Screenings for Pathways in Martinsville, OH

Ohio Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Martinsville, OH. Base, driveway and paver work here starts once the ground thaws and the flats dry out in spring, then runs into late fall. Frozen or saturated clay will not compact, so timing matters. 304 limestone is the standard base stone for this market, and it is the material most local jobs start with.

Ground and Conditions in Martinsville

This part of Clinton County sits on glacial till, clay loam to silty clay over gently rolling ground. Clayey till drains slowly. Water ponds in flat swales and low spots after spring rain and snowmelt until ditches or tile clear it. Valley sand and gravel drain quickly, but the flats do not.

A thin base shows its failure fast in that ground. The stone punches into soft clay, the edges break down, and ruts hold water. The fix is a thicker compacted lift of 304 limestone over stable subgrade, built in layers so each one locks up before the next goes down.

Cold winters bring repeated freeze-thaw, which heaves wet clay under drives and patios and lifts shallow posts and pads. Frost depth runs 32 inches in Columbus and Dayton, set by each local building department. Heavy rain also scours stream and ditch banks and washes bare graded soil.

Materials for Martinsville Projects

Paths and walkways are where fines and screenings do the work. Screenings, also called limestone screenings or stone dust, are fine crushed limestone from about 1/4 inch down to dust. They pack firm and give you a walkable surface that does not grab a shoe. Use Screenings for paver and patio bedding, leveling, and firm path surfaces.

Under that surface you still need a base that will not shift. 304 Aggregate Base, sold here as 304 limestone or #304 stone, is the standard Ohio base stone. It goes under driveways, parking pads, shed bases, and the base course under asphalt.

For a walkway finish that needs a finer, walkable surface, Walkway Gravel is the practical choice. Where a path crosses a low wet spot, put clean stone under it so water can move. #57 Limestone is the clean stone size Ohio suppliers stock most widely, and it works for drainage, French drains, and drive surfacing.

Fine drainage and pipe bedding call for smaller clean stone. #8 Crushed Stone suits pipe bedding, paver joints, and concrete aggregate. For joints and tight bedding, #89 Crushed Stone is the smaller option. RipRap armors ditch and stream banks where runoff cuts the edge.

Delivery to Martinsville and the Surrounding Area

You order online and choose your quantity by the ton or by the yard. If you are not sure which one you need, size the load with the calculator before checkout. It takes your measurements and returns the amount to order, so you are not guessing at a number.

Pick your delivery date at checkout and a dump truck brings the material to your site in Martinsville. Have the drop spot clear and reachable. Bulk loads are heavy, so firm ground near the driveway helps the driver place the pile where you want it.

Martinsville sits in Clinton County, and delivery covers the county, including Wilmington, Blanchester, Sabina, New Vienna, and Clarksville.

Questions About Stone and Delivery in Martinsville

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

Clear the drop area and make sure the truck can reach it. Mark any sprinkler heads, tile lines, or shallow posts you do not want driven over. If the ground is soft from spring rain, pick a spot on firm gravel or packed soil. Point out where you want the pile so the driver can tailgate it into place.

What is the best base under pavers in Martinsville?

Use 304 limestone for the base and screenings for the bedding layer. Screenings go on top at bedding depth so the pavers sit level and lock in without shifting.

Size Your Load, Then Set a Delivery Date

Run your path or pad measurements through the calculator to get the ton or yard figure, then order online and choose your delivery date. Ohio Rock Supply delivers 304 limestone, screenings, and clean stone across Martinsville and Clinton County. Start your order when you are ready.