{"title":"Construction Spec Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggregates, sands, and base materials supplied to ASTM, AASHTO, and Mass DOT specifications.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order by spec name — #57, #89, #610, #4, #10 screenings, Title 5, M1.03.1 — for jobs where the plan sheet calls it out. Same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mason-sand","title":"Mason Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMason Sand — Fine-Grain Washed Sand for Mortar, Joints \u0026amp; Sandboxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMason Sand is the soft, fine-grained, light-colored sand that's screened and washed for the jobs where grain size and cleanliness matter. Masons mix it into mortar for tight, workable joints. Pool installers spread it as a leveling pad. Parents shovel it into sandboxes because it's clean, low in silt, and feels right under bare feet. One sand, a lot of jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine-grain washed silica sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally meets ASTM C144 for masonry mortar applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 sq ft at 3\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,700 lbs\/yd³ (~1.35 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM C144 sand, mortar sand, white sand, sandbox sand, pool leveling sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrick and stone mortar where smooth, tight joints are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard sandboxes and play areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove-ground pool leveling pads and pool floor padding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaver polymeric joint sand prep and joint sweep-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 10' × 10' sandbox at 12\" depth needs about 3.7 cubic yards. A 24' round above-ground pool leveling pad at 2\" thick needs roughly 2.8 cubic yards. For mortar, plan on roughly 1 part mason sand to 3 parts portland cement by volume, depending on your mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Mason Sand compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Concrete Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason sand is finer (ASTM C144). Concrete sand is medium-grain (ASTM C33). Mason for mortar and sandboxes; concrete sand for paver bedding and concrete mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Paver Sand \/ Coarse Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paver sand is coarser still — for paver bedding. Mason sand is too fine to bed pavers but ideal for the joints between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Stone Dust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone dust is angular crushed fines. Mason sand is round\/sub-angular natural sand. Different feel, different applications — never substitute one for the other in spec'd jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Play Sand (bagged):\u003c\/strong\u003e Bagged \"play sand\" is mason sand by another name (sometimes with additional washing). Buying bulk Mason Sand from a yard is the same product at a fraction of the per-pound cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mason Sand safe for sandboxes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mason sand is washed and screened, low in silt, and the right size for play. Some homeowners prefer to wash bulk sand again on-site with a hose before adding kids — it's optional, the sand is already clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Mason Sand and Concrete Sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrain size. Mason sand is finer (meets ASTM C144 for mortar); concrete sand is coarser (meets ASTM C33 for concrete and paver bedding). Don't substitute — mortar made with concrete sand is too gritty; paver bedding made with mason sand floats and shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Mason Sand under an above-ground pool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's the traditional pool-pad material. Spread 2\" thick, screed level, tamp lightly before setting the pool liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sand for a sandbox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA standard 4' × 4' sandbox at 12\" depth needs ~0.6 cubic yards (about 1,600 lbs). A 6' × 6' box at 12\" runs ~1.3 yards. Order a touch extra — kids dig more sand out than you'd expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,700 lbs per cubic yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run mason sand across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/concrete-sand\"\u003econcrete sand\u003c\/a\u003e for ASTM C33-spec mortar and ready-mix work, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/coarse-sand\"\u003ecoarse sand\u003c\/a\u003e when drainage is the priority over fineness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the clean, fine-grain sand contractors and homeowners both come back for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Mason Sand safe for sandboxes?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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It is the muscle behind erosion-control projects, drainage swales that have to handle big flow, and the kind of major-grade civil and landscape work where smaller stone simply gets washed away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge angular crushed stone — interlocking placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"–12\" stones, hand-graded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30 sq ft at 12\" depth (typical install)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,800–3,000 lbs\/yd³ (~1.4–1.5 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurge stone, armor stone, MassDOT M2.02.3 Class A2, Class B Rip Rap, shoreline rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlope erosion control and steep-bank stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage swales and culvert outlets that handle high flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond and shoreline armoring against wave erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty foundation drainage and dry well construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway sub-base in soft, wet, or unstable soil where a heavy keyed-in foundation is required before crushed stone goes down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 100' shoreline armoring run 4' wide at 12\" thick, plan on about 14.8 cubic yards. A drainage swale 50' long × 6' wide at 12\" needs about 11 yards. For driveway sub-base over soft ground, plan a 12\" lift across the failing area, then cap with 4–6\" of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/gray-granite-1-5\"\u003eGray Granite 1.5\"\u003c\/a\u003e. Always lay rip rap on filter fabric to prevent soil migration up through the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Rip Rap compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Gray Granite 1.5\":\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\" is the transition stone between Rip Rap and fine drainage. Rip Rap is the armor; 1.5\" sits on top as the secondary layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Creek Stone 2\"–3\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Creek Stone is decorative tumbled river stone (smooth). Rip Rap is angular crushed stone for functional armor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Boulders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boulders are placed individually as focal points (12\"+ each). Rip Rap is bulk material spread across an area for armor coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. #4 Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4 is 1.5\" clean drainage stone — the layer below Rip Rap when both are used together in heavy drainage installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rip Rap 6\"–12\" used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErosion control on slopes, shorelines, and drainage outfalls. Heavy-duty drainage where smaller stone would wash away. Driveway sub-base over very soft or wet soils that need a heavy keyed-in foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need filter fabric under Rip Rap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrongly recommended. Non-woven geotextile fabric under Rip Rap prevents soil from migrating up between the stones (which compromises the install). Fabric doubles the lifespan of erosion-control work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat spec class is this Rip