Railroad Ballast
Starting from $264 delivered
Railroad Ballast keeps water moving and builds a solid, compactable base for drives, pads, and drainage. Delivered in bulk with volume pricing.
- Size2 - 3"
- Weight2900 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
- Sold byton
About Railroad Ballast
Engineered, dense-graded aggregate that compacts under heavy load, the structural foundation under driveways, parking lots, slabs, and walkway pavers.
| Material | Railroad Ballast |
|---|---|
| Category | Construction & Base |
| Stone size | 2 - 3" |
| Weight | 2900 lb/yd³ |
| Color | Gray |
| Sold by | the ton |
How much will you need?
One ton of Railroad Ballast covers roughly:
112 sq ftat 2" deep
74 sq ftat 3" deep
56 sq ftat 4" deep
How to install Railroad Ballast
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1
Strip & compact subgrade
Remove organics; proof-roll the subgrade until it tightens up.
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2
Lay in lifts
Place in 4" lifts; compact each lift to 95%+ modified Proctor.
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3
Moisture-condition
A light mist before compacting helps fines bind without flooding.
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4
Check elevations
Final base should be smooth, dense, and within 1/4" of grade.
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