specifications before substituting.
- What is the minimum Limestone Base - 3 in order?
- Dispatch confirms the minimum quantity and hauling requirements in your quote.
- How much area does Limestone Base - 3 in cover?
- Coverage depends on depth. The estimated bulk density is 1.55 tons per cubic yard; confirm source-specific density for critical work.
- Can Limestone Base - 3 in be delivered in Central Texas?
- Send your delivery address and required quantity to dispatch. Availability, source, handling and the delivered price are confirmed in your quote.