Rap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 6\"–12\" Rip Rap aligns with MassDOT M2.02.3 Class A2 Stone for Slope Protection \/ Class B Rip Rap in civil specs. Confirm with your engineer for permit-specified installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick does Rip Rap need to be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12\" minimum for proper erosion armor. Lighter applications fail under flow. For thicker shoreline applications, 18–24\" depending on wave energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,800–3,000 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.4–1.5 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver Rip Rap 6\"–12\" across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/gray-granite-1-5\"\u003eGray Granite 1.5\"\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e as the secondary drainage and base layer above the rip rap, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/coarse-sand\"\u003eCoarse Sand\u003c\/a\u003e for filter-bedding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the heavy 6\"–12\" rip rap for erosion control, driveway sub-base, and drainage projects that demand serious stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Rip Rap 6-12 inch used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Erosion control on slopes, shorelines, and drainage outfalls. 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Same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46174462836964,"sku":"4090","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Surge-Stone-Rocks.png?v=1743018455"},{"product_id":"57-stone","title":"#57 Stone (Crushed Granite)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#57 Stone (Crushed Granite) — The Industry-Spec Drainage \u0026amp; Concrete Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#57 Stone is the named-spec crushed stone every drainage installer, septic contractor, and ready-mix concrete crew calls out by number. Quarried from native Boston-area granite, angular, washed, and gradationally \u003cstrong\u003eclean of fines\u003c\/strong\u003e, it drains fast, locks under load, and meets the ASTM C33 \/ AASHTO M43 No. 57 standard called out on engineered drawings. If a plan sheet says \"57 stone,\" this is the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#57 Stone (ASTM C33 \/ AASHTO M43 size No. 57)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed granite, native to the Boston area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" to ¼\" (passes 1½\" sieve, retained on #4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngular crushed granite, washed, no fines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,700 lbs per cubic yard (~1.35 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 yd³ covers ~80 sq ft at 4\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57s, AASHTO 57, drainage stone, septic stone, ¾\" clean crushed stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench drains, foundation drains, and curtain drains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptic system drain fields and leach beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipe bedding and backfill around culverts and drainage tile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-mix concrete coarse aggregate (when ASTM C33 is specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable paver base layers and dry wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway top dressing where a clean, drainable finish is wanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGradation (ASTM C33 \/ AASHTO M43 — Size No. 57)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSieve size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% passing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1½\" (37.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25.0 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 – 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½\" (12.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4 (4.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8 (2.36 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 100 ft French drain trench (12\"-wide, 6\" of stone above and below a 4\" pipe), plan on about 3.7 cubic yards. For a 200 sq ft permeable paver base at 6\" depth, plan on about 3.7 cubic yards. Use the material calculator at the top of the page for any custom dimensions — and round up by 5–10% for compaction and overdig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow #57 compares to neighboring sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#57 vs. #67:\u003c\/strong\u003e #57 has a 1\" top size; #67 has a ¾\" top. Both are clean. #57 drains slightly faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#57 vs. #89:\u003c\/strong\u003e #89 is much smaller (⅜\" top). Use #89 where a tighter packing or finer top dressing is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#57 vs. #610:\u003c\/strong\u003e #57 is clean (drains). #610 is dense-graded (compacts solid). Not interchangeable — pick by application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same material as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/crushed-gray-rock-0-75-inch\" title=\"Gray Crushed Rock 3\/4 inch\"\u003eGray Crushed Rock ¾\"\u003c\/a\u003e — two ways to ask for the same product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs #57 stone the same as ¾\" gravel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClose, but not exactly. #57 is gradation-controlled to ASTM C33 — it spans 1\" down to ¼\" with no fines. Generic \"¾\" gravel\" varies by yard and may include fines. If your spec sheet says #57, ask for #57.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes #57 stone compact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause there are no fines, #57 doesn't compact in the traditional sense — but its angular granite faces interlock to form a stable, free-draining layer that won't pump or migrate. That's why drainage installers prefer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use #57 stone under pavers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for \u003cem\u003epermeable\u003c\/em\u003e paver systems where ASTM C33 #57 is the specified open-graded base. For traditional pavers, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\" title=\"Dense Pack 3\/4 inch to minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/610-stone\" title=\"#610 Granite Base\"\u003e#610 Granite Base\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard of #57 stone weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,700 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.35 tons. A standard half-ton pickup should not carry more than about a half yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver #57 stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver #57 stone across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Suffolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Middlesex County Landscape Supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Norfolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Plymouth County Landscape Supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/concrete-sand\" title=\"Concrete Sand\"\u003eConcrete Sand\u003c\/a\u003e for ASTM C33 bedding, or step up to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\" title=\"Dense Pack\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e when a compacted base is what the job calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the industry-spec stone every drainage and septic contractor asks for by name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is #57 stone the same as 3\/4 inch gravel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Close, but not exactly. #57 is gradation-controlled to ASTM C33 — it spans 1 inch down to a quarter inch with no fines. Generic 3\/4 inch gravel varies by yard and may include fines. If your spec sheet says #57, ask for #57.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does #57 stone compact?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Because there are no fines, #57 does not compact in the traditional sense, but its angular granite faces interlock to form a stable, free-draining layer that will not pump or migrate.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use #57 stone under pavers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes for permeable paver systems where ASTM C33 #57 is the specified open-graded base. For traditional pavers, use Dense Pack 3\/4 inch to minus or #610 Granite Base instead.