OUR CUSTOM AGGREGATE GUIDE
Our aggregate guide helps you choose the right stones, gravel and sand for all your project types.
OUR CUSTOM AGGREGATE
GUIDE
Our aggregate guide helps you choose the right stones, gravel and sand for all your project types.
WHERE WE GET OUR AGGREGATE FROM.
Family Owned & Operated Aggregate Supply Company Since 1989
Fraser Valley Aggregates has been family owned and operated since 1989, proudly serving the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia. What started as a small local operation has grown into a trusted name in high-quality aggregate supply for residential and commercial projects.
With multiple gravel pits in Abbotsford and Mission, they provide expert insight and reliable service across the Lower Mainland. From stone and sand to specialty crushed materials, FVA's products support everything from construction to landscaping.
ULTIMATE AGGREGATE GUIDE
Birdeye
Birdseye
Description:
Birdseye is a small, smooth, rounded gravel that works beautifully for both functional and decorative landscaping. Its fine texture and natural look make it perfect for patios, pathways, and garden accents.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for decorative walkways, patios, and rock gardens thanks to its smooth, uniform texture
Excellent drainage for planter beds, weeping tiles, or under patios
Available in natural colors that complement modern and traditional landscapes
1/2 Inch Stone
½ Inch Stone
Description:
½ Inch Stone is a versatile, small-sized gravel ideal for landscaping projects. Its uniform size and clean appearance make it perfect for pathways, driveways, and decorative accents.
Main bullet points:
Perfect for pathways, driveways, and garden edging due to its consistent size
Provides excellent drainage for patios, planter beds, and under pavers
Natural color tones blend seamlessly with various landscape designs
1 Inch Stone
1 Inch Stone
Description:
1 Inch Stone is a medium-sized gravel commonly used in landscaping for drainage, driveways, and decorative ground cover. Its size makes it stable underfoot while still allowing water to pass through.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for driveways, walkways, and base layers under patios or pavers
Excellent drainage for gardens, French drains, and retaining wall backfill
Adds texture and visual interest to landscaping with natural stone colors
1 & 1/4 Inch Stone
1 & 1/4 Inch Stone
Description:
1¼ Inch Stone is a larger gravel ideal for drainage, driveway base layers, and decorative landscaping features. Its size provides stability while maintaining excellent water flow.
Main bullet points:
Perfect for driveways, walkways, and under patios as a strong base layer
Great for drainage solutions such as French drains and retaining wall backfill
Adds a natural, textured look to landscaping projects
Rip Rap
Rip Rap
Description:
Rip Rap consists of large, irregularly shaped stones used primarily for erosion control and shoreline protection. It’s both functional and visually striking in landscaping projects.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for shoreline stabilization, slopes, and erosion control
Can be used decoratively for garden walls, water features, and rock landscapes
Provides a rugged, natural look that enhances outdoor spaces
Overs & Boulders
Overs & Boulders
Description:
Overs and boulders are large, natural stones that serve as striking focal points in landscaping. They’re perfect for creating visual interest, defining spaces, or enhancing water features.
Main bullet points:
Excellent for decorative features, garden accents, and focal points
Can be used for retaining walls, terraces, and water features
Adds a bold, natural element that elevates any outdoor space
Concrete Sand
Concrete Sand
Description:
Concrete Sand is a fine, washed sand used primarily as a base for concrete, pavers, and other landscaping projects. Its smooth texture makes it ideal for creating a level surface.
Main bullet points:
Perfect for leveling under pavers, patios, and walkways
Provides a stable base for concrete and masonry projects
Smooth texture blends well in landscaping and ensures even installation
Screened Sand
Screened Sand
Description:
Screen Sand is a fine, sifted sand perfect for top dressing, leveling, and finishing landscaping projects. Its smooth, consistent texture makes it easy to work with.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for leveling lawns, playgrounds, and patios
Works well as a top dressing for gardens and sports fields
Smooth, consistent texture ensures an even, professional finish
WHERE WE GET OUR AGGREGATE FROM.
Family Owned & Operated Aggregate Supply Company Since 1989
Fraser Valley Aggregates has been family owned and operated since 1989, proudly serving the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia. What started as a small local operation has grown into a trusted name in high-quality aggregate supply for residential and commercial projects.
With multiple gravel pits in Abbotsford and Mission, they provide expert insight and reliable service across the Lower Mainland. From stone and sand to specialty crushed materials, FVA's products support everything from construction to landscaping.
ULTIMATE AGGREGATE GUIDE
Birdeye
Birdseye
Description:
Birdseye is a small, smooth, rounded gravel that works beautifully for both functional and decorative landscaping. Its fine texture and natural look make it perfect for patios, pathways, and garden accents.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for decorative walkways, patios, and rock gardens thanks to its smooth, uniform texture
Excellent drainage for planter beds, weeping tiles, or under patios
Available in natural colors that complement modern and traditional landscapes
1/2 Inch Stone
½ Inch Stone
Description:
½ Inch Stone is a versatile, small-sized gravel ideal for landscaping projects. Its uniform size and clean appearance make it perfect for pathways, driveways, and decorative accents.
Main bullet points:
Perfect for pathways, driveways, and garden edging due to its consistent size
Provides excellent drainage for patios, planter beds, and under pavers
Natural color tones blend seamlessly with various landscape designs
1 Inch Stone
1 Inch Stone
Description:
1 Inch Stone is a medium-sized gravel commonly used in landscaping for drainage, driveways, and decorative ground cover. Its size makes it stable underfoot while still allowing water to pass through.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for driveways, walkways, and base layers under patios or pavers
Excellent drainage for gardens, French drains, and retaining wall backfill
Adds texture and visual interest to landscaping with natural stone colors
1 & 1/4 Inch Stone
1 & 1/4 Inch Stone
Description:
1¼ Inch Stone is a larger gravel ideal for drainage, driveway base layers, and decorative landscaping features. Its size provides stability while maintaining excellent water flow.
Main bullet points:
Perfect for driveways, walkways, and under patios as a strong base layer
Great for drainage solutions such as French drains and retaining wall backfill
Adds a natural, textured look to landscaping projects
Rip Rap
Rip Rap
Description:
Rip Rap consists of large, irregularly shaped stones used primarily for erosion control and shoreline protection. It’s both functional and visually striking in landscaping projects.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for shoreline stabilization, slopes, and erosion control
Can be used decoratively for garden walls, water features, and rock landscapes
Provides a rugged, natural look that enhances outdoor spaces
Overs & Boulders
Overs & Boulders
Description:
Overs and boulders are large, natural stones that serve as striking focal points in landscaping. They’re perfect for creating visual interest, defining spaces, or enhancing water features.
Main bullet points:
Excellent for decorative features, garden accents, and focal points
Can be used for retaining walls, terraces, and water features
Adds a bold, natural element that elevates any outdoor space
Concrete Sand
Concrete Sand
Description:
Concrete Sand is a fine, washed sand used primarily as a base for concrete, pavers, and other landscaping projects. Its smooth texture makes it ideal for creating a level surface.
Main bullet points:
Perfect for leveling under pavers, patios, and walkways
Provides a stable base for concrete and masonry projects
Smooth texture blends well in landscaping and ensures even installation
Screened Sand
Screened Sand
Description:
Screen Sand is a fine, sifted sand perfect for top dressing, leveling, and finishing landscaping projects. Its smooth, consistent texture makes it easy to work with.
Main bullet points:
Ideal for leveling lawns, playgrounds, and patios
Works well as a top dressing for gardens and sports fields
Smooth, consistent texture ensures an even, professional finish
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