#5 Stone

#5 Stone

Durable, Versatile Crushed Stone for Driveways, Drainage, Base Work & Landscaping

When your project needs dependable strength, stability, and long-lasting performance, #5 Stone is a versatile aggregate that can handle a wide range of landscaping, drainage, and construction applications. This medium-sized crushed stone features an angular shape that helps the individual pieces interlock, creating a stable and supportive material for areas where durability and proper drainage are important.

Whether you’re preparing a foundation for a hardscape project, improving drainage around your property, building a stable base for a driveway or walkway, or looking for a functional stone for your landscape, #5 Stone provides a practical solution for both residential and commercial projects.

Its combination of strength, drainage characteristics, and a clean, natural appearance makes #5 Stone a reliable choice for projects where performance matters.

A Strong, Stable Aggregate

One of the biggest advantages of #5 Stone is its angular shape. Unlike rounded stone, the crushed and irregular pieces can lock together when placed and compacted, helping create a firm, stable surface. This makes #5 Stone particularly useful as a foundation or base material beneath other landscape and hardscape materials.

Its stability makes it well suited for areas that experience foot traffic, vehicle traffic, or significant loads. When properly installed, #5 Stone can help provide a dependable base while reducing unwanted movement and shifting.

Excellent for Drainage Applications

Proper water management is an important part of many landscaping and construction projects. #5 Stone’s open structure allows water to move through the aggregate, making it a useful material for applications where drainage and water flow are priorities.

Use #5 Stone around drainage systems, low-lying areas, swales, and other locations where you need to encourage water movement. It can also be incorporated into erosion-control projects and used around drainage pipes to help create a functional pathway for water.

By helping move water away from problem areas, #5 Stone can be an important part of a well-designed drainage solution.

Ideal for Driveways & Walkways

#5 Stone is a practical choice when you need a strong base beneath a driveway, walkway, or other high-traffic surface. Its angular pieces provide stability and can create a solid foundation for additional gravel, stone, pavers, or other surface materials.

For driveway and walkway projects, using an appropriate aggregate base can help improve overall stability and provide a more dependable surface over time. #5 Stone can be used as part of the underlying structure before the final surface material is installed.

Great for Hardscape Base & Bedding Applications

Building a patio, walkway, paver area, slab, or other hardscape project starts with a properly prepared base. #5 Stone can be used as a base or bedding material beneath a variety of hardscape applications where a stable aggregate layer is needed.

Its ability to interlock and support weight makes it a useful material for preparing areas before installing other construction or landscape materials. A properly constructed base can help minimize settling and shifting and provide a stronger foundation for the finished project.

Retaining Wall Backfill

Drainage is especially important around retaining walls. Water that becomes trapped behind a retaining wall can create additional pressure against the structure. #5 Stone can be used as backfill material to help promote water movement behind retaining walls and support proper drainage.

When combined with an appropriately designed drainage system, stone backfill can help direct water away from the wall and reduce the buildup of hydrostatic pressure.

Landscape & Garden Applications

Although #5 Stone is valued primarily for its functional qualities, it can also contribute to a clean and structured landscape design. Its natural stone appearance works well in functional landscape areas, borders, beds, and other outdoor spaces where you want a durable alternative to organic materials.

Use #5 Stone alongside landscape edging and landscape fabric to create defined areas that require little ongoing maintenance. It can be especially useful in contemporary and functional landscape designs where a clean stone finish complements the surrounding hardscape.

A Low-Maintenance Material

Unlike organic mulch and other materials that naturally break down over time, crushed stone does not decompose. Once installed, #5 Stone can provide long-term performance without requiring the frequent replacement associated with materials that deteriorate or decompose.

Its durable nature makes it a practical choice for projects where you want a material that can withstand outdoor conditions and continued use. The angular pieces can also remain relatively stable once properly installed and compacted.

Common Uses for #5 Stone

#5 Stone can be used for a variety of residential, commercial, landscaping, and construction projects, including:

• Driveway base material
• Walkway and path bases
• Patio and hardscape base applications
• Drainage projects
• French drain applications
• Drainage around pipes
• Erosion-control applications
• Retaining wall backfill
• Foundation and bedding applications
• Landscape beds and borders
• General site stabilization
• Supporting layers beneath other aggregate materials

Why Choose #5 Stone?

If you’re looking for an aggregate that offers a combination of strength, stability, drainage, and versatility, #5 Stone is a dependable option. Its medium-sized, angular pieces provide excellent interlocking characteristics, while its open structure allows water to move through the material.

From preparing the base of a driveway to improving drainage or supporting a retaining wall, #5 Stone can serve an important functional role in projects of all sizes.

It’s a particularly good choice when you need more than just decorative stone. #5 Stone is designed to provide practical performance while maintaining a clean, finished appearance that fits naturally into a variety of outdoor environments.

Order #5 Stone from Red Barn Mulch & Landscape Supply

Whether you’re tackling a DIY landscaping project or planning a larger construction or hardscape installation, #5 Stone from Red Barn Mulch & Landscape Supply is a durable and versatile aggregate for a wide range of applications.

Red Barn offers the convenience of delivery directly to your project site or pickup, making it easy to get the material you need for your next project. Use #5 Stone to build a stronger base, improve drainage, stabilize your landscape, or support your next hardscape installation.

Choose #5 Stone when your project calls for dependable strength, effective drainage, and long-lasting performance.