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a cubic yard of #57 stone weigh?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"About 2,700 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.35 tons. A standard half-ton pickup should not carry more than about a half yard.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do you deliver #57 stone in the Boston area?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928218611940,"sku":"4101","price":79.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Limestone-Rock-0.75-Inch_3c77ebbc-09a0-4df5-bc21-637e1a02f8f6.png?v=1778808920"},{"product_id":"89-stone","title":"#89 Stone (Crushed Granite)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#89 Stone (Crushed Granite) — The Small-Format Spec Stone for Paver Joints \u0026amp; Permeable Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#89 Stone is the ⅜\"-top crushed granite that contractors specify by name for permeable paver joints, walkway finishes, and tight-pack drainage layers. Native Boston-area granite, angular, washed, with a tight ASTM C33 \/ AASHTO M43 No. 89 gradation — small enough to lock pavers, large enough to drain. If a permeable-pavement detail calls for \"#89 joint stone,\" this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#89 Stone (ASTM C33 \/ AASHTO M43 size No. 89)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed granite, native to the Boston area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅜\" to fine (passes ½\" sieve, retained on #50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngular crushed granite, washed, clean of fines below #50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,800 lbs per cubic yard (~1.4 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 yd³ covers ~80 sq ft at 4\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89s, AASHTO 89, joint stone, chip stone, permeable paver joint fill, ⅜\" clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable interlocking paver joints (the spec'd \"#89 joint stone\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable paver leveling course (top of the open-graded base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway finish layer over a compacted base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine drainage stone near foundations and small culverts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptic system top dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative ground cover where a small, uniform stone is wanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGradation (ASTM C33 \/ AASHTO M43 — Size No. 89)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSieve size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% passing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½\" (12.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅜\" (9.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 – 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4 (4.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8 (2.36 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16 (1.18 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#50 (300 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor permeable paver joints, plan on about ½ cubic yard per 200 sq ft of paver field (after sweeping). For a 2\" leveling course over an open-graded base, plan on about 1.2 yd³ per 200 sq ft. Use the material calculator at the top of the page for custom dimensions, and round up 5–10% for spread loss and re-sweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow #89 compares to neighboring sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#89 vs. #8:\u003c\/strong\u003e #8 is slightly larger (no #50-fines portion). #89 is the more common \u003cem\u003ejoint\u003c\/em\u003e spec; #8 is the more common \u003cem\u003ebedding\u003c\/em\u003e spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#89 vs. #57:\u003c\/strong\u003e #57 is the 1\"-top sibling. Use #57 below #89 in a permeable system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#89 vs. stone dust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone dust (#10) has more fines and packs tight. #89 drains. They are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e interchangeable for permeable installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same material as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/gray-crushed-rock\" title=\"Gray Crushed Rock 3\/8 inch\"\u003eGray Crushed Rock ⅜\"\u003c\/a\u003e — two ways to ask for the same product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is #89 stone used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily three jobs: filling the joints on permeable interlocking pavers (PICP), the leveling course directly under permeable pavers, and small-stone drainage near foundations or septic systems. It is the spec'd choice when \"#89 joint stone\" appears on a plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use #89 in regular pavers (non-permeable)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor traditional pavers, use polymeric sand for joints and concrete sand for bedding. #89 is the right call for \u003cem\u003epermeable\u003c\/em\u003e systems only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does #89 differ from #8 stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#89 includes more of the fine-end material (passes through #50 sieve at 0–5%). #8 has a narrower, slightly larger band. Most PICP details accept either, but #89 is what most permeable spec sheets call out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard of #89 stone weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,800 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.4 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver #89 stone in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver #89 stone across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Suffolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Middlesex County Landscape Supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Norfolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Plymouth County Landscape Supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/57-stone\" title=\"#57 Stone\"\u003e#57 Stone\u003c\/a\u003e as the open-graded base layer below, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/concrete-sand\" title=\"Concrete Sand\"\u003eConcrete Sand\u003c\/a\u003e for traditional paver bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the spec'd joint stone for permeable paver systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is #89 stone used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Primarily three jobs: filling the joints on permeable interlocking pavers, the leveling course directly under permeable pavers, and small-stone drainage near foundations or septic systems.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use #89 in regular pavers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For traditional pavers, use polymeric sand for joints and concrete sand for bedding. #89 is the right call for permeable systems only.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does #89 differ from #8 stone?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"#89 includes more of the fine-end material (passes through #50 sieve at 0-5%). #8 has a narrower, slightly larger band. Most permeable pavement specs call out #89.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a cubic yard of #89 stone weigh?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"About 2,800 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.4 tons.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do you deliver #89 stone in the Boston area?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928220741860,"sku":"4102","price":75.