Bulk Aggregates for Pathways in Hammond, WI

Order gravel and aggregate delivery in Hammond, WI by the ton or the yard. Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers traffic bond, screenings and washed stone straight to your driveway or jobsite. Buy online and skip the loader rental.

This ground is glacial till and outwash. It drains fast in the sand and gravel pockets and stalls in the low, wet spots.

Materials for Hammond Projects

Paths fail at the surface first. Too much coarse stone and your wheelbarrow sinks. Too much dust and it muds up after rain. Build the base hard, then cap it with something fine enough to walk on.

Start with 3/4" Traffic Bond. Wisconsin suppliers sell this dense graded base as traffic bond. It packs hard and locks together, so a path base stays put underfoot. Spread it in an even layer and compact it while damp.

Cap the base with Screenings. Buyers also call this stone dust. It packs to a firm, smooth surface that sheds a cart wheel and holds a shovel edge. A thin layer is plenty on top of a compacted base.

For a looser, decorative path, use Natural Pea Gravel. It walks well, drains fast and suits play areas and dog runs. Round edges mean it shifts underfoot, so edge the path or bed it in screenings.

Other local picks:

• Walkway Gravel: a finer, walkable surface for garden paths.
• 3/8" Crushed Stone: chips and fines for tight bedding and topping.
• Top Soil: pulverized topsoil, or black dirt, for lawns and bed prep beside the path.

Ground and Conditions in Hammond

A thin base shows itself here. Watch for ruts, soft spots and heaving along a path after the thaw. The culprit is clay till holding water while the subsoil is still frozen.

Sandy outwash drains quickly. Dense till does not. Snowmelt and heavy rain collect in low spots and flat fields, and cannot drain down while frost sits in the ground.

Frost drives the fix. It goes at least 48 inches for footings under the Uniform Dwelling Code, and it leaves later here than in southern Wisconsin. Work waits until frost is out and soils have drained.

Two things solve most of it. Dig out the soft material and put down breaker run for a heavy sub-base over clay. Then compact traffic bond in lifts, not one deep dump.

Runoff off bare slopes and cleared lots carries sand and silt into ditches and streams. Arm the banks with rip rap where water moves, and seed bare ground before fall rain.

Spring weight limits lift later in this zone. Plan deliveries and ground work around posted roads on county and town routes.

Delivery to Hammond and the Surrounding Area

Pick your unit first. Tons price by weight, yards by volume. A yard of traffic bond runs heavier than a yard of mulch, so match the unit to the material.

Estimate before you order. Multiply length by width by depth in feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then check the tonnage. The calculator on each product page does the math for you.

Bulk delivery drops on a driveway, pad or jobsite in Hammond. The truck tips the bed and the load slides out. Keep the drop spot clear.

Coverage reaches St. Croix County, including Hudson, New Richmond, Baldwin, Somerset and Roberts.

Questions Hammond Buyers Ask

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

Clear a wide, firm spot for the drop and keep cars and kids back. Mark any sprinkler heads, buried lines or soft ground the driver should avoid. Have your shovel and rake out. If you plan to spread right away, wet the pile before you start.

What is the best base under pavers in Hammond?

Compact a solid layer of traffic bond in lifts, then bed the pavers in screenings. Traffic bond is the dense graded base Wisconsin suppliers sell under that name, and it locks hard under load. Screenings level the surface and lock the joints. Sweep more in after the pavers settle.

Order Your Path Material Today

Dial in your quantity on the product page calculator, then order online. Choose tons or yards, pick your delivery window and we bring the load to Hammond. Ready to build the path? Place your order and we will get it out to you.