Base Rock

Standard DOT road base for concrete pours, building pads and temporary roads.

Base rock as a product is a densely graded blend of coarse and fine aggregate and is most commonly used in pathway and driveway construction. When compacted, base rock provides excellent stabilization underneath structures like patios, slabs, parking lots, sidewalks and roadways.

We offer many kinds of base rock including:

  • FDOT 1½ Inch Base Rock
    • This coarse aggregate rock meets FDOT specification 901
    • It shall be reasonably free of clay lumps, soft and friable particles, salt, alkali, organic matter, adherent coatings, and other substances not defined which may possess undesirable characteristics.
    • It shall consist of naturally occurring materials such as gravel, or resulting from the crushing of parent rock, to include natural rock, slags, expanded clays and shales (lightweight aggregates) and other approved inert materials with similar characteristics, having hard, strong, durable particles.
    • Sized range from ¾ inch to 1 ½ inches but may contain fines as well as some smaller pieces down to ¼ inch and ½ inch
  • 1 ½ Inch Base Rock
    • 1 ½” Base Rock (also known as #2 Rock) is a crushed concrete aggregate.
    • Sizes of #2 stone range from between 1 ½ inches to 2 ¼ inches
    • This is the most common stone used for concrete mixes.
  • ½ Inch Base Rock
    • ½” Base Rock (also known as #8 Rock) is a crushed concrete aggregate.
    • Sizes of #8 stone range from between ⅜ inch and ½ inch”
    • This is the most common stone used for concrete mixes.

FDOT 1½ Inch Base Rock
1 ½” Base Rock (also known as #2 Rock)
½” Base Rock (also known as #8 Rock)
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Topsoil

Organic, fertilized topsoil for your project.

We can deliver organic topsoil made from compostable materials for your residential or commercial project. Florida naturally has very poor topsoil and our sources are among the highest quality for what is locally available.

Call today for a quote.

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Plants

Wholesale Clusia, Arica Palms, Podocarpus, Coco Plums directly from the source.

We can deliver plants, trees, hedges and bushes at wholesale nursery prices.

Among the most popular choices for residential and commercial landscaping plants are Clusia, Srecas, Podocarpus and Christmas tree palms which provide texture and definition while being very easy to maintain.

Their sizes are based on what they are potted in and our specialty is in 3 gallon, 7 gallon and 15 gallon pots.

Call us today for more information.

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Fill Dirt

Structural fill, #1 fill, #2 fill. We have the backfill needed for your project..

Fill dirt (also called cleanfill, or just fill) is earthy material which is used to fill in a depression or hole in the ground or create mounds or otherwise artificially change the grade or elevation of real property.

Fill dirt can consist of any material – sand, clay, gravel, and so on. Fill dirt is commonly made of subsoil, which is found about 12 inches below the topsoil. It consists of partially broken down soil that contains clay, sand, silt, and stones, and any other materials found in the source ground. If the fill dirt comes from the subsurface of old farm fields or woodlands, it will contain whatever materials are there. It may contain some organic material. Its inorganic qualities make it ideal as fill because it does not decompose and settle like organic soils are prone to do.

Structural fill is a screened earthen material used to create a strong and stable base. For example, the native soil at a site may be too weak to support a structure, so the soil is replaced by compacted structural fill to provide the needed structural support.

In roadway applications, structural fills are often used as fill for abutments or slabs, backfill for retaining structures, or filling of trenches and other excavations that will support roadways or other structures when completed.  An embankment is an earthen structure that is used to raise the elevation of a roadway or railway above the elevation of the surrounding area. One common example of an embankment is the approach to a bridge, where the embankment raises the road to the level of the bridge deck.  Embankments also tend to be large structures, potentially miles long, while structural fills tend to be smaller, discrete structures. The key point is that they are both earthen structures.
 
