Washed Sand for Patios in Moody, TX
If you are laying a patio or setting pavers, you need bedding material that locks in place and drains. Texas Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Moody, TX, with the right stone for the job. Flex Base is the local standard for the base layer under flatwork, and 3/8 inch crushed stone tops it off as a bedding course. The expansive clay across the Blackland Prairie moves with moisture, so your base depth and drainage carry the project.
Materials for Moody Projects
Start your patio with a compacted layer of Flex Base, the TxDOT Item 247 material that contractors across Texas use for pads and laydown yards. It packs tight and holds level under pavers or a slab. Over that, spread a 1 inch bed of 3/8 inch crushed stone to give pavers a flat, stable seat that still lets water pass through the joints.
For the sand bed under brick or block, use mason sand. It screens fine and sweeps into paver joints to lock the surface. Around the patio edge, run a drain line filled with drain rock to move heavy downpours away from the slab and into the clay soil beyond.
Ground and Conditions in Moody
Expansive clay across the Blackland Prairie shrinks and swells with the season, which is why base depth and drainage carry the job. A thin base on this soil shifts when it gets wet, and that movement cracks a patio surface. The fix is a compacted Flex Base layer at least 4 inches deep, so the clay movement stays below the stone.
Heavy downpours and flash flooding are the real threat here, not frost. Base failures come from water and clay movement, not cold, so plan your drainage before you pour or lay. Wet spells, not cold, are what stop a base job in most of Texas. Work runs year round, but schedule your compaction for dry ground so the stone locks in and sheds water instead of holding it.
Delivery to Moody and the Surrounding Area
Order online and choose your quantity by the ton or by the yard. For a patio bed, measure the square footage and figure your depth: a 1 inch bedding course takes about 1.5 tons of 3/8 inch crushed stone per 100 square feet. The Flex Base layer below needs more, roughly 1 ton per 100 square feet at a 4 inch depth. Use the calculator on each product page to confirm the volume before you check out.
Texas Rock Supply delivers bulk loads straight to your site in Moody and across McLennan County, including Axtell, Bruceville, China Spring, Crawford and Eddy. A dump truck spreads the material where you need it, so you are not hauling bags from a store. Tell us your access and we size the load to your project.
What gravel is best for a driveway in Moody?
Flex Base is the best choice for a driveway in Moody. It compacts into a hard, stable surface that holds up under truck traffic and handles the expansive clay below. Spread it in lifts and wet it down while compacting for the best bond. Top it with 3/8 inch crushed stone or #57 limestone for a cleaner finish that sheds water.
How much material will my project need?
Measure your project area in square feet and multiply by the depth in feet to get cubic feet. Divide that by 27 to find cubic yards, then convert to tons using the weight per yard listed on each product page. A patio that is 20 by 10 feet with a 1 inch bedding layer takes about 1.5 tons of 3/8 inch crushed stone. The calculator on the product page does this math for you.
Order Your Patio Materials Today
Get your patio project moving with the right base and bedding material delivered to your door. Check the quantity calculator on the product page, then place your order online. Texas Rock Supply will get your Flex Base and 3/8 inch crushed stone to your Moody site, ready for you to spread and compact.