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Answers to our most
Frequently Asked Questions
General F.A.Q.
Yes! We welcome everyone.
We carry decorative stone from Quikrete in bags. You are welcome to bring a bucket and fill it at our per bucket price.
For jobs that require small amounts of material, you may purchase most of our products in a bucket. You will need to bring your own bucket(s) that are 5 gallon size or smaller. We have shovels available for your use.
We load all materials that are available at a per ton price on our scale. Our scale is certified by the State of Ohio regularly. While loading in our yard, our weight display is available for viewing.
A ton of dirt, sand or pea gravel spread 2 inches deep will cover approximately 100 square feet.
A ton of decorative rock that is 1/4 to 3/4 inch in diameter, if spread 2 inches deep, will cover approximately 110-120 square feet.
If you are unsure of the amount of material you need, please call us and we would be happy to help calculate what you will need for your project!
This answer varies depending both on the size of your bed, the power of your engine, and structure of the frame of your truck. If you are unsure of how much material you can haul, estimate on the low side to avoid damaging your vehicle. When possible, we can load you on the scale and you can tell the loader when to stop with what you’re comfortable with. Most full-size pickup trucks will hold 1/2 to a full ton.
We will not load an enclosed vehicle with our machines but you are welcome to shovel our bulk materials (excluding salt) into your vehicle. These purchases will need to meet a $10 minimum.
For gravel, 1 yard = 1.35 tons APPROXIMATELY.
For limestone, 1 yard = 1.25 tons APPROXIMATELY.
Yes! We require you purchase a minimum of a half a ton to be machine loaded on the scale. If you would like to purchase a smaller amount you may shovel material into your vehicle (These purchases will need to meet a $10 minimum.) Additionally, most of our materials are available by the bag or bucket.
Yes! Please coordinate with us if necessary.
Please call and setup a business account with us. You will need to provide a tax-exempt form.
Yes. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Delivery F.A.Q.
We have a 1 ton/yard minimum for delivery. Our maximum load size for stone, sand, or dirt is 8 tons. The maximum delivery for mulch is 10 yards at one time.
No. We are not responsible for property damage so our drivers will not drive off established driveway or parking areas.
No. There is no way for us to determine how much material will be dumped at each site. Please schedule two separate deliveries so that we may provide you the best experience possible.
We schedule deliveries based on a first come, first served basis. That means the answer to this question will continuously change. During the winter months sometimes delivery can occur within 1-3 days. In the summer months this time will be significantly longer. However, if you have a specific time you need, please call in advance and we will do our best to help you.
If you are further than 15 miles but believe you are still within reasonable range, please call us! If we cannot deliver to you, you are welcome to pick up material.
No. We provide local delivery service and materials are available for pickup at our store.
In some situations we may be able to deliver our bagged material or block. These products will have to be hand unloaded off our truck with your assistance.
We load all materials that are available at a per ton price on our scale. Our scale is certified by the State of Ohio regularly. Our mulch is measured by a certified loader bucket.
Driveway F.A.Q.
We can provide this service locally at no additional cost on orders of 3 tons or more
IF:
Your driveway has an existing solid stone base
AND
There are no overhead obstructions like: low hanging tree branches, power lines, or awnings.
We are happy to provide this service when the job site allows. Please ask for this complimentary service at the time of scheduling. During the winter months, this service may be unavailable as stone holds moisture and can freeze together in chunks.
Not sure what a tailgate spread is? Check out the video on our delivery page.
For potholes, we recommend 411 Limestone or 304 Limestone.
If your driveway has a decent base but has ruts from tires over time, we may be able to block-spread. This service allows for the majority of the material to be distributed on the right and left side of the driveway. Call and ask if this complimentary service is right for you!
We recommend 57 limestone for most driveways. This size stone is large enough that it does not easily stick in tire treads but provides a level surface that is easy to walk on. The jagged edges of the limestone provide more stability as a base. If you have large vehicle traffic or water issues, 4 limestone may be recommended. If you prefer the natural brown gravel, 57 gravel stark is a fine alternative. All job sites are different so please call us if you have questions!
If you have a particularly muddy area, we suggest you increase the size of your stone, typically that would mean size 4 limestone. In some applications, using driveway fabric to help keep the stone from sinking may be beneficial. Please call us if you would like further information!
We do not recommend recycled concrete in driveways. Concrete contains metal rebar which is magnetically removed during the recycling process. Sometimes pieces remain and this can cause punctured tires.
We carry asphalt grindings and Sakrete Blacktop Patch.
When buying bulk landscaping materials, it can be hard to estimate how much material you need. This often depends on many factors including the size of the stone or the density of the material, the way you will apply it, and your intended goal. For this reason there is no one way to calculate it. Please call us and we would be happy to help calculate what you will need for your project!
