3/8" Crushed Stone in Maine
Maine camp roads benefit from 3/8" Crushed Stone as a compacted finishing surface after the driveway structure is in place.
- Size: Approximately 3/8 inch
- Type: Angular crushed stone
From $407.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
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“Every downspout on the north side of our farmhouse near Belfast dumped straight into the lawn and left a swamp by the mudroom door all spring. Dug a shallow trench along the foundation and filled it with two tons of the 3/8 inch, tucked under a strip of edging. Water disappears within minutes now instead of pooling for days, and the dog stopped tracking mud in every time she comes inside.”
Cheryl D. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About 3/8" Crushed Stone
Size and Grading
- Size
- Approximately 3/8 inch
- Type
- Angular crushed stone
A camp road heading into mud season needs a firm running surface after its subbase has been built for Maine frost conditions. 3/8" Crushed Stone has angular pieces that pack together under compaction, which helps create an even driving surface. It also suits patio and walkway work where a less coarse finish is wanted. The compacted stone can leave a more refined exposed finish than coarser material for regular traffic.
Use it as the final surface layer after the driveway base is complete. On ground with ledge close to grade, plan drainage to move across the site rather than relying on it to soak downward. This stone is intended to finish the exposed surface, not replace the subbase needed to limit spring heave. The closer texture also works well where bare feet may use a patio or garden walk in summer.
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Material: 3/8" Crushed Stone
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Common Uses
Walkways & Patio Surfaces
For garden paths, side-yard routes, and patio spaces, 3/8-inch material forms a fine-textured layer underfoot. After compaction, it provides an even-looking surface with a consistent finish.
Driveway Finish Layer
For a smoother driveway finish, place 3/8-inch aggregate over a base made with larger stone. Its small pieces settle into openings in the base course for an even final layer.
Pipe & Utility Bedding
Use 3/8-inch aggregate around pipes, conduit, and utility work where small, consistent pieces are useful. It settles around uneven shapes and gives the installation even support.
Decorative Ground Cover
Place 3/8-inch crushed stone in planting beds, at the base of trees, and beside borders. Its small pieces give landscaped areas a neat stone finish.
Why Choose 3/8" Crushed Stone
Even Surface Texture
Smaller 3/8-inch particles make a gentler surface than larger aggregate. It works well on walks, patios, and spots used by bare feet.
Tight Compaction
After compaction, 3/8-inch aggregate forms a dense layer. It helps limit movement from foot traffic and weather.
In-Between Stone Size
At 3/8-inch, this aggregate falls between fine screenings and regular crushed stone. Use it for finish work, utility bedding, or decorative areas that call for a less coarse material.
Clean, Professional Appearance
Small, angular 3/8-inch crushed stone creates a consistent finished appearance for outdoor work. The texture helps the material look orderly across the project area.
Frequently Asked Questions About 3/8" Crushed Stone
Customer Reviews
Good stone, surprise surcharge at the end
Ordered a ton and a half of the 3/8 inch to redo the entrance walkway at a small apartment building I manage in Bucksport, replacing bark mulch that kept getting kicked into the parking lot. The stone looks sharp against the brick and hasn't shifted since we edged it in. Only annoyance was a fuel surcharge tacked onto the invoice that nobody mentioned when I placed the order over the phone.
Sandra Q. · Bucksport, ME · Verified Buyer
Great little stone for the dog run
One ton of the 3/8 inch for a dog run along the side yard in Rockland. Small enough on the paws for our lab, drains fast, and no more muddy paw prints on the porch after rain.
Julia N. · Rockland, ME · Verified Buyer
Drainage strip solved our downspout puddle
Every downspout on the north side of our farmhouse near Belfast dumped straight into the lawn and left a swamp by the mudroom door all spring. Dug a shallow trench along the foundation and filled it with two tons of the 3/8 inch, tucked under a strip of edging. Water disappears within minutes now instead of pooling for days, and the dog stopped tracking mud in every time she comes inside.
Cheryl D. · Belfast, ME · Verified Buyer
Bedding stone for a curved front walk
Laid out a curved front walkway for a customer near Ellsworth using 3/8 inch for the bedding layer under the pavers, about a ton and a quarter for a forty foot run. It screeds flatter than the coarser stone we used to buy, and locks the pavers in place better once compacted. Maine Rock Supply keeps this size in stock year round, which the bigger chains around here often run out of by midsummer.
Todd F. · Ellsworth, ME · Verified Buyer
3/8" Crushed Stone has 4 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
