#2 Crushed Stone in Rhode Island

A dry well often takes drainage from Rhode Island's small lots, so the ground around it needs a coarse stone bed that stays open. #2 Crushed Stone supplies angular pieces for culvert runs, ditch lining, and construction entrances. The stone has been washed, leaving no fine material to plug its gaps. Its open structure lets runoff pass through the stone rather than collect within a tightly packed bed.

Where a drive crosses ground affected by freeze-thaw, place #2 Crushed Stone as a heavy base and install appropriate finished driving material above it. This keeps coarse stone from being asked to make the travel surface while it supports the work below. Near Narragansett Bay and on Aquidneck Island, plan drainage toward the dry well rather than a neighboring lot.

Construction Entrances

At the road access point, a deep layer of angular stone helps remove mud from truck tires so it stays off the roadway.

Culvert & Ditch Lining

Use substantial stone where runoff gathers, including culvert outlets and drainage-channel edges.

Heavy Base Layers

Use this as the starting layer across soft ground beneath agricultural access lanes or machinery pads, then place smaller stone over it.

Drainage Courses

The large voids between pieces allow high water volumes to pass through the stone and clear the project area.

Holds Position

The size and weight of the stone help it remain in place rather than rut or scatter beneath vehicle traffic.

Drains Fast

Washed stone is free of fines, leaving open voids that let water move through.

Bridges Soft Ground

Angular, large pieces distribute loads over wet or weak subgrade.

Low Maintenance

After placement, upkeep is generally limited to occasional additional material.