#78 Crushed Stone in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin paver walk can hold water through hard freezes when its bedding closes; #78 Crushed Stone keeps that layer open for drainage.
- Size: About 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch
- Grading: #78, washed with little to no fines
- Type: Angular crushed stone
- Supplied as: #78 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
From $446 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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Everything You Need to Know About #78 Crushed Stone
Size and Grading
- Size
- About 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch
- Grading
- #78, washed with little to no fines
- Type
- Angular crushed stone
- Supplied as
- #78 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
A patio or walk built for Wisconsin freeze-thaw conditions needs a drainage layer that does not become fine-packed when moisture is present. #78 Crushed Stone is washed chip stone with an angular shape and few fines. The material leaves voids for drainage while its crushed texture helps the pieces settle together in place.
Deep frost still calls for the overall base and site preparation appropriate to the project. Reserve #78 Crushed Stone for the permeable paver bedding or a drainage layer, not as a substitute for the full support system below a hard surface. Around drainage pipe, the open chip material can provide the free-draining surround called for by the layout.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: #78 Crushed Stone
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The Stone Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Paver Drainage Layer
Use this stone in the bedding and joints for permeable pavers to carry water downward through the surface.
Drainage Layers
Place clean chips below walkways, beside foundations, or behind retaining walls to keep water moving.
Pipe Bedding
These small angular stones provide even support around utility and drain pipe without creating voids.
Patio and Walkway Support
Creates a stable draining layer beneath shed pads, patios, and paths.
Why Choose #78 Crushed Stone
Open Drainage
Washed chips have almost no fines, so water moves through them quickly.
Angular Hold
Unlike rounded gravel, angular pieces catch against one another and help keep the layer in place.
Simple to Place
Small chips rake out and screed easily by hand, including in confined home project areas.
Multiple Uses
One material can handle base, bedding, and drainage needs within a project.
