Construction Materials for Commercial, Residential, and Infrastructure Projects
Pennsy operates 10 quarries producing crushed stone, sand and high-calcium limestone; 8 asphalt plants; and 6 concrete plants. Pennsy also provides commercial asphalt installation.
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Concrete
Concrete
Pennsy Supply produces concrete for every commercial and residential use — major highways, bridge decks, house foundations, sidewalks, and patios. Annual production exceeds 300,000 cubic yards. All mixers meet the requirements set by the American Concrete Institution, the American Society for Testing and Materials, and PennDOT.
High-Calcium LIMESTONE
HIGH-CALCIUM LIMESTONE
Pennsy Supply is the premier source in South Central Pennsylvania for high calcium white aggregate, which is used in cement, water conditioning, asphalt roofing, animal feed, and more. Pennsy also produces gray limestone and bright white limestone. Industrial-grade limestone fillers are used in carpet backing, grout, paint, caulking, cat litter, white cement, decorative stone, pelletized limestone, and more.
ASPHALT
Asphalt
Pennsy Supply offers an extensive variety of asphalt, producing more than one million tons each year for customers ranging from large contractors to small paving operations. Pennsy asphalt mixes are certified by PennDOT for use on projects from residential driveways to major highways. Specialty DOT mixes are available upon request.
AGGREGATE / SAND
AGGREGATE / SAND
Pennsy Supply is the largest producer of aggregate in central Pennsylvania, producing more than nine million tons every year consisting primarily of crushed stone, sand and gravel. Mining mostly dolomitic limestone and calcium carbonate, Pennsy is able to produce an extensive range of small to large size aggregate to meet customer specifications.
AASHTO #10
- Also known as Stone Dust
- 3/8 inch top size
- Sizes down to a silt sized material
- Crushed stone dust
- Will not compact
- Drains slowly
- Used for pipe bedding and walkway areas
AASHTO #8
- Also known as 1B or 1/2 inch
- 1/2 inch top size
- Clean and will not compact
- Used for decorative purposes and walkways
- One of the raw materials used to produce Hot Mixed Asphalt
- Used as a pipe bedding material in some situations
AASHTO #57
- Also known as 2B
- 1-1/2 inch top size
- Clean material
- Will not compact
- Used for backfill for retaining walls, subbase for sheds, and sometimes as driveway stone
- Used as the primary raw aggregate in Ready Mix Concrete and some Hot-Mixed Asphalt mixes
2RC SELECT GRANULAR
- 1-1/2 inch top size
- Mixture of coarse stone and fine material
- Primarily a dirty material
- The fines in this material will be an earthen fine (dirt, silt, loam, clay)
- Does not drain readily and has no structural coefficient
- Used as fill / backfill
- Used where compaction and stability are a concern
2A SUBBASE
- 2 inch top size
- Mixture of coarse stone and crushed stone dust
- Will drain
- Primarily a clean material
- Has a structural coefficient
- Used as a road base, under slab, driveway, or walking paths
- Used where stability and drain ability are concerns.
3A MODIFIED
- Similar to 2A Subbase
- Mixture of coarse stone and crushed stone dust
- Will drain
- Used for road base or under slab fill
AASHTO #3
- Also known as 3’s
- Similar to AASHTO #1, but has 3 inch top size
- Bulky material but is somewhat easier to handle
- Clean material
AASHTO #1
- Also known as 4’s, R-2, or #1’s
- 4 inch top size
- Will not compact
- It is a clean material
- Too bulky to be used as a surfacing material. Makes an excellent stone for subgrade stabilization
- Used for construction entrances and ditch lining
ANTI-SKID
- Also known as 1/4”
- Anti-Skid consists of a 1/2″ or 3/8″ topsize down to a dust
- Primarily used by state DOT’s and municipalities as a skid deterrent during the winter months
- Several types and classifications of Anti-Skid are used in Pennsylvania utilizing sand, limestone, and cinders
RIP RAP
- R-3 (3″ – 6″) R-4 (6″ – 12″) R-5 (9″ – 18″) R-6 (12″ – 24″) R-7 (18″ – 30″) R-8 (24″ – 48″)
- Large boulder-sized rock that is often seen lining rivers and streams
- Will not compact due to it’s sizes
- Not often used by homeowners but makes an excellent flow barrier in situations where water systems threaten property damage
- Requires a special rock body truck to haul material at an added cost for delivery
- Note: all Rip Rap aggregate is visually inspected for gradation compliance and can vary from quarry to quarry
CONCRETE SAND
- Naturally produced at our Tarburton and Bay Road locations in Delaware
- Manufactured sand produced at our Mt. Holly facility in Cumberland County
- Used for the production of Ready Mix Concrete, also used as a setting bed for installation of concrete pavers
- Sharp angular particle sizes gives concrete pavers added interlock and strength through sheer transfer
C144 MASONRY SAND
- Naturally produced at our Tarburton and Bay Road locations in Delaware
- Manufactured sand produced at our Mt. Holly facility in Cumberland County
- Not as fine as Washed Masonry Sand
- C144 will have some coarse sized particles
- Used for a variety of masonry applications
WASHED MASONRY SAND
- Naturally produced at our Tarburton and Bay Road locations in Delaware
- Manufactured sand produced at our Mt. Holly facility in Cumberland County
- Much finer than our C144 sand
- Used for construction, masonry applications
- Used underneath above ground swimming pools and on occasion in outdoor volleyball courts
Pennsy Supply is a leading