3/8 Inch Crushed Stone for Patios in Somerset, CO
Need gravel and aggregate delivery in Somerset, CO? Order online from Colorado Rock Supply and get bulk material by the ton or yard. Start with Class 6 road base for the structural layer, then top it with a finer washed stone for bedding. This High Country ground moves with moisture, so the right base depth matters. Get the material spec right the first time and your patio stays level for decades.
Materials for Somerset Projects
Patio work in Somerset starts below the pavers. The bedding layer carries the flatwork and keeps it level through freeze-thaw cycles. Use 3/8 inch crushed stone for paver bedding. It locks tight, drains fast, and gives a stable seat for each stone. For a slightly larger washed option, #57 stone works for drainage layers under the bedding course.
Set the whole patio on a compacted base of Class 6 road base. For joints between pavers, use squeegee. This 1/4 inch minus washed sand locks pavers in place and keeps weeds down.
For a walkway leading to the patio, use crusher fines. This pathway standard compacts into a firm, walkable surface that sheds water.
Ground and Conditions in Somerset
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. In Somerset, that clay shifts when wet. A thin base under a patio will heave and settle. The fix is simple: excavate deeper and compact a full base of Class 6 road base before any bedding goes down.
Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms drive water through this ground. That water has to move away from your patio, not under it. A drainage layer of drain rock along the edge carries runoff off the slab. Repeated freeze-thaw cycling, often several cycles in a single week at altitude, pushes moisture through the base. Frost depth runs about 30 to 36 inches in much of the state. Base and drainage work runs best from late spring through fall; frozen ground and snowpack limit compaction in winter at altitude. Plan your patio build for the working season and compact in lifts for a base that holds.
Delivery to Somerset and the Surrounding Area
Order online and choose your quantity by the ton or by the yard. Estimating right starts with the area of your patio. Measure length times width for square footage, then multiply by the depth you need. A bedding layer runs 1 to 2 inches. The base below it runs 4 to 6 inches compacted. Your delivery driver brings the load to your site in Somerset and drops it where you need it.
Colorado Rock Supply delivers across Gunnison County, including Almont, Cimarron, Crested Butte, Gunnison, and Ohio City. Bulk delivery means one load covers the whole job. No trips to a yard, no bagged material, no shortfall mid-project. Order the full quantity up front and keep the work moving.
What gravel is best for a driveway in Somerset?
Start with Class 6 road base. It compacts into a firm, stable surface that carries vehicles through wet clay and freeze-thaw cycles. For a finished top course, add driveway gravel over the compacted base. This combination handles the load and gives a cleaner surface for daily use.
How much material will my project need?
Measure the project area in square feet. Multiply by the depth in inches, then divide by 12 for cubic feet. Divide that by 27 for cubic yards. A 10 by 12 foot patio at 4 inches of base needs about 1.5 cubic yards. Use the quantity calculator on the product page to confirm your number before ordering.
Order Your Patio Materials for Somerset
Build your patio on a base that holds through Somerset winters. Start with Class 6 road base, add 3/8 inch crushed stone for bedding, and lock it with squeegee. Check the calculator on each product page, confirm your quantity, and place your order. Colorado Rock Supply delivers bulk material to your site, sized for your project.