Whether visible or invisible, crushed stone plays an integral role in landscaping and paving projects, offering both beauty and functionality.

Whether crushed stone is used for a residential walkway, to support a paved road, or for other construction purposes, crushed stone has been and will continue to be a popular building material. If you need material for construction, buy crushed stone in Kharkov ALLOY-500

Crushed stone is a loose collection of small fragments of rock of different sizes. It has a wide range of applications in the construction industry.

Crushed stone as a replacement for mulch

Mulch is very important for healthy plant growth. While organic mulch has been the traditional solution, many home and business owners find themselves frustrated with constantly having to replace the material as it decomposes.

In addition, decomposition can attract pests. Many of these home and business owners have chosen to use crushed stone as a permanent replacement for organic mulch. The stone looks attractive and regulates the temperature and moisture levels of the soil.

Crushed stone as railway ballast

Crushed stone with jagged edges is often used as railroad ballast. This is very important in order to keep the wooden crossbeams of the railroad tracks in place. In addition to being subject to expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature, elements and ground movement, these ties must also support the weight of passing trains.

The ballast helps to lock the sleepers in place so that movement does not occur.

For roads

Crushed stone, along with sand, is used to make concrete, as well as to mix with asphalt in road construction. It can be used as a base layer for roads before being covered with asphalt, and is also commonly used for road surfaces, especially in rural areas and in icy conditions. It can also be used as part of a roof covering.

For drainage

Crushed stone can be used in water for filtration, where it acts as a natural filter, trapping sediment that may contain impurities, as well as other sand-sized particles. The angularity and hardness of the gravel make it resistant to water erosion.