Aggregates | ready mix | Paving
Materials GRoup
Discover J-AAR's complete Materials Group, offering everything from the essential building blocks of sand, gravel, and stone to our advanced asphalt plant, ensuring the success of your project from inception to completion.
Sand and Gravel Safety Data Sheet
In Canada, sand and gravel are generally non-hazardous. However, if treated or contaminated, they may require a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always check local regulations for the latest information.
Aggregates
Gravel
Widely utilized for creating durable foundations, roads, and landscaping projects due to its excellent drainage properties and structural versatility.
GRANULAR "A"
A mixture of sand and crushed / round stone. Particle sizes no larger than 1 inch. Granular A is a finishing material for driveways, roads, parking lots and walkways.
GRANULAR "B"
A mixture of sand and round stone. Particle sizes up to 4 inch. Granular B is a sub-base material, primarily used as a foundation for roads, parking lots and driveways.
Recycled GRANULAR "A"
Concrete and asphalt crushed to a Granular A or Granular B specification. Used on roads, driveways and parking lots.
Recycled GRANULAR "B"
Concrete and asphalt crushed to a Granular A or Granular B specification. Used on roads, driveways and parking lots.
Recycled ASPHALT
Similar to Granular A in size. Made entirely from reclaimed asphalt and processed with a crusher. Used on roads, driveways and parking lots.
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Aggregates
Stone
CRUSHED STONE
Used for drainage, pipe bedding, landscape ground cover and driveways. Ranges in sizes from 1/4 inch to 1 inch.
1/4" - 1/2"
Crushed Stone
(HL3)
1/4" - 3/4"
Crushed Stone
(HL4)
1/4" - 1"
Crushed Stone
(HL8)
1/4" - 1"
Crushed Stone with Rounds
(3/4", 19MM OR SEWER STONE)
PEA STONE
Used for drainage, bedding and landscape ground cover. Ranges in size from 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch.
1/4"
Pea StonE
3/8" (19mm)
Pea StonE
RIVER ROUND STONE
Used for drainage, landscape ground cover. Range in size from 1”-2” , 2”-4”, 4”-10”.
1" - 2" Round
2" - 4" Round
4"-10"
Round
10"+ Oversized decorative boulders and larger stones are also available.
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Aggregates
Chip/Dust (screenings)
Fine mixture of crushed stone dust and chips up to 1/4 inch in size. Use as a base for walkways and pavers.
up to 1/4"
Chip/dust
Aggregates
Sand
A foundational construction material, plays a vital role in concrete mixing, bricklaying, and landscaping, owing to its granular composition and versatility in diverse building applications.
SANDFILL
As the name implies, used primarily as backfill. Not a screened or processed material. Size of particles varies but is generally fine in nature.
BEDDING SAND
Screened coarse sand with particle sizes up to 1/2 inch. Used under walkways, interlocking pavers, stones and as trench or pipe bedding.
BRICK SAND
Finely screened sand with particles no larger than 4 millimetres. Used as a mortar mix. Also works well in sandboxes and play areas.
CONCRETE SAND
A well blended sand with particles smaller than 3/16” that has been screened and washed. Silt content is under 3%. Used for making concrete/cement products.
FILTER MEDIA SAND
A coarse sand between 2-4.75mm that has been screened and washed. Often used in septic beds or areas that need to be free draining.
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Aggregates
Soil & Mulch
Soil and mulch, integral components in landscaping and gardening, foster optimal plant growth, moisture retention, and soil health, serving as essential elements for sustainable and vibrant outdoor spaces.
SCREENED TOPSOIL
Commercial Grade
Screened to 1/2 inch. Used for seeding, lawns and sod, new bed or berm construction. Brown in colour. Heavy loam; retains moisture well.
Residential Grade
Screened to 1/2". Used in new flower bed construction or planting areas. More black than commercial grade. Sandier and lighter loam.
3-way blend
A mixture of black loam (70%), compost (20%) and topsoil (10%) screened to 1/2 inch. Use as an enrichment to blend with soil in vegetable gardens and flower beds.
DYED WOODCHIPS
Ground hardwood chips dyed black or natural cedar. Use as a ground cover in gardens or flower beds.
CEDAR BARK WOODCHIPS
Ground cedar bark used as a ground cover in gardens and flower beds.
Alisar Pit
Screening Survey
Box Pit
Screening Survey
Hodgins Pit
Screening Survey
Newbigging Pit
Screening Survey
Payne Pit
Screening Survey
Westcliff Pit
Screening Survey
Aggregates Recycling
J-AAR is one of the pioneers of construction and demolition recycling in Southwestern Ontario.
Opening its first depot in London in 1990, J-AAR has over 18 years of experience in recycling wood, drywall, shingles, asphalt, and concrete. In 1994, J-AAR opened a depot in the County of Oxford just north of Putnam, which today serves as its main recycling centre. Please see the "Pit Locations" page for a map.
Not only does J-AAR recycle in-house but also recycles concrete and asphalt for customers across the region with its portable crushing equipment. Both a supplier of aggregate and end-user, J-AAR understands the scarcity and economic value of these natural resources.
We recycle:
Wood
DRYWALL
SHINGLES
ASPHALT
CONCRETE
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