Why Material Choice Matters
Using the wrong material can cause settling, drainage issues, and wasted money.
Materials Available
- Screened topsoil
- Fill sand
- Gravel (21AA)
- Crushed concrete
- Crushed asphalt
Material Best Uses
Screened Topsoil
Topsoil → lawns and landscaping
Fill sand → base, backfill
Gravel → driveways
Crushed asphalt → compactable, low dust
Crushed concrete → strong base
Fill Sand
Topsoil → lawns and landscaping
Fill sand → base, backfill
Gravel → driveways
Crushed asphalt → compactable, low dust
Crushed concrete → strong base
Stone and Gravel
Topsoil → lawns and landscaping
Fill sand → base, backfill
Gravel → driveways
Crushed asphalt → compactable, low dust
Crushed concrete → strong base
Crushed Concrete
Topsoil → lawns and landscaping
Fill sand → base, backfill
Gravel → driveways
Crushed asphalt → compactable, low dust
Crushed concrete → strong base
Crushed Asphalt
Topsoil → lawns and landscaping
Fill sand → base, backfill
Gravel → driveways
Crushed asphalt → compactable, low dust
Crushed concrete → strong base
Limestone + Dolimite
Topsoil → lawns and landscaping
Fill sand → base, backfill
Gravel → driveways
Crushed asphalt → compactable, low dust
Crushed concrete → strong base