3/8" Crushed Stone in Montana
3/8" Crushed Stone leaves Montana walks, patios, and driveway finishes looking tidy after compaction, with an even surface for regular use.
- Size: Approximately 3/8 inch
- Type: Angular crushed stone
From $396 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $24,675 ($49.35 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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Everything You Need to Know About 3/8" Crushed Stone
Size and Grading
- Size
- Approximately 3/8 inch
- Type
- Angular crushed stone
A finished surface gets judged by how it looks after traffic and weather have had time to work on it. 3/8" Crushed Stone packs into a dense, even cover because its angular pieces fit closely under compaction. It suits patios, walkways, and the exposed finish of a driveway where a smoother surface is wanted for walking or driving.
Montana's deep frost and repeated freeze-thaw make the support beneath any finished surface important. On ground that holds moisture east of the Continental Divide, shape and build the underlying driveway or patio structure before placing this stone. Use 3/8" Crushed Stone only after that support is firm, then compact it thoroughly so the visible surface stays orderly through regular use.
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Material: 3/8" Crushed Stone
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Common Uses
Paths and Patio Areas
For garden paths, patio spaces, and side-yard routes, 3/8-inch crushed stone provides a fine surface that feels easy to walk on. It compacts into an orderly layer with a consistent look.
Driveway Surface Course
For the top course of a driveway, place 3/8-inch crushed stone over larger base rock. The finer material settles into open spaces in the lower layer, leaving a smoother finished surface.
Bedding for Pipes and Utilities
Around pipe, conduit, and utility lines, 3/8-inch crushed stone offers small, consistent material for bedding. It settles around uneven forms and gives them steady, level support.
Ground Cover for Landscapes
Add 3/8-inch crushed stone to planting areas, tree rings, and property edges. The small, even pieces give these spaces a tidy finished appearance.
Why Choose 3/8" Crushed Stone
Fine Walking Surface
At 3/8-inch, the smaller particles make a gentler surface underfoot than larger aggregate. Use it on walkways, patios, and places where people walk barefoot.
Dense Compacted Layer
Compacting 3/8-inch crushed stone draws the small pieces together into a dense, stable layer. This helps reduce shifting from walking traffic and weather changes.
Intermediate Size
Sized at 3/8-inch, this material bridges fine screenings and regular crushed stone. It works for finish layers, utility bedding, and decorative spots that call for smaller aggregate.
Uniform Finished Look
Consistent sizing and angular pieces give 3/8-inch crushed stone a clean, orderly appearance for landscape and surface projects.
