#2 Crushed Stone in Alaska
In Alaska, do not use #2 Crushed Stone as the finished driving surface when the site needs a loose layer that sheds water.
- Size: About 1-1/2 inches to 2-1/2 inches
- Grading: #2, washed with no fines
- Type: Large angular crushed stone
- Supplied as: #2 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
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Everything You Need to Know About #2 Crushed Stone
Size and Grading
- Size
- About 1-1/2 inches to 2-1/2 inches
- Grading
- #2, washed with no fines
- Type
- Large angular crushed stone
- Supplied as
- #2 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
A common mistake on Alaska access work is expecting #2 Crushed Stone to close up into a finished road surface. The angular material is washed, with no fines between the pieces, so it remains open after placement. That open structure fits construction entrances, culvert work, ditches, and heavy support layers where drainage matters more than a smooth top course.
Muskeg and breakup-season conditions can leave an unsurfaced drive soft and saturated. For remote lots in the Mat-Su Valley, along the Parks Highway, or near Cook Inlet, use this stone as the lower open layer and place the intended driving material above it. That arrangement gives the base a path to drain while reserving the surface for material meant to finish a lane. Deep frost and seasonal thaw make that distinction especially important around equipment pads and gravel-road approaches.
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Material: #2 Crushed Stone
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Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
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Common Uses
Construction Entrances
Place a deep layer of large angular stone at the road access to help clear mud from truck tires before they leave the site.
Culvert & Ditch Lining
Place the heavier rock at culvert ends and beside ditches to hold the lining where runoff gathers.
Heavy Base Layers
Install it as the first course over soft ground, below finer aggregate for farm lanes and equipment pads.
Drainage Courses
Water moves through the broad spaces between the rocks, carrying it clear of the job area.
Why Choose #2 Crushed Stone
Stays Put
The weight and size of these pieces help them remain in place under traffic and reduce tire-made ruts.
Drains Fast
Stone without fines leaves open spaces that allow water to flow through.
Bridges Soft Ground
Angular rock spreads loads over wet or weak subgrade.
Low Maintenance
After placement, maintenance is generally limited to occasional additional material.
