#78 Crushed Stone in New York
In New York, a patio can hold moisture through freeze-thaw cycles when its drainage bedding closes; #78 Crushed Stone helps keep it open.
- 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
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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 planned patio can run into trouble when moisture remains in the bedding through New York freeze-thaw cycles. #78 Crushed Stone uses washed, angular chips with very few fines, creating an open course for drainage beneath permeable pavers and along walkways. The angular shape also helps the chips settle together more firmly than rounded gravel.
Ground conditions in the Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, Catskills, and Finger Lakes can differ, while downstate projects may have site-access limits. Keep this material focused on its drainage role. Use #78 Crushed Stone around pipe or as bedding below permeable pavers, rather than treating it as a dense base or surface finish. Since chip-stone names can vary by supplier, confirm the exact material selected for the project.
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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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Common Uses
Permeable Paver Bedding
Use as the setting and joint aggregate in permeable paver work, allowing water to move down through the paver surface.
Water Movement
Use clean chips at retaining walls, foundation edges, and beneath walkways where water needs an open route.
Pipe Bedding
The small angular stone beds drain and utility pipe evenly, supporting the line while limiting open gaps.
Walkway & Patio Base
For paths, patios, and shed pads, it forms a compacted base that lets water escape.
Why Choose #78 Crushed Stone
Free Draining
With minimal fines, washed chips allow water to pass quickly through the layer.
Holds Its Position
Because the pieces are angular, they key together instead of rolling like rounded gravel, keeping the course settled.
Simple Hand Placement
On small residential work, these chips can be leveled with a rake or screed, including in restricted spaces.
Multiple Uses
A single stone can handle drainage areas, bedding, and base preparation across the job.
