Three-Quarter Bluestone in Franklin, MA

Looking for three-quarter bluestone in Franklin, MA? Ten Four Landscape Supply delivers three-quarter bluestone across Franklin from our yard at 26 Industrial Rd in Wrentham, and we also load pickups right at the yard. Franklin is one of the busiest towns we serve, and it sits just west of the yard. So Franklin deliveries are frequent, quick and easy to schedule.

Three-Quarter Bluestone delivery in Franklin, MA

The town has a lively downtown near Dean College and the Town Common, newer neighborhoods on its edges and wooded land around Franklin State Forest. It is also home to what is widely called the first public library in the country. Franklin has everything from compact downtown yards to large new-construction lots, so order sizes vary a lot.

Franklin customers use stone for driveway repair, patio and walkway bases, and drainage around new foundations. For that reason, three-quarter bluestone is a regular order in Franklin. In short, our ¾″ Bluestone is crushed bluestone for driveways, drainage and base layers, and it is sold by the cubic yard.

Why Franklin customers choose our three-quarter bluestone

It is crushed stone screened so most pieces are about three-quarters of an inch. Because the stone is crushed rather than rounded, every piece has sharp faces. Those faces bite into each other, so the surface stays firm instead of rolling underfoot.

The color is a blue-gray that darkens when wet. Also, it looks clean and neat, which is why many people use it for driveways and parking areas that show from the street.

Popular uses for three-quarter bluestone in Franklin

Homeowners and contractors in Franklin put three-quarter bluestone to work in many ways. Contractors and homeowners use this stone for a long list of jobs:

• Gravel driveways and parking areas
• Drainage trenches and French drains
• Base under sheds and hot tub pads
• Backfill around foundation drains
• Drip edges along rooflines
• Pipe and dry well surrounds

How much three-quarter bluestone does a Franklin project need?

First, measure the area in feet and multiply length by width. Then multiply by the depth in inches and divide by 324. The result is cubic yards, which is how we sell three-quarter bluestone. For a gravel driveway, plan on 3 to 4 inches of three-quarter bluestone over a firm base. Drainage trenches, on the other hand, are sized by trench width and depth.

For example, a typical Franklin job of about 600 square feet needs roughly 5.5 yards at 3 inches, or 7.5 yards at 4 inches. Still, round up by half a yard for edges and settling. Or call (774) 372-1050, and we will check the math before the truck is loaded.

Delivery or pickup for Franklin, MA

We deliver three-quarter bluestone in Franklin, MA by truck, placing the pile where you want it. Newer Franklin neighborhoods usually have wide, paved driveways. However, some downtown streets are tight, so mention parked cars or narrow access when you book.

1. Book the load. Call or send a quote request with the amount of three-quarter bluestone and your Franklin address.
2. Pick the drop spot. Next, choose firm, open ground close to the work area, clear of wires and branches.
3. Protect the surface. Then lay a tarp or plywood on pavement, so cleanup takes minutes.
4. Meet the truck. Finally, the driver calls ahead and places the pile as close to your spot as the ground safely allows.

Picking up at the yard

For Franklin customers, the yard is a short drive east, so pickup is a practical option for smaller loads. As a rule, a full-size pickup carries about about 1 yard of this material safely. So check your payload rating, and bring a tarp for the ride back to Franklin.

When to order three-quarter bluestone in Franklin

Stone can go down in any season, as long as the ground is not frozen or soaked. So many Franklin customers schedule stone work in late spring and early fall, when it is cooler to shovel and rake. Also, fall is a good time to fix drainage before the snow melts.

How to lay a three-quarter bluestone driveway

1. Strip the surface. Remove sod and soft topsoil down to firm ground. Then shape the area so water runs off to the sides.
2. Set a base if needed. On soft ground, a layer of processed gravel underneath adds strength. Ask us what fits your soil.
3. Spread in lifts. Spread the stone about 2 inches at a time. Next, pack each lift with a plate compactor or roller.
4. Crown the center. Keep the middle slightly higher than the edges. As a result, rain sheds off instead of pooling.
5. Top up over time. Finally, rake stone back into tire tracks and add a little each year.

Three-Quarter Bluestone in Franklin, MA: FAQs

More for your Franklin project

For a smoother top, some people finish a driveway with finer stone. For example, ⅜″ bluestone fills gaps well. Asphalt millings, meanwhile, give a darker surface that packs harder. So if your Franklin project needs more than one material, see ⅜″ Bluestone in Franklin, Screened Asphalt Millings in Franklin and 1½″ Natural Stone in Franklin. As a result, one delivery can often cover the whole job.

We also deliver three-quarter bluestone to nearby Wrentham, Norfolk, Medway and Bellingham. For depth tips, coverage and product details, read the full ¾″ Bluestone guide, or see every town we serve. For local background, Franklin on Wikipedia is a good start.