Description

🛣️ Fine Angular Gravel for Road Sealing, Pathways & Durable Surface Coverage

 

Thrifty Alberta’s fine angular gravel is engineered for lightweight compaction, chip sealing, and functional landscape finishing. This crushed stone delivers long-lasting durability, interlock strength, and drainage in both municipal and private outdoor spaces.

Screened to a consistent size, the material adheres well to emulsified oils and tack coats—making it an ideal option for asphalt surface treatments, garden trails, and low-maintenance walkways. Its coarse surface texture also enhances grip and helps reduce erosion or movement in high-traffic zones.

Whether you’re managing a rural access road or designing a clean, minimalist path, this stone performs across all seasons with minimal upkeep.

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🔍 What Is Fine Chip Gravel?

 

Sometimes referred to as chip stone or compactable gravel, this product consists of crushed angular fragments typically ranging from ⅛” to ⅜” in size. Unlike rounded pea gravel, this material provides sharper edges for better compaction and interlocking behavior.

Its high-friction texture and excellent water permeability make it effective for:

• Surface dressing (chip seal)

• Walkway surfacing

• Driveway finishes

• Garden accents

• Edging strips

• Anti-slip surface zones

 

This material comes in a natural mix of grey and tan hues to complement both traditional and modern landscape styles.

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🛠️ Best Use Cases

 

This versatile stone works well in:

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Chip Seal Applications

 

Used by municipalities and contractors, this material is applied over emulsified binders to create low-cost, durable road surfaces with added grip and water resistance.

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Walkways & Courtyard Trails

 

Provides a tidy, compactable path surface that resists displacement better than sand or organic mulch.

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Decorative Ground Cover

 

Acts as a weed-suppressing, erosion-controlling base layer in beds, utility zones, or around building perimeters.

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Driveway Finishing

 

Works as a clean topper layer over base gravel to add traction and visual refinement.

Need a coarser option for foundational strength? Consider Crushed Gravel or Buckshot for larger particle size and structural fill.

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✅ Key Benefits

 

• Excellent Traction – Textured surface adds grip for feet and tires

• Compactable – Locks in place when lightly rolled or tamped

• Weed Suppression – Deters sunlight penetration to reduce growth

• Drainage-Friendly – Allows water to flow freely without pooling

• Aesthetic Appeal – Clean, neutral colors blend into most landscapes

• Eco-Conscious – No chemical additives, fully natural stone

• Winter-Ready – Performs through Alberta’s freeze–thaw cycles

 

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📐 Installation Tips

 

• Coverage: ~100 sq. ft. per ton at 2” depth

• Recommended depth: 1.5–3” for decorative use, 2–4” for surface treatments

• Compaction: Plate compactors or hand tampers recommended

• Use a barrier fabric: To improve weed control and drainage

• Apply tack coat (for chip seal use): Before spreading aggregate, to bind effectively

 

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🔗 Learn More About Application Methods

 

• AsphaltPro – Understanding Chip Seal (DoFollow)

• Landscaping Network – Gravel in Pathways (DoFollow)

 

These resources explore aggregate application techniques for both road work and landscape design.

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