Not compacting recycled concrete properly
Compact in 4-6 inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller. Water lightly between lifts to activate the cement bonding.
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Recycled Aggregates Delivery in New Orleans
Want a cost effective alternative to virgin stone? Contact us at NOLA Sand and Gravel for recycled aggregates. We carry crushed concrete in 610 and 57 sizes, concrete bull rock, and recycled asphalt. Recycled materials work great in New Orleans because they save money and the crushed concrete actually hardens when compacted, making it ideal for our soft soil. Call us to get recycled materials delivered to your job site.
Material Options
Recycled Aggregate Types
Each recycled product has specific applications. The self-binding properties of crushed concrete often outperform virgin limestone in our soft soils.
01#610 Recycled Concrete
The most cost-effective structural base for driveways and parking pads. Contains residual cement that creates a semi-permanent bond when compacted,perfect for New Orleans gumbo clay.
Common Uses
- Driveway bases
- Commercial parking lots
- Container pads
02#57 Recycled Concrete
Clean, 1-inch crushed concrete with zero fines for maximum drainage. Screened to remove all dust and particles for free-flowing water movement.
Common Uses
- French drains
- Retaining wall backfill
- Utility trenching
03Concrete Bull Rock
Oversized 3-5 inch recycled concrete ballast for extreme stabilization. The first-in material when standard gravel gets swallowed by New Orleans mud.
Common Uses
- Extreme mud stabilization
- Erosion control
- Construction site entrances
04Recycled Asphalt (RAP)
Premium dust-free paving alternative that hardens in the sun. Get the look and feel of a paved driveway at a fraction of the cost.
Common Uses
- Driveway resurfacing
- Private roads
- Parking lots
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Common Uses
Project Fit
Where this
material works.
+Driveway base construction and resurfacing
+Commercial parking lot foundations
+French drains and drainage systems
+Erosion control and mud stabilization
+Heavy equipment and container pads
+Cost-effective alternative to virgin limestone
Before You Order
Details worth
getting right.
Using crushed concrete near acid-loving plants
Concrete leaches lime and raises soil pH. Keep away from azaleas, camellias, and blueberries.
Installing recycled asphalt in shade or winter
RAP needs sun and heat to cure properly. Install during warm months in areas with direct sunlight exposure.
Using #57 recycled concrete for driveway base
#57 has no fines and won't compact. Use #610 for bases that need stability; #57 is for drainage only.
Simple Process
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