We carry landscaping and driveway fabric that will help keep your stone from sinking. If you have a particularly muddy area, we might suggest you increase the size of your stone. Please call us if you would like further information!
Landscaping F.A.Q.
Please arrive no later than a half hour before our closing time. After you stop at the front desk, we will direct you to the scale where we will get the weight of your vehicle. You are then free to pick as many boulders from our pile as you’d like. Loading boulders is at YOUR OWN RISK. Please do not climb piles and use your best judgement on your lifting abilities. When you are done we will weigh your vehicle again and charge you for the difference. All boulder purchases have a $10 minimum.
You can, but we recommend topsoil if your area is very wet. Fill dirt contains lots of wet clay typically and if your yard is wet this will not help. Additionally, if you plan to plant grass you will need to top the area with several inches of topsoil. If the grading you need to do is not severe, topsoil may be your best bet!
Topsoil is composed of organic material that is removed from the top 6-12” of earth during development projects. Topsoil is useful for grading, grass seed, and is often used for direct planting if it is of suitable quality.
No. Our topsoil is free of chemical additives. Our screened topsoil consists of 80% topsoil, 10% peat, and 10% sand. The peat is an organic material that provides additional nutrients. Mixing in coarse sand helps establish air pockets to break up the soil and provide proper drainage.
No. Topsoil is screened and sifted to make it easier to work with. Clumps form due to moisture in the air, especially during rainy months. Most clumps break up readily with rain and drying out naturally.
Stones and wood elements in the soil help to create the texture and space plants need for good growth. Any wood or grass pieces decompose, creating additional pore space for roots to grow and water to be held.
We have topsoil when it is available. Typically, sometime in March thru sometime in September or later.
Driveway Fabric is a woven plastic-like material, making it more durable for tougher applications. Landscape Fabric is easier to cut and stretch holes for plants.
We recommend gravel size 57, 4, 34, or 3 in landscaping beds. Anything smaller is movable by leaf blowers and larger will not provide compact coverage to prevent weed growth.
A yard of mulch will cover approximately 100 square feet, or a 10 foot x 10 foot area at 2 inches deep.
1 yard of mulch weighs approximately 720 pounds.
Our bags of mulch measure 2 cu ft. It takes 13.5 bags to equal 1 yard of mulch.
Our hardwood mulch is double shredded, recycled premium hardwood and dyed black, brown or red. Hardwood mulch breaks down slower than bark mulch, lasting longer in flower beds. Premium natural bark mulch is a double ground, naturally dark brown bark mulch.This mulch provides essential nutrients to your soil and plants and helps retain soil moisture and naturally discourages weed growth.
We recommend mason sand under pools. Please follow the recommended depth according to your pool.
We recommend using a small, round stone. Anything sharp or jagged near a soft pool liner could damage the liner. If you plan to walk barefoot on the stone, we recommend 8 or 9 gravel.
Winter F.A.Q.
Dragon Melt is a salt and magnesium blend. The magnesium helps melt the snow at a lower temperature. It is dyed green, making it easier to see ground coverage when spreading. Dragon Melt works at temperatures as low as -15°. Salt melts at temperatures as low as -5°.
We recommend calcium chloride for concrete driveways. It is less corrosive to concrete surfaces. Plus it melts at a lower temperature than normal salt, calcium chloride works at temperatures as low as -25°.
Bulk salt has a finer consistency than bagged salt. Your spreader will designate which type of salt you should use.
We have no set salt loading hours outside of our regular hours. Occasionally due to inclement weather we will open for additional hours. This will be advertised on the website and our facebook.
Masonary F.A.Q.
We recommend 9 or 10 limestone underneath pavers or patio block. The 10 limestone provides a more solid stable base in dry areas. The 9 limestone provides a more permeable base in areas that see frequent water flow.
We no longer carry these products.
The binding agents in polymeric sand help lock pavers together and keep them together for a longer stretch of time. Polymeric sand provides a more durable finish and discourages weeds longer. Please see this video for helpful tips in applying polymeric sand:
Lafarge Type M will need to be mixed with sand at a ratio of 3 parts sand to 1 part mortar. This product is great for laying brick/block. Sakrete Type S is ready to go, just add water. Type S is great for thin applications and can be used as stucco or mortar.
Portland Cement will need to be mixed at a ratio of 3 part gravel to 2 parts sand to 1 part cement. Portland is great for applications 2 inches and thicker. Sand Mix and High Strength Concrete are ready to go, just add water. High Strength Concrete contains gravel, sand and concrete mix. Sand Mix does not contain gravel and is great for thin applications.
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Management reserves the right to make exceptions to any policies listed here as necessary.
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