Paver and Hardscaping Guides
Whether you're building a patio, walkway, retaining wall, outdoor living area, or paver base, our hardscaping guides will help you choose the right bulk materials for your project. Explore buying advice, material comparisons, installation tips, cost information, and planning resources designed for homeowners and contractors.
What You'll Learn
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Start with the essential guides to understand, compare, and choose the right hardscape material for your project.
Planning Tools & Resources
Use these tools and resources to estimate material quantities, calculate project volume, understand pricing, and plan your paver or hardscaping project before ordering.
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Pavers & Hardscaping FAQs
Find answers to some of the most common questions about choosing, estimating, and ordering materials for paver and hardscaping projects.
What materials are used under pavers?
How much base material do I need for pavers?
Is mason sand good for pavers?
Can concrete screenings be used as a paver base?
What's the difference between mason sand and concrete screenings?
Products for Your Project
Ready to order? Explore the bulk materials most commonly used for paver and hardscaping projects and compare delivered pricing before placing your order.
Mason Sand
Commonly used beneath pavers, around landscaping features, and for leveling applications.
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Recycled Concrete Screenings Fines
A finely crushed, compactable material used as a stable base beneath pavers, patios, walkways, and other hardscape installations.
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57 Limestone
A versatile crushed stone commonly used for driveways, road base, drainage systems, parking areas, and hardscape projects.
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Fill Dirt
Use fill dirt to build up low areas, establish grade, or create a stable base before applying topsoil.
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