Crusher Run, also known as "Crush and Run", "Crush N Run", "Graded Aggregate Base" (GAB) or "ABC Stone", is a material made of a combination of coarse and fine aggregates, commonly used as a compactable base material for home projects and other engineering fields. Here is a detailed analysis of Crusher Run:
1. Composition of Crusher Run
Crusher Run gravel contains not only angular crushed stone, but also a mixture of fine powders, such as screenings (stone powder) or soil. These fine powders are mixed with crushed stone to give Crusher Run ideal compaction and drainage properties.
The product is usually 1/2 inch to 4 inches in size. Fine stones look similar to sand, but are actually part of the crushing process of limestone, granite, or any material in the local coarse aggregate market.
2. Crusher Run Weight and Base Depth
1. Crusher Run weight is about 2,500 pounds per cubic yard.
2. The recommended crusher run base depth (in inches) will vary depending on the project and needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
3. Application of Crusher Run
1. Driveway Installation: Crusher Run can be used as a base material for driveways. Its durable and compact nature can prevent the surface material from pitting, cracking or moving under the weight of vehicle traffic and natural factors, thereby extending the service life of the driveway.
2. Masonry Work: In masonry work, such as installing stone pavers or retaining walls, Crusher Run can provide a solid foundation for the building, ensuring that heavy stones are fixed in place.
3. Backfill: When excavating and installing underground equipment (such as sewer pipes, drain pipes and utility cables), Crusher Run can be used as a reliable backfill to hold loose soil and ground in place.
4. Other Uses of Crusher Run
Crusher Run can also be used on many different surfaces, both hard and soft, from asphalt and concrete sidewalks to greens.
As a versatile base material, Crusher Run has a wide range of applications in home projects and other engineering fields. Its ideal compaction and drainage performance, durable nature and wide range of applications make it a trustworthy and recommended material.