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Crushed-Rock-0.375-Inch_2675ab07-633a-4267-9dff-94dc7cba9c27.png?v=1778808922"},{"product_id":"610-stone","title":"#610 Stone (Dense-Graded Granite Base)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#610 Stone (Dense-Graded Granite Base) — The Engineered Sub-Base Contractors Spec by Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#610 Stone is the dense-graded crushed granite base that locks hardscape, driveways, and sub-grades down for decades. A continuous gradation from 1\" down to dust — angular faces interlock, fines fill the voids, and the whole layer compacts essentially solid under a plate compactor. Meets Mass DOT M1.03.1 \/ AASHTO M147 dense-graded base spec. If the plan sheet says \"610,\" \"crusher run,\" or \"dense graded aggregate,\" this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#610 Stone (Mass DOT M1.03.1 \/ AASHTO M147 dense-graded base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed granite + granite fines, native to the Boston area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" to dust (continuous gradation, dense-graded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngular crushed granite with stone dust fines for tight compaction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,800–3,000 lbs per cubic yard (~1.4–1.5 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 yd³ covers ~80 sq ft at 4\" depth (compacted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e610, crusher run, ABC stone, dense grade aggregate (DGA), processed gravel, road base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompacted base under interlocking pavers, flagstone, and patio stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetaining wall footings and segmental block wall foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway sub-base under finish gravel or asphalt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway and patio sub-base where settling can't be allowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking pad and shed pad construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad base on private driveways and woods roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGradation (Mass DOT M1.03.1 \/ AASHTO M147 typical band)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSieve size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% passing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾\" (19 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 – 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4 (4.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 – 65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#40 (425 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 – 32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#200 (75 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 200 sq ft paver patio with a 4\" compacted base, plan on about 2.5 cubic yards. ICPI guidelines recommend 6\" of dense-graded base for residential pedestrian use and 8\"+ for vehicular — so a 600 sq ft driveway base at 8\" runs about 14.8 yards. Always compact in 2–3\" lifts with a plate compactor for proper density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow #610 compares to neighboring products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#610 vs. #57 \/ #89:\u003c\/strong\u003e #610 is dense-graded (with fines, compacts). #57 and #89 are clean (drain). Use #610 where compaction matters; use #57 or #89 where drainage matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#610 vs. crushed concrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed concrete is the recycled equivalent — lighter on the wallet, slightly lower bearing capacity. #610 is the virgin-aggregate spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same product family as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\" title=\"Dense Pack 3\/4 to minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e — two ways to ask for the same material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is #610 stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dense-graded crushed-stone base material with a continuous gradation from 1\" down to dust. Designed to compact tight under load. The \"6\" refers to the top size band and the \"10\" to the bottom, in the unified stone-numbering convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs #610 the same as crusher run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssentially yes. \"Crusher run\" is the colloquial name; \"#610\" or \"dense-graded aggregate\" is the spec name. Same product family, regional naming differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick should a #610 paver base be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor pedestrian patios and walkways, 4–6\" compacted in 2–3\" lifts. For driveways and vehicular use, 6–8\" compacted. Always compact each lift before adding the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard of #610 stone weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,800–3,000 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.4–1.5 tons. Slightly heavier than clean #57 because of the fines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver #610 in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver #610 across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Suffolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Middlesex County Landscape Supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Norfolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Plymouth County Landscape Supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/concrete-sand\" title=\"Concrete Sand\"\u003eConcrete Sand\u003c\/a\u003e for the 1\" bedding layer above the compacted base, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/crushed-concrete-1-to-minus\" title=\"Crushed Concrete\"\u003eCrushed Concrete 1\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e when recycled base is acceptable for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the dense-graded base spec contractors call out by name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is #610 stone?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A dense-graded crushed-stone base material with a continuous gradation from 1 inch down to dust. Designed to compact tight under load.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is #610 the same as crusher run?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Essentially yes. Crusher run is the colloquial name; #610 or dense-graded aggregate is the spec name. Same product family, regional naming differences.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How thick should a #610 paver base be?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For pedestrian patios and walkways, 4-6 inches compacted in 2-3 inch lifts. For driveways and vehicular use, 6-8 inches compacted.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a cubic yard of #610 stone weigh?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"About 2,800-3,000 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.4-1.5 tons.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do you deliver #610 in the Boston area?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928221626596,"sku":"4103","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Dense-Pack-0.75_fb92e4c6-d90a-4313-9f20-a6d516401d24.png?v=1778808928"},{"product_id":"4-stone","title":"#4 Stone (Crushed Granite Ballast)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#4 Stone (Crushed Granite Ballast) — Large Clean Stone for Heavy Drainage \u0026amp; Deep Backfill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#4 Stone is the bigger-cousin spec stone — 1½\" top size, clean of fines, angular crushed granite. The size drainage engineers reach for when #57 isn't big enough: deep foundation backfill, large culvert bedding, rail-grade ballast, and the transition layer between rip rap and finer drainage stone. Meets AASHTO M43 No. 4 \/ ASTM D448 No. 4. If the spec says \"4 stone,\" this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4 Stone (AASHTO M43 \/ ASTM D448 size No. 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed granite, native to the Boston area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1½\" to ¾\" (passes 2½\", retained on ¾\" sieve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngular crushed granite, washed, clean of fines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,700 lbs per cubic yard (~1.35 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 yd³ covers ~80 sq ft at 4\" depth (loose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4s, AASHTO 4, ballast stone, large drainage rock, 1½\" clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep drainage trenches and curtain drains where #57 isn't large enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation backfill against waterproofing membranes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge culvert bedding and pipe surround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptic system stone where the engineer specifies #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransition layer between rip rap and #57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty driveway base where settlement is a concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGradation (AASHTO M43 \/ ASTM D448 — Size No. 4)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSieve size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% passing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2½\" (63 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" (50 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 – 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1½\" (37.