Large River Rock and Bulk Aggregates for Reedsburg, WI

For gravel and aggregate delivery in Reedsburg, WI, the ground under the work decides the material. Wisconsin Rock Supply sells bulk stone, sand, topsoil and fill by the ton here in Sauk County.

Around Reedsburg, silt loam sits over sandstone and dolomite, thin and stony on the ridges and softer on the valley floors. That means traffic bond needs enough depth to bridge soft spots instead of pumping.

Materials for Reedsburg Projects

Slope, swale and bank protection starts with coarse stone. Runoff on the steep ridges above Reedsburg cuts gullies and stream banks, so the fix is heavy rock that stays put when water moves fast.

Start at the coarse end. RipRap armors culvert outlets, stream banks and lakeshore against waves and spring runoff. Large River Rock does the same job in dry creek beds and heavier decorative work.

For a heavy sub-base over soft or clay ground, use Breaker Run, then cap it with traffic bond. In Wisconsin, breaker run is the coarse layer under the base, not the driving surface.

Traffic bond, also sold as 3/4 inch dense graded base, packs hard for driveways, parking pads and shed bases. It is the material most Wisconsin suppliers list as 3/4" Traffic Bond.

Drainage needs clean stone. Drain Rock fills French drains and downspout runs, while 3/4" Crushed Stone and Screenings handle backfill, bedding, walkways and a hard-packing top dressing.

Ground and Conditions in Reedsburg

Timing matters as much as material. Base work runs from the end of the spring thaw into late fall, when the ground is workable and grades hold.

Silty soil on steep grades ruts easily while it is wet. Low valley sites should allow for high water after big storms, and limestone bedrock drains fast through cracks, sinkholes and springs.

Frost drives the depth. Footings need at least 48 inches under the Uniform Dwelling Code, and pavement frost reaches 48 to 72 inches by late winter. A thin base on a slope or at a hillside seep softens as frost comes out and ruts.

Spring also brings posted weight limits on Class II state highways and county, town and village roads while frost leaves the ground. Plan the haul around them.

Delivery to Reedsburg and the Surrounding Area

Order online by the ton or the yard, and we deliver bulk loads to sites in Reedsburg and across Sauk County. Coverage reaches Baraboo, Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, Spring Green and Plain.

Lead time depends on the material and the season, so build a little slack into your schedule, especially during the thaw and the fall push. Give us a clear drop spot and we can place the pile where you want it.

Not sure how much you need? Measure the length, width and depth of the pad or drive, and the calculator will work out the tonnage.

Order Bulk Stone and Aggregate in Reedsburg

Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers traffic bond, breaker run, rip rap, drainage stone, sand and topsoil to Reedsburg and the rest of Sauk County. Know your project and the grade you are working toward, then pick the material and use the calculator for the quantity. Place your order online whenever you are ready.