#78 Crushed Stone in Rhode Island

On a compact Rhode Island property, drainage often has to be directed toward a dry well instead of spreading across the lot. #78 Crushed Stone provides washed, angular crushed chips that leave room for drainage because the material contains very limited fines. Its texture differs from rounded gravel, and the chips can nest together while maintaining gaps within the stone layer. This makes it appropriate for permeable paver bedding, walkways, wall drainage, and pipe bedding.

Inland glacial till and ledge can make drainage routes less predictable than sandy ground near the shore. Use #78 Crushed Stone beneath and alongside drain pipe where pipe bedding is part of the plan, then direct the drainage system toward its intended outlet. Deep frost and repeated freeze-thaw conditions make it important to keep each layer assigned to its proper job. Confirm the grade designation before delivery, since regional naming can differ.

Permeable Paver Bedding

Use this small stone in the setting bed and joints of permeable pavers, allowing water to drain through the paved surface.

Drainage Layers

Place these washed chips beneath walks, beside foundations, or at retaining walls to create an open route for water.

Pipe Bedding

Around utility and drain lines, these angular small pieces create consistent support with fewer empty spaces.

Patio & Walkway Support

Build a firm, draining foundation beneath a walkway, patio, or shed pad.

Water Flow

Washed chips contain few, if any, fines, allowing water to pass through readily.

Stable Set

Angular particles catch against one another rather than rolling like rounded gravel, helping the placed layer hold its position.

Easy to Spread

For tight residential areas, these small chips can be hand-leveled using a rake or screed.

One Stone, Many Jobs

The material works for base layers, drainage, and pipe bedding within one project.