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½\" (12.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 100 ft foundation drain trench, 2 ft wide, with 1 ft of #4 over a perforated pipe, plan on about 7.4 cubic yards. Use the material calculator at the top of the page for custom dimensions. Round up 5–10% for over-excavation and settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow #4 compares to neighboring sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#4 vs. #57:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4 is larger (1½\" top vs. 1\" top). Use #4 in deeper, heavier-flow drainage; use #57 for typical French drains and septic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#4 vs. rip rap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rip rap is much larger (6\"–12\"+) and used for erosion armor. #4 is the transition stone between rip rap and finer drainage rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same material as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/crushed-gray-rock-1-5-inch\" title=\"Gray Crushed Rock 1.5 inch\"\u003eGray Crushed Rock 1.5\"\u003c\/a\u003e — two ways to ask for the same product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is #4 stone used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavy drainage, foundation backfill, large culvert bedding, septic stone where the engineer specifies it, and the transition layer between rip rap and smaller drainage rock. It is bigger than #57 and reserved for deeper, higher-flow applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs #4 stone the same as 1.5\" crushed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — gradationally, #4 has a 1½\" mid-band with a 2½\" top sieve. Our Gray Crushed Rock 1.5\" is the same material under its residential name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan #4 stone be used as a driveway surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be used as a deep base, but the size is uncomfortable to walk and drive on as a finish. For a driveway top, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/crushed-gray-rock-0-75-inch\"\u003e¾\" gray crushed\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/57-stone\"\u003e#57 stone\u003c\/a\u003e on top of a compacted #610 base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard of #4 stone weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,700 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.35 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver #4 stone in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver #4 stone across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Suffolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Middlesex County Landscape Supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Norfolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Plymouth County Landscape Supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/57-stone\" title=\"#57 Stone\"\u003e#57 Stone\u003c\/a\u003e as a transition layer down to finer drainage rock, or step up to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/surge-stone\" title=\"Rip Rap\"\u003eRip Rap 6\"–12\"\u003c\/a\u003e for erosion armor and high-energy stream banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the large-spec stone engineers call out for deep drainage and heavy backfill.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is #4 stone used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Heavy drainage, foundation backfill, large culvert bedding, septic stone where the engineer specifies it, and the transition layer between rip rap and smaller drainage rock.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is #4 stone the same as 1.5 inch crushed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — gradationally, #4 has a 1.5 inch mid-band with a 2.5 inch top sieve. The residential name is Gray Crushed Rock 1.5 inch.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can #4 stone be used as a driveway surface?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It can be used as a deep base, but the size is uncomfortable to walk and drive on as a finish. For a driveway top, use 3\/4 inch gray crushed or #57 stone over a compacted #610 base.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a cubic yard of #4 stone weigh?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"About 2,700 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.35 tons.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do you deliver #4 stone in the Boston area?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928224018660,"sku":"4104","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Gray-Crushed-Rock-1.5-Inch_46ba2bc1-ca3e-4023-b7b1-ea69a93e7331.png?v=1778808929"},{"product_id":"10-stone-dust","title":"#10 Stone Dust (Granite Screenings)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#10 Stone Dust (Granite Screenings) — The Spec'd Fines That Lock Walkways \u0026amp; Paver Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#10 Stone Dust is the quarter-minus by-product of crushing granite — passes a ⅜\" sieve, with a tight band of fines all the way through #200. It is the spec name (AASHTO M43 No. 10 \/ ASTM D448 No. 10) for what most yards call \"screenings\" or \"stone dust\": the material that compacts hard, finishes a walkway, locks pavers in their joints, and gives a stable footing under stepping stones. If a plan calls for \"screenings\" or \"#10,\" this is the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10 Screenings (AASHTO M43 \/ ASTM D448 size No. 10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed granite screenings, native to the Boston area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasses ⅜\" (¼\"-minus, including fines through #200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGranite chips, sand, and fines — angular, dry-screened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,700 lbs per cubic yard (~1.35 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 yd³ covers ~80 sq ft at 4\" depth (compacted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone dust, screenings, quarter-minus, pack, manufactured sand, decomposed granite (regional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal leveling course and joint fill under and between brick and concrete pavers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompacted walkway base (paths, garden walks, stepping-stone runs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiding arena and round-pen footing (with sand blend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop dressing on driveways for a smooth, locked surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting bed for flagstone and bluestone in dry-laid applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrench backfill where fine, compactable material is wanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGradation (AASHTO M43 \/ ASTM D448 — Size No. 10, typical band)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSieve size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% passing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅜\" (9.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4 (4.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 – 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8 (2.36 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 – 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16 (1.18 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 – 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#30 (600 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#50 (300 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 – 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#100 (150 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 – 17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#200 (75 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 – 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 200 sq ft walkway with a 2\" stone dust setting bed, plan on about 1.25 cubic yards. For paver joint sweep-in, a yard covers approximately 2,000–3,000 sq ft of paver field depending on joint width. Use the material calculator at the top of the page for custom dimensions, and round up 5–10% for compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow #10 compares to neighboring products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#10 vs. #89:\u003c\/strong\u003e #10 packs solid (lots of fines). #89 drains (clean joint stone). Choose by whether the joint should compact or drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#10 vs. mason sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are fine. Mason sand is rounder and used for mortar. #10 is angular and locks under compaction — better for walkway setting beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#10 vs. dense pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense pack (or #610) has a ¾\"–1\" top stone with fines. #10 is just the fines. Use #10 to top a dense-pack base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue-gray color variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefer a blue-gray color profile? