Bulk Aggregates for Patios in Merino, CO
Colorado Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Merino, CO, for both contractors and homeowners. You may need a truckload of Class 6 road base for a driveway, or a few tons of squeegee for a paver patio. We size the order to your project and deliver it to your site.
Merino sits on the Eastern Plains, where expansive clay is common. That clay moves with moisture, so base depth and drainage matter more than in stable soils. Getting the right material under your patio starts with a call to us.
Materials for Merino Projects
For paver patios and flatwork, the bedding layer is what keeps your surface level. In Colorado, the standard bedding material is squeegee, a washed 1/4 inch minus sand that locks pavers in place. It is also called squeegee sand, and it works well for flagstone bedding and pipe bedding. Order squeegee for your next paver project.
Under that bedding, you need a stable base. Class 6 road base is the default base material on the Front Range and across the Eastern Plains. It compacts into a firm layer that supports patios, driveways, and shed pads. For heavier loads like trucks or equipment, step up to Class 5 base course.
For drainage around your patio, consider drain rock. It moves water away from the base and prevents the clay from shifting under your pavers. Use 3/4 inch crushed stone for larger drainage beds, or 3/8 inch crushed stone for tighter spaces.
Ground and Conditions in Merino
The failure mode to plan for in Merino is a thin base on expansive clay. When clay gets wet, it swells and shifts. A patio laid on a skimpy base will heave and crack within a season or two. The fix is simple: build a deeper base than you might elsewhere.
Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms put water into the ground fast. That water has to go somewhere. A drainage layer of drain rock or #57 stone around your patio moves it away from the base before the clay can soak it up.
Plan your base and drainage work from late spring through fall. Frozen ground and snowpack limit compaction in winter. Repeated freeze-thaw cycling, often several cycles in a single week, also stresses shallow bases. A proper depth of compacted Class 6 road base handles that cycling far better than a thin layer will.
Delivery to Merino and the Surrounding Area
Ordering bulk material for a Merino project starts with estimating your quantity. You can order by the ton or by the yard, depending on what you are buying. A paver patio, for instance, needs a specific depth of squeegee and a separate volume of base. Use our online calculator to get close, then confirm with us before you order.
We deliver to Merino and the surrounding area in Logan County, including Atwood, Crook, Fleming, Iliff, and Padroni. When your load arrives, make sure you have a spot for the driver to dump. A clean, level surface near the work area makes the delivery go smoothly.
Tell us what you are building and we can help you confirm the right quantity. A little extra base material is easier to store than a second delivery call.
What gravel is best for a driveway in Merino?
Class 6 road base is the best choice for a new driveway in Merino. It compacts into a firm, stable surface that handles vehicle weight and the freeze-thaw cycles common here. For an existing drive that needs surfacing, driveway gravel works as a top layer over a compacted base.
How much material will my project need?
Measure your project area in square feet and multiply by the depth you need in inches. For a paver patio, plan on about 1 inch of squeegee bedding over 4 to 6 inches of compacted Class 6 road base. Divide your cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards, then convert to tons using our calculator.
Order Your Bulk Material Today
Whether you are laying a new paver patio or topping a driveway, the right base material makes the difference. Start with our quantity calculator to estimate your needs, then place your order online. Colorado Rock Supply delivers bulk gravel, stone, and sand to Merino and all of Logan County.