What is the difference between crushed stone and Natural Pea Gravel?

Crushed stone has angular, broken faces from the crusher, so the pieces lock together and hold a load. Natural Pea Gravel is rounded and smooth, so it shifts underfoot and under tires. That is why 3/4 inch crushed stone goes under drives and drainage beds, while Natural Pea Gravel suits walkways, play areas and dog runs where you want a looser surface.

Should I order material by the ton or by the yard?

Order by the ton. Bulk aggregate is weighed, and weight is the honest measure because moisture and compaction change how much space a yard actually fills. A yard of stone weighs more than a yard of topsoil. Give us the square footage and depth, and we convert it to tons for you.

Which stone is best for drainage in Eau Claire County?

Drain rock is the usual answer for French drains, foundation drains and downspout runs, because the washed stone has the fines screened out and water moves through it. In dense till, where snowmelt and heavy rain sit in low spots, pair it with 3/4 inch clear stone around pipe and a compacted traffic bond cap on top.

Crushed Stone and Sand, Eau Claire County, WI

Start with the math, then the material. Figure the square footage, the depth in inches, and whether the job wants tons or yards, and gravel, stone and aggregate delivery in Eau Claire County, WI gets a lot simpler. Wisconsin Rock Supply sells bulk aggregate by the ton across the Chippewa Valley.

Most drives and parking pads here start with traffic bond: a crushed dense-graded base that packs hard and stays put. Add clear stone for drainage, sand for bedding, and topsoil for the finish grade. Ground is glacial till and outwash, so base depth matters more than most people expect.

Materials Delivered in Eau Claire County

We stock the full range by size, coarsest to finest. Here is what each one is good for.

Traffic bond carries most jobs in this county. It is the layer that makes a drive hold up, and it is what Wisconsin suppliers sell as dense-graded base. Order it for new drives, parking pads, shed floors and any base that has to take weight.

Above that base you have choices. Natural Pea Gravel suits walkways, play areas and dog runs, while River Rock works for decorative beds and dry creek beds. For a bed, go with Shredded Mulch.

Ground Conditions Across Eau Claire County

Ground here is glacial till and outwash. That ranges from sand and gravel and stony Top Soil to silty loam where windblown silt caps the till, with peat and muck in bogs, swamps and other low, wet ground.

What that means for a build is simple. Sandy outwash drains fast. Dense till does not, so snowmelt and heavy rain collect in low spots, wetlands and flat fields. The subsoil stays frozen underneath and the water cannot drain down.

Frost goes deeper here and leaves the ground later in spring than in southern Wisconsin. Footings need at least 48 inches under the Uniform Dwelling Code. Wet, silty or loamy spots heave and soften under a thin base as the ground thaws, so build the base deeper than the minimum.

Frost leaves later, so spring weight limits on Class II state highways and posted county, town and village roads tend to lift later than in southern Wisconsin. Time your delivery after the frost is out and the soils have drained.

Runoff from rain and snowmelt carries loose sand and silt off bare slopes, cleared lots and cropland into ditches, streams and lakes. It also wears away unprotected stream, river and lake banks. Bare ground needs a plan before the first hard rain.

Delivery Across Eau Claire County

Order online and choose your quantity by the ton or the yard. Measure the square footage and depth, pick the material, and the calculator works out the tonnage. Bulk aggregate is sold by the ton, and loose material settles, so a yard of stone weighs more than a yard of topsoil.

Delivery runs across the county from Eau Claire to Altoona, Fall Creek, Augusta and Fairchild. A bulk load arrives by truck and gets dumped where you want it, so pick a spot you can reach with a machine and keep clear of overhead lines. Lead time depends on the material and the season, and spring fills up first once the roads clear.

If you are unsure between tons and yards, ask before you order. Getting the unit right the first time saves a second trip.

Choosing the Right Material

Ground shifts as you move west. Trempealeau County sits in the Driftless Area and western coulees, where silt loam formed in windblown loess over sandstone and dolomite bedrock. It is thin and stony on steep slopes and some ridge tops, with sandy and silty river deposits on valley floors and terraces. That means more cut-and-fill and more breaker run for subgrade correction than a flat Eau Claire pad needs.

Buffalo County shares that Driftless ground zone, so the base and drainage choices are similar there: cap the soft spots, then build with traffic bond. Jackson County spans more than one zone, part Central Sands and part Driftless, so sandy ground drains fast while the coulee side behaves more like ours.

In Eau Claire County the ground is similar to itself across the county, from sand and gravel outwash to silty loam and low wet pockets. Compare typical projects instead of zones. A new drive on outwash wants less base than one on till. A low, wet lot wants drain rock and a crown before anything else.

Order Bulk Aggregate in Eau Claire County

Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers traffic bond, crushed stone, sand, soil and mulch across Eau Claire County, from Eau Claire and Altoona to Fall Creek, Augusta and Fairchild. Measure the square footage, set the depth, and use the calculator to size the load. Place your order online and we will get it out to you.

Order Traffic Bond and Crushed Stone in Eau Claire County, WI