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/blue-gray-granite-dust\" title=\"Blue-Gray Granite Dust\"\u003eBlue-Gray Granite Dust\u003c\/a\u003e — same #10 spec, blue-gray granite color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is #10 stone dust used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalkway setting beds, paver joint fill, top dressing on driveways, and footing for stepping stones and flagstone. It compacts to a near-solid layer that locks the surface above it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs stone dust the same as #10?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — \"stone dust\" and \"screenings\" are the trade names; #10 (AASHTO M43 \/ ASTM D448) is the formal spec name. Same material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes stone dust drain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot well. The fines pack tight, so water sheds across the surface rather than percolating through. That's a feature for walkways (no settling) but a bug if drainage is needed — for drainage, use #57 or #89 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use stone dust under pavers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor dry-laid stepping stones and flagstone, yes — it is the standard setting bed. For interlocking concrete pavers, contemporary ICPI guidance prefers concrete sand for bedding; stone dust is still used for joint sweep-in on some installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard of stone dust weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,700 lbs per cubic yard, or roughly 1.35 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver stone dust in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver #10 stone dust across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Suffolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Middlesex County Landscape Supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Norfolk County Landscape Supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\" title=\"Plymouth County Landscape Supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\" title=\"Dense Pack\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/610-stone\" title=\"#610 Stone\"\u003e#610 Stone\u003c\/a\u003e as the compacted base below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the spec'd screenings every walkway installer reaches for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is #10 stone dust used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Walkway setting beds, paver joint fill, top dressing on driveways, and footing for stepping stones and flagstone. It compacts to a near-solid layer that locks the surface above it in place.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is stone dust the same as #10?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Stone dust and screenings are the trade names; #10 (AASHTO M43 \/ ASTM D448) is the formal spec name. Same material.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does stone dust drain?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not well. The fines pack tight, so water sheds across the surface rather than percolating through. For drainage, use #57 or #89 instead.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use stone dust under pavers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For dry-laid stepping stones and flagstone, yes. 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No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928230080740,"sku":"4105","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/BlueStoneRockFines_c147985e-f4c7-4130-b16a-6454e65ca149.png?v=1778816733"},{"product_id":"common-borrow","title":"Common Borrow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Borrow — Mass DOT M1.01.0 Structural Fill for Site Prep \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Borrow is the spec-name structural fill DPW, DOT, and commercial site contractors order for embankment work, grade-raising, and structural fill under foundations, slabs, and parking lots. Mass DOT M1.01.0 compliant — bank-run earth with controlled stone size, suitable for compaction under engineered loads. Bulk delivery across Greater Boston via tandem dump truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBank-run \/ pit-run earth, screened of debris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMass DOT M1.01.0 Common Borrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤6\" stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~95% standard Proctor at optimum moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,500–3,000 lbs\/yd³ (~1.25–1.5 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorrow material, pit run, bank run, structural fill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbankment and roadway shoulder fill\u003c\/strong\u003e on public-works and DOT projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural fill under foundations and slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e for compacted load-bearing base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParking lot and driveway grade-raising\u003c\/strong\u003e when elevation needs to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill behind retaining walls and abutments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk site grading\u003c\/strong\u003e for new construction and additions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much common borrow do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e50' × 30' building pad\u003c\/strong\u003e raised 12\", plan on about \u003cstrong\u003e56 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e of borrow. For a typical \u003cstrong\u003eresidential driveway grade-raise\u003c\/strong\u003e (40' × 12' × 6\" deep), you're looking at \u003cstrong\u003e9 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e. For \u003cstrong\u003eretaining wall backfill\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 40' wall × 8' tall × 24\" deep, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e24 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3\" depth. Order 15–20% extra for compaction losses on structural fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Common Borrow compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fill-dirt\"\u003eFill Dirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same material family. Fill Dirt is the residential listing for grading and landscape projects where Mass DOT spec isn't required. Common Borrow is the spec-compliant grade for public-works, commercial structural fill, and any job where the engineer or DPW requires M1.01.0 compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/site-loam\"\u003eSite Loam (Mass DOT M1.04.0)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Borrow is structural — the bulk material that raises grade and supports loads. Loam goes on top — the topsoil for finish grade, lawn establishment, and landscaping. You typically order both for a complete site-prep job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dense pack is processed gravel for pavement sub-base. Common Borrow is unprocessed structural fill for the volume underneath, then dense pack on top as the engineered sub-base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rca\"\u003eRCA — Recycled Concrete Aggregate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — RCA is recycled concrete aggregate used as sustainable base\/sub-base. Common Borrow is virgin earth used as structural fill. Different applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Common Borrow and Fill Dirt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame material family. Common Borrow is the spec-compliant Mass DOT M1.01.0 grade contractors order by name on public-works and engineered projects. Fill Dirt is the residential listing for the same material when spec compliance isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Common Borrow Mass DOT compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our Common Borrow meets Mass DOT M1.01.0 specification for structural fill, including stone size, organic content, and gradation. We can provide tickets and material certifications on request for spec-compliant projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the maximum stone size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 inches per Mass DOT M1.01.0 spec. Larger fragments are screened out at our yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Common Borrow for backfilling a foundation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Common Borrow is appropriate for structural backfill around foundations, behind retaining walls, and under slabs when compacted in lifts to engineer-specified density (typically 95% standard Proctor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much for a typical grade-raise project?