Structural fills and embankments are typically constructed by compacting earthen materials in place, so the compaction properties of the material (optimum water content and maximum dry density) are very important to performance. The compressibility and shear strength are also important measures of the compacted material.  In addition, drainage is an important consideration to prevent the loss of shear strength due to saturation.

#1 Fill (Class I materials) is generally manufactured aggregate, such as crushed stone,.

#2 Fill (Class II materials) consist of clean sands and gravels and are more likely to be naturally occurring soils such as river deposits.

What is #2 Fill used most in? 20 mm or 3/4 inch Aggregate Base, Class 2, is used in roadways and is an aggregate made of a specific recipe of different sizes and quality of rock inclusive of 20 mm (3⁄4 in) to fine dust. An aggregate is normally made from newly quarried rock, or it is sometimes allowed to be made from recycled asphalt concrete.

Structural Fill Example
#1 Fill Example
#2 Fill Example
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Rock and Gravel

89 stone, #57 stone, #4 rock, #1 rock. We have the size you need.

Gravel is a loose aggregation of rock fragments. Gravel occurs naturally on Earth as a result of sedimentary and erosive geological processes; it is also produced in large quantities commercially as crushed stone.

Landscaping rocks, also known as decorative stones, are a type of material used to adorn a garden or outdoor space. These rocks come in many shapes and sizes, from small pebbles to large boulders, and they can be used for both decoration and practicality.

We offer many kinds of Rock and Gravel including:

  • 1 ½ Inch Rose Rock
    • 1 ½” Rose Rock (also known as #2 Rock) is a crushed decorative rock
    • This aggregate is mostly pink in color with some whites, creams, and orange shades. It sparkles in the sunlight.
    • Sized range from ¾ inch to 1 ½ inches but may contain fines as well as some smaller pieces down to ¼ inch and ½ inch
    • For best coverage spread 3″ to 4″ deep over top a weed barrier.
    • It is most commonly used for:
      • ground cover.
      • water features, or as an accent.
      • both wet and dry landscape applications.
      • Vegetation control on gradual slopes.
  • #57 Rock
    • #57 Rock is a crushed concrete aggregate.
    • Sizes of #57 stone range from ¾ inch to ½ inch.
    • It is most commonly used for:
      • Driveway Gravel
      • RV Pads
      • Drainage Control
      • French Drains
      • Walkways
      • Concrete Mix
  • #4 Rock
    • #4 Rock is a crushed concrete aggregate.
    • Sizes of #4 Rock range from 1 inch to 2 ½ inches.
    • It is commonly used as erosion control, as a heavy drainage material, as a stabilizer on muddy roads, or for landscaping.
    • It can also be used for special-build driveways and parking pads to support heavy vehicles and machinery.
    • For normal driveways we recommend the standard #57 (½” – 1″) size, as #4 size stone can be uncomfortable to drive on with a normal-size vehicle.
  • #89 Pea Rock
    • #89 Limestone Pea Gravel Stone (also known as Pea Rock) is a crushed angular Limestone aggregate.
    • Sizes of #89 Pea Rock is ⅜ inch.
    • It is sometimes referred to as Pea Gravel.
    • It is most commonly used for walkways, due to its smaller size it is more comfortable to walk on than larger stones.
  • ½ Inch Base Rock
    • ½” Base Rock (also known as #8 Rock) is a crushed concrete aggregate.
    • Sizes of #8 stone range from between ⅜ inch and ½ inch”
    • This is the most common stone used for concrete mixes.
1 ½” Rose Rock (also known as #2 Rock)
#57 Rock
#4 Rock
#89 Pea Rock
½” Base Rock (also known as #8 Rock)
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Asphalt Millings

Asphalt Millings is rapidly becoming South Florida’s most popular recycled material. They are much cheaper than new or virgin asphalt and other aggregates, such as gravel. The costs are low because the processing is relatively simple. What’s more state-managed highway projects always mean that asphalt millings are obtainable locally, making them cheaper because of lower transport costs.

