#57 Stone in Iowa
Frost and heavy rain can leave Iowa ground wet around drainage work. #57 Stone helps keep water moving and also suits concrete placements.
- Size: 3/16 inch to 1 inch
- Grading: #57
- Type: Angular crushed rock
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Everything You Need to Know About #57 Stone
Size and Grading
- Size
- 3/16 inch to 1 inch
- Grading
- #57
- Type
- Angular crushed rock
Across Iowa, loess and glacial till can hold rain near a work area, then react sharply through deep frost and repeated seasonal thawing. #57 Stone creates connected gaps in a drainage installation, allowing water to travel through the aggregate instead of staying against the work. Its broken, angular pieces also fit concrete placement and other construction use.
For tile outlet drainage on an acreage, keep #57 Stone within the planned drainage course rather than mixing it through native fill. That puts its water-moving function where it is needed on sites that may stay wet after rain. It can also serve farm lanes where a rough stone surface is wanted.
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Material: #57 Stone
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Common Uses
Concrete Stone
In concrete, #57 stone creates the coarse internal structure for foundations, slabs, and structural components. The 3/16 to 1-inch material size contributes to concrete's compressive strength and durability.
French Drain and Drainage Use
In French drains, curtain drains, and drainage around foundations, #57 stone leaves open spaces for water movement. Its even-sized pieces help water pass through the bed instead of becoming trapped by fines.
Retaining Wall Backfill
Use #57 stone behind a retaining wall to form a supportive backfill zone that lets water drain. Its uniform stone size helps prevent water pressure from collecting behind the wall.
Driveways and Parking Areas
#57 stone can be used on driveways and parking spaces that need drainage. Its angular pieces knit together when compacted, and the larger pieces give vehicle tires traction. On Iowa acreage driveways, it can also serve as a drainage course below the finished surface.
Why Choose #57 Stone
#57 Stone Sizing
#57 stone is a commonly referenced aggregate size for projects that call for a particular material range. Review the job requirements for the size and material details your project needs.
Free-Draining Stone
With pieces measuring 3/16 to 1-inch, #57 stone leaves voids between the rock for water flow. It is useful in residential and commercial drainage installations.
Load Support
#57 stone is used in concrete and beneath base layers where load support is needed. Compaction brings its angular pieces into contact, helping the layer resist movement and settlement.
Versatile Uses
#57 stone can serve in concrete, drainage installations, and decorative landscape work. Using one aggregate for several phases can mean fewer material types to coordinate.
