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#53 Stone (1″ Minus, Limestone, Spec)

Category: #53 Stone

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range 1" Minus
Material Type Limestone, Spec
Category #53 Stone

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Driveway base ✓ Recommended
Road construction ✓ Recommended
Drainage fill ✓ Recommended
Erosion control ✓ Recommended
Landscaping ✓ Recommended

#53 Stone - Limestone, Spec, 1" Minus

#53 stone in a 1" minus size range is a high-quality limestone aggregate engineered to meet specific gradation standards ("Spec"). This material consists of crushed limestone pieces up to 1 inch in diameter, blended with fines (smaller particles and dust) to create a well-graded, compactable product.

The 1" minus sizing ensures excellent compaction, making it ideal for creating stable bases for roads, driveways, parking lots, and patios. The limestone composition provides durability and strength, while the inclusion of fines helps lock the aggregate together, reducing voids and increasing load-bearing capacity. This makes #53 stone especially suitable for both residential and commercial applications where a solid, long-lasting foundation is required.

Pros include superior compaction, reliable load support, and reduced settling over time. However, the presence of fines means it may generate some dust during installation and is less suitable for decorative or drainage applications where clean, larger stone is preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is #53 Stone used for?

#53 Stone is typically used for driveway base, road construction, drainage fill, and other construction and landscaping projects requiring materials.

What size is #53 Stone?

#53 Stone typically comes in 1" Minus size range, making it suitable for applications that require limestone, spec aggregate material with consistent sizing.

Where can I get #53 Stone?

Hello Gravel may be able to provide #53 Stone depending on your location and current product availability. Check our available materials or contact us by phone, text, or email to confirm availability in your area. We can often arrange delivery in as soon as 2 business days.

How much #53 Stone do I need?

Use our gravel calculator to determine how much #53 Stone you need. You'll need to measure the length, width, and desired depth of your project area. The calculator will provide the quantity needed in cubic yards or tons.

Key Characteristics of #53 Stone

Material Properties

#53 Stone is limestone, spec and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard #53 Stone is graded to 1" Minus specifications, ensuring consistent particle size distribution for reliable project outcomes.

Common Applications

Industry professionals typically specify #53 Stone for projects requiring dependable performance and specific drainage or structural properties.

Hello Gravel Availability

Hello Gravel may be able to source #53 Stone depending on your location and current inventory. We offer fast delivery, often within 2 business days when material is available.

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Hello Gravel may be able to provide #53 Stone in your area with delivery as soon as 2 business days.