Estimates are that 80–85% of asphalt waste generated is currently being used either in recycled hot-mix and cold-mix asphalt preparations or as aggregate in stabilized or granular base or subbase material.

If you’re using asphalt millings in a new-build commercial project, you may qualify for LEED credits. Their use will improve your sustainability rating.

Asphalt milling is the process of removing the top surface layer of an existing asphalt pavement. The removed material, known as asphalt millings, can be recycled and used as the base material for new asphalt pavement.

It is called millings because it is typically done using a milling machine, which has a large rotating drum fitted with carbide cutters that grind away the old asphalt paving project. The recycled asphalt is then collected and transported to a facility for screening and cleaning.

Once the asphalt millings have been cleaned, they are to be used for various projects. The process typically uses large road milling equipment, although small machines for milling can be used to remove small areas of asphalt. The depth of milling can also be adjusted depending on the desired thickness of asphalt millings.

Asphalt milling can be used for a variety of projects, including:

  • Road construction and repair: Asphalt millings can be used as a base layer or top layer for new roads or laid on the existing pavement to provide a smooth surface.
  • Pavement for driveways and parking lots: Asphalt millings can be compacted and shaped to create a smooth and stable surface for driveways and parking lots that is durable and long-lasting.
  • Erosion control and drainage improvement: Asphalt millings can be used to control erosion and improve drainage on unpaved roads and other surfaces.
  • Stabilization for unpaved roads: Asphalt millings can be used to stabilize unpaved roads and other surfaces, making them suitable for traffic.
  • Lane additions or expansion: Asphalt milling can also be used in lane additions or expansion projects by removing a layer of the existing asphalt to make room for a new lane or turn lane.

Most common uses include:

  • Gravel road rehabilitation
  • Residential driveways
  • Golf course pathways
  • Sports club parking lots
  • Restaurant parking lots
  • Apartment block parking lots
  • Bicycle pathways
  • Hardscape filler in landscaped gardens
Driveway made from Millings
Clean Millings ready for use
Driveway made from Millings
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Sand and Screening

We provide the screening sand material for your project. Whether it’s for pavers or turf we know what material you will need.

When considering which Screening to use it is helpful to know how each one performs. Lime Rock Screening will compact the best but is the least water permeable. It is not recommended to place Lime Rock Screening in low areas that may have standing water for extended periods. The Lime Rock may breakdown and leach through the cracks in the pavers.

Concrete Screenings has good compaction and is more permeable.

Shell Fines has the best permeability but does not compact as well as Concrete Screenings or Lime Rock Screening. Fine Shell Screening is also excellent for parking lots use all by itself.

Keep in mind when using as a Base for Pavers, Patio Stone Etc. we recommend 1/2” of Diamond Sand on top of the Screening Material.

Concrete Sand is coarse sand containing some minor aggregate. It is most commonly used in cement mixtures for concrete and as a joint filling substance for paving stones. Rock Screenings are used as a leveling agent for under pavers.

  • Fine aggregates include: Natural Sands, Manufactured Sands, & Agricultural Lime.
    • They are a fundamental ingredient in construction, from concrete to backfill to specialty applications. 
  • Base aggregates include Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, DOT Spec.
    • They can be used as a backfill material or base for asphalt roads, concrete slabs, and structural foundations. We produce crushed rock base aggregates for an extensive range of projects. Our base aggregates can range in size from 1 1/2″ down to dust.
  • Coarse aggregates include Crushed Stone, Pea Gravel, Coarse Gravel.
    • They are primarily used for asphalt, concrete, backfilling, drainage, and landscaping. We are a leading producer of custom coarse aggregates–crushed stones and gravel–in the Midwest. Our crushed rocks and gravels typically range in size from 1/4″ to 3″ in diameter but can be customized to your specifications.
Screened 1/4″ Minus Rock
Screened Sand
Screening used below Pavers
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