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepends on area and depth. A 50' × 30' building pad raised 12\" needs about 56 yards. Use the rule of 1 yard per 100 sq ft at 3\" depth and multiply for thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. Tandem-axle dump trucks available for larger loads to job sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run Common Borrow across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/site-loam\"\u003eSite Loam (M1.04.0)\u003c\/a\u003e for finish topsoil over the borrow base, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e for engineered sub-base above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Common Borrow today — Mass DOT M1.01.0 structural fill delivered by the truckload across Greater Boston.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's the difference between Common Borrow and Fill Dirt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Same material family. Common Borrow is the spec-compliant Mass DOT M1.01.0 grade for public-works and engineered projects. Fill Dirt is the residential listing for the same material when spec compliance isn't required.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Common Borrow Mass DOT compliant?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Our Common Borrow meets Mass DOT M1.01.0 specification for structural fill, including stone size, organic content, and gradation. Tickets and material certifications available on request.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the maximum stone size?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"6 inches per Mass DOT M1.01.0 spec. Larger fragments are screened out at our yard.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use Common Borrow for backfilling a foundation?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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Same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48948793376996,"sku":"4106","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Fill-dirt_be9afcc5-c7f3-44a4-82ab-ec7ed745126f.png?v=1778991521"},{"product_id":"site-loam","title":"Site Loam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Loam — Mass DOT M1.04.0 Topsoil for Lawn Establishment \u0026amp; Finish Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite Loam is the spec-name topsoil DPWs, landscape contractors, and GCs order for new construction finish grade, athletic field installation, and any project where Mass DOT M1.04.0 compliance is on the plans. Properly textured sand-silt-clay loam with controlled organic content and pH for healthy turf establishment. Bulk delivery across Greater Boston, with tickets and certifications available for spec-compliant work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½\"-screened topsoil loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMass DOT M1.04.0 Loam Borrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand-silt-clay balanced loam (USDA loam class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8% by weight (Mass DOT spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5 (Mass DOT spec range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 sq ft at 3\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,000–2,400 lbs\/yd³ (~1.0–1.2 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM1.04.0 loam, spec topsoil, screened loam, lawn loam, DPW loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic-works finish grade\u003c\/strong\u003e on DOT, DPW, and municipal projects with M1.04.0 on the plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew lawn establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e over Common Borrow or graded sub-base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSod underlayment\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4\" minimum depth per industry standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthletic field finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — baseball, soccer, football turf installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial landscape installs\u003c\/strong\u003e where the GC needs spec compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden bed top-dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e on commercial properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much site loam do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e5,000 sq ft new lawn\u003c\/strong\u003e at 4\" finish depth, plan on about \u003cstrong\u003e62 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e of loam. For a \u003cstrong\u003ebaseball outfield\u003c\/strong\u003e (200' × 200', 6\" deep), you're looking at \u003cstrong\u003e740 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e (typical project ships in 30-yard daily increments). For a \u003cstrong\u003ecommercial property strip\u003c\/strong\u003e 100' × 8' × 4\" deep, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3\" depth, or 75 sq ft at 4\" depth. Order 10% extra for settling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Site Loam compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/loam\"\u003eLoam (Screened)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same physical product, screened to the same gradation. Site Loam is the spec-compliant listing for projects requiring Mass DOT M1.04.0 documentation. Loam (Screened) is the residential listing for the same material when spec compliance isn't required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-loam\"\u003eSuper Loam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Super Loam has higher organic content (premium garden grade) targeted at residential lawn perfectionism. Site Loam meets exact M1.04.0 spec — designed for the industry-standard balance between texture, organic, and drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-borrow\"\u003eCommon Borrow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Borrow is structural, used to raise grade. Loam is the topsoil that goes on top. You typically order both for a full site-prep stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garden-soil-mix\"\u003eGarden Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Garden Soil Mix is amended with peat and compost for raised beds and vegetable production. Site Loam is straight loam — what you want under turf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Site Loam the same as Loam (Screened)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame physical material, screened to the same gradation. Site Loam is the spec-compliant listing for Mass DOT M1.04.0 projects with documentation available. Loam (Screened) is the residential listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Site Loam Mass DOT M1.04.0 compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our Site Loam meets M1.04.0 specification for texture (sand-silt-clay loam), organic content (5–8%), pH (6.0–7.5), and screen size (½\" minus). Tickets and lab certifications available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I install loam for a new lawn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\" minimum for sod, 4–6\" for seed establishment. Industry standard for athletic fields and high-traffic turf is 6\". Public works projects often spec 4\" finish depth over compacted borrow base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Site Loam for raised vegetable beds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works, but for vegetable production you'll get better results blending it with compost (1:1 ratio) or using our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garden-soil-mix\"\u003eGarden Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e which is pre-amended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the typical install order on a new construction project?