Three-Eighths Bluestone in Franklin, MA

Looking for three-eighths bluestone in Franklin, MA? Ten Four Landscape Supply delivers three-eighths 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-Eighths 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-eighths bluestone is a regular order in Franklin. In short, our ⅜″ Bluestone is fine crushed bluestone for paver base, walkways and pipe bedding, and it is sold by the cubic yard.

Why Franklin customers choose our three-eighths bluestone

It is crushed stone screened to about three-eighths of an inch. Because the pieces are small and angular, they pack into a smooth, firm surface. At the same time, water still finds its way through the gaps.

The blue-gray color matches larger bluestone, so the two work together on the same project. For example, you might use ¾″ stone for a driveway base and three-eighths bluestone on the walkway beside it.

Popular uses for three-eighths bluestone in Franklin

Homeowners and contractors in Franklin put three-eighths bluestone to work in many ways. Here is where the finer size really helps:

• Setting bed under pavers and patio stone
• Walkways and garden paths
• Pipe bedding in trenches
• Joint fill between flagstones
• Top dressing on a stone driveway
• Around downspouts and drip edges

How much three-eighths 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-eighths bluestone. Under pavers, three-eighths bluestone is used as a leveled bed about 1 inch thick. For a walkway surface, plan on about 2 inches.

For example, a typical Franklin job of about 600 square feet needs roughly 2 yards at 1 inches, or 3.5 yards at 2 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-eighths 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-eighths 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-eighths 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 use three-eighths bluestone under pavers

1. Build the base. Start with a compacted base of larger stone. Then check that it slopes slightly away from the house.
2. Set screed rails. Lay two pipes on the base as guides. Next, spread three-eighths bluestone between them.
3. Screed it flat. Pull a straight board across the rails to strike the stone to a smooth 1-inch bed.
4. Lay the pavers. Set pavers on top without walking on the screeded bed. Afterward, fill the pipe gaps with stone.
5. Compact and fill. Finally, run a plate compactor over the pavers and sweep fine material into the joints.

Three-Eighths Bluestone in Franklin, MA: FAQs

More for your Franklin project

Three-eighths bluestone usually works alongside other materials. For instance, ¾″ bluestone makes the base underneath, sand fills joints, and field stone makes a natural edge. So if your Franklin project needs more than one material, see ¾″ Bluestone in Franklin, Sand in Franklin and New England Field Stone in Franklin. As a result, one delivery can often cover the whole job.

We also deliver three-eighths bluestone to nearby Wrentham, Norfolk, Medway and Bellingham. For depth tips, coverage and product details, read the full ⅜″ Bluestone guide, or see every town we serve. For local background, Franklin on Wikipedia is a good start.