Bulk Aggregates for Drainage in Oshkosh, WI

Water ponds here. Clay-rich glacial till under Oshkosh drains slowly, so roof runoff, snowmelt and rain sit where they land. Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers gravel and aggregate delivery in Oshkosh, WI to move that water off your property and keep your base dry.

Start with traffic bond for the base. Then pick washed stone by size for the drain, drywell or downspout run you are building. Order online by the ton.

Materials for Oshkosh Projects

Drainage fails when the wrong size stone goes in the trench. Work from coarse to fine and match the stone to the water you are moving.

Washed stone is the core of any drainage job. Drain Rock and clear stone carry water because the fines are screened out, so the voids stay open instead of silting shut. #57 Stone and #67 Stone do the same work at two sizes, which matters when you are bedding perforated pipe.

Use 3/4" Crushed Stone for a drainage bed or backfill against a foundation. Drop to 3/8" Crushed Stone for pipe bedding and fine drainage where a coarser stone will not fit. Screenings top a drive or set pavers, but they hold water, so keep them out of a drain.

Under all of it goes 3/4" Traffic Bond. It packs hard and carries a driveway, parking pad or shed base. Where the ground is soft, start with Breaker Run and cap it with traffic bond.

Finish a surface with Driveway Gravel over compacted base. For decorative work, River Rock and Large River Rock line dry creek beds, and Natural Pea Gravel handles walkways and dog runs.

Ground and Conditions in Oshkosh

Timing decides how a base performs here. Clay sites stay soft after the thaw and after heavy rain, so base and paver work goes best once the ground has drained, from late spring into fall. Build on wet clay and your stone disappears into the mud.

Frost drives the depth. Frost reaches at least 48 inches for footings under the Uniform Dwelling Code, and 48 to 72 inches under pavement by late winter. Wet clay over still-frozen ground cannot drain at all, so it turns soft and a thin gravel base heaves and ruts. Dig deeper and compact in lifts.

Water ponds on flat ground and runs off to ditches. Route downspouts and French drains to a drywell or a daylight outlet rather than a low corner of the lot, and line the trench with clear stone so it keeps flowing.

Watch the roads too. Class II state highways and posted county, town and village roads carry spring weight limits while frost comes out, which can hold up a heavy delivery. Plan the pour around it.

Delivery to Oshkosh and the Surrounding Area

Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers bulk aggregate across Oshkosh and Winnebago County, including Neenah, Menasha, Omro, Winneconne and Larsen. Order online, and we schedule the load to your site.

Order by the ton or the yard. Measure the area, set your depth, and convert; a deeper drainage trench takes more stone than most people guess. If you are unsure, enter your measurements in the calculator and let it size the load.

Bulk delivery drops where you need it. Point us to a firm, dry spot near the work so the truck can spread or tailgate the load without rutting your lawn. Clay ground stays soft after rain, so a solid approach saves you a cleanup.

Lead time depends on the material and the season. Spring and fall are the busiest stretches, so book ahead once your dates are set.

Order Drainage Stone for Your Oshkosh Project

Wisconsin Rock Supply supplies drainage stone, traffic bond, sand and soil across Oshkosh and Winnebago County. Pick your sizes, order online by the ton, and we deliver to your site. Get your drainage base right the first time and the water goes where you send it.