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(1) Strip and stockpile existing topsoil. (2) Cut and fill to subgrade. (3) Place Common Borrow to raise grade. (4) Compact in lifts. (5) Spread Site Loam at finish depth. (6) Seed or sod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. Multi-load scheduling available for larger projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run Site Loam across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-borrow\"\u003eCommon Borrow (M1.01.0)\u003c\/a\u003e for the structural fill underneath, or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost\"\u003eCompost\u003c\/a\u003e for top-dressing existing lawn over Site Loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Site Loam today — Mass DOT M1.04.0 topsoil delivered by the truckload across Greater Boston.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Site Loam the same as Loam (Screened)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Same physical material, screened to the same gradation. 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Same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ottr Landscape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48948793540836,"sku":"4107","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8528\/9700\/files\/Loam_f15f4de4-efe5-4d59-a2b4-8b614efaf6e5.png?v=1778991520"},{"product_id":"rca","title":"RCA — Recycled Concrete Aggregate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA — Recycled Concrete Aggregate (MA SHA Class A)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA is the contractor-spec recycled concrete aggregate ordered for sustainable base, sub-base, and structural fill on commercial, municipal, and LEED-mandated projects. MA SHA Class A compliant — same physical product as our residential Crushed Concrete listing, sold under its industry name with tickets and certifications for spec-compliant procurement. Bulk delivery across Greater Boston via tandem dump truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed recycled concrete aggregate, 1\" to minus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMA SHA Class A RCA \/ Mass DOT compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" with fines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent to processed gravel (~95% std. Proctor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 sq ft at 3\" depth (compacted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,500–2,800 lbs\/yd³ (~1.25–1.4 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLEED MR Credit 2 eligible — diverts demolition concrete from landfill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled concrete, RCA, crushed concrete base, recycled aggregate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriveway and parking-lot sub-base\u003c\/strong\u003e on commercial and municipal projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad and slab base material\u003c\/strong\u003e for sheds, garages, and accessory structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipeline trench backfill\u003c\/strong\u003e meeting DPW spec for water\/sewer work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLEED-mandated hardscape base\u003c\/strong\u003e (Material \u0026amp; Resources Credit 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability-required public works\u003c\/strong\u003e — DOT, MBTA, and municipal procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-effective alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e to virgin processed gravel where spec allows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much RCA do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e50' × 12' commercial driveway\u003c\/strong\u003e at 6\" sub-base depth, plan on about \u003cstrong\u003e11 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e of RCA. For a \u003cstrong\u003e30' × 30' parking pad\u003c\/strong\u003e at 8\" depth, you're looking at \u003cstrong\u003e22 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a \u003cstrong\u003e200' utility trench\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\" wide × 18\" deep backfill, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e22 cubic yards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3\" depth (compacted). Order 15% extra for compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow RCA compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crushed-concrete-1-to-minus\"\u003eCrushed Concrete 1\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Identical physical material. RCA is the contractor spec name with documentation\/tickets for sustainability credits and public-works procurement. Crushed Concrete is the residential listing for the same material at the same delivery rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/610-stone\"\u003e#610 Stone (Dense-Graded Granite Base)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both are dense-graded base materials. #610 is virgin crushed granite (higher cost, tighter spec for premium hardscape). RCA is recycled — appropriate where spec permits and sustainability credits matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dense-pack-075-to-minus\"\u003eDense Pack ¾\" to minus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dense Pack is virgin processed gravel. RCA is the recycled equivalent at typically lower cost. Both compact tightly and serve similar applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-borrow\"\u003eCommon Borrow (M1.01.0)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Common Borrow is unprocessed structural fill for bulk grade-raising. RCA is processed base material for the engineered layer above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between RCA and Crushed Concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame physical material. RCA is the contractor spec name — comes with material tickets, sustainability documentation, and is sold for public-works and LEED projects. Crushed Concrete is the residential listing for the same material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs RCA Mass DOT \/ MA SHA compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our RCA meets MA SHA Class A specification for recycled concrete aggregate, suitable for sub-base on public-works projects where the spec permits. Tickets and material origin documentation available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes RCA qualify for LEED credits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — RCA qualifies for LEED Materials \u0026amp; Resources Credit 2 (Construction \u0026amp; Demolition Waste Management) by diverting concrete from landfill. Also contributes to MR Credit 4 (Recycled Content).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does RCA compare to virgin processed gravel for compaction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComparable. RCA achieves equivalent compaction density (~95% standard Proctor) when installed in 6\" lifts at optimum moisture. Long-term freeze-thaw performance matches virgin aggregate on properly drained sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use RCA under pavers or flagstone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for utility paving and parking lots. For premium hardscape (residential paver patios, decorative flagstone), some installers prefer virgin \u003ca href=\"\/products\/610-stone\"\u003e#610 Stone\u003c\/a\u003e for color consistency and predictable color matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. Tandem-axle dump trucks for larger commercial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run RCA across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth County\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-borrow\"\u003eCommon Borrow (M1.01.0)\u003c\/a\u003e for the structural fill underneath, or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/610-stone\"\u003e#610 Stone\u003c\/a\u003e when virgin aggregate is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder RCA today — MA SHA Class A recycled concrete aggregate delivered by the truckload across Greater Boston, with sustainability documentation included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's the difference between RCA and Crushed Concrete?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Same physical material. 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