Washed Sand for Patios in Bedrock, CO
You need gravel and aggregate delivery in Bedrock, CO, and Colorado Rock Supply brings it to your site. Order online by the ton or yard. Start with Class 6 road base for any compacted foundation. Then top it with the right bedding for your patio or walkway. Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms shape how your ground holds up, so pick materials that drain.
Materials for Bedrock Projects
Build a patio that lasts. Start with a solid base, then set your pavers or flatwork on a proper bedding layer. In Bedrock, that bedding layer is squeegee. This washed 1/4 inch minus sand locks pavers in place and levels flagstone. It is the standard Colorado choice for paver and flagstone bedding.
Under that bedding, use Class 6 road base. Compact it to a firm, stable surface. Class 6 gives your patio a base that will not shift under foot traffic or patio furniture. For a heavier load, like a hot tub or outdoor kitchen, step up to Class 5 base course. It carries more weight without settling.
For the surface around your patio, consider walkway gravel. It is finer and easier to walk on than larger stone. Use it to connect your patio to the rest of your yard. For garden paths leading off the patio, crusher fines pack down into a smooth, stable trail. Parks departments use this material across the state.
Drainage matters around any patio. Spring snowmelt and summer storms need somewhere to go. Install drain rock along the edge or under the base to move water away from your flatwork. This prevents the ground from softening under your patio.
Ground and Conditions in Bedrock
Expansive clay is common across much of the state, heaviest along the Front Range, and it moves with moisture, so base depth and drainage matter more than in stable soils. Your patio base needs enough depth to resist that movement. A thin base will crack and settle as the clay swells and shrinks.
Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms add water to that clay. The fix is straightforward. Compact your Class 6 road base properly. Add a drainage layer where water collects. This keeps moisture from pooling under your patio and undermining the base.
Base and drainage work runs best from late spring through fall; frozen ground and snowpack limit compaction in winter at altitude. Plan your patio project for the warmer months. Compaction needs unfrozen ground to be effective.
Repeated freeze-thaw cycling, often several cycles in a single week at altitude, also works against your base. Frost depth runs about 30 to 36 inches in much of the state. A properly compacted base with good drainage handles these cycles. Skimp on depth and you will see heaving by spring.
Delivery to Bedrock and the Surrounding Area
Order online and choose your quantity by the ton or the yard. The right measure depends on your project size. For a small patio bedding job, order by the ton. For a full driveway or larger grading project, the yard is the simpler unit.
Estimating quantity is straightforward. Measure your area in square feet. Multiply by the depth you need in inches. Then convert to cubic yards. When in doubt, round up slightly. It is easier to have a little extra than to run short mid-project.
Colorado Rock Supply delivers across Montrose County. That includes Bedrock, Montrose, Naturita, Nucla, Olathe, and Paradox. Bulk delivery brings material straight to your driveway or job site. You unload it on your schedule, not a contractor's.
Ordering online is direct. Pick your material, choose your quantity, and schedule your delivery. No phone tag, no waiting on a quote. Your material arrives ready to spread and compact.
What gravel is best for a driveway in Bedrock?
Start with Class 6 road base. It is the default base material across Colorado. Compact it in layers for a stable foundation that handles vehicle weight. For a finished surface, top it with driveway gravel. This material stays put better than loose stone and resists rutting from repeated traffic.
How much material will my project need?
Measure your project area in square feet. Multiply by the depth in feet to get cubic feet. Divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. For example, a 10 by 10 foot patio at 4 inches deep needs about 1.2 cubic yards of bedding material. Order by the yard for larger jobs or by the ton for smaller ones.
Order Your Bedrock Material Today
Use the calculator on each product page to dial in your quantity. Then place your order for delivery to Bedrock or anywhere in Montrose County. Colorado Rock Supply delivers Class 6 road base, squeegee, drain rock, and more by the ton, sized to your project. Start your patio build with the right materials.