Lime Screenings in Illinois
Also sold as #10 Stone Screenings
Also known as: screenings, limestone dust
Choosing Lime Screenings to carry the full load is a common Illinois patio error; use them for final leveling instead.
- Size: 1/4 inch minus
- Grading: Stone dust and fine particles
- Type: Angular crushed stone
From $447 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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Everything You Need to Know About Lime Screenings
Size and Grading
- Size
- 1/4 inch minus
- Grading
- Stone dust and fine particles
- Type
- Angular crushed stone
Choosing Lime Screenings as the layer meant to carry a patio's load is a common mistake on Illinois clay. Their job is closer to the finished surface, where fine stone dust and angular particles can be leveled into a dense layer for pavers, brick, flagstone, or natural stone.
Prairie clay can stay wet, and northern freeze-thaw movement puts added importance on the structure below the hardscape. Establish the support and drainage work first, then spread the screenings for final grade adjustment. A light wetting during compaction helps the material lock together and gives installers a flat surface to work from. Lime Screenings can fill the gaps in paver or flagstone work after the pieces are set.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: Lime Screenings
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The Stone Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Paver & Flagstone Bedding
For pavers and flagstone, screenings make a fine bedding layer that can be leveled before placement. Once compacted, the material forms an even support surface that helps limit movement and settling in the hardscape.
Base Preparation & Leveling
Before concrete is poured, decking is installed, or structures such as sheds and hot tubs are set in place, spread stone screenings to bring the subgrade level. Its fines fill depressions and compact into a smooth base, useful where prairie clay needs a firm lift.
Joint Filling
Brush screenings into spaces between pavers, flagstone, and brick. The material packs into the gaps to help hold each unit in position and reduce places where weeds can grow.
Compacted Pathways
Add water and compact screenings for a dense, smooth surface on garden paths, service walks, and other low-traffic areas. A properly finished path can handle wheelchairs and garden carts.
Why Choose Lime Screenings
Ultra-Smooth Compaction
Fine screenings pack more tightly than larger aggregate, creating a dense, even surface. Use them where the base needs careful leveling and a uniform finish.
Stone Crushing Fines
Stone screenings are fine particles created during stone crushing. Use them where a fine aggregate is needed for grading and bedding work.
Self-Binding Properties
With moisture and compaction, screenings knit into a firm, nearly solid layer. This dense layer helps reduce erosion and material movement without added binders.
Detail Work Material
Screenings help set pavers, fill spaces between flagstones, and form smooth walkways. Use them for the finishing stages of hardscape work.
