#78 Crushed Stone in Virginia

For drainage work through Virginia red clay, #78 Crushed Stone provides an open course around pipe or beneath permeable pavers. The washed, angular chips carry little to no fines, leaving room for water to travel through the stone. Their shape also helps the pieces hold together more readily than rounded gravel while maintaining drainage space.

Ground conditions change across the state, from clay that needs the base to carry load to rockier areas that drain more freely. Match the placement to the site rather than assuming the same build works everywhere. Around drainage pipe, keep the stone as the surrounding bedding material so water can enter the course and move away from the line. It also suits walkway and patio work where an open base course is wanted.

Permeable Paver Bedding

Use this stone in permeable paver beds and joints so water can drain through the finished surface.

Drainage Layers

Set clean chips behind walls, next to foundations, and below walkways to leave a path for water.

Pipe Bedding

Angular, small pieces fit around drain and utility pipe, giving it even support without open gaps.

Walkway & Patio Base

Creates a stable draining layer below walkways, patios, and shed pads.

Free Draining

Washed chips contain little to no fines, allowing water to move through fast.

Locks in Place

Because the pieces have angular sides, they knit together and resist shifting more than rounded gravel.

Easy to Spread

Hand tools can rake and level these small chips, including in narrow areas around a home.

A Versatile Stone

Use it in drainage layers, bedding areas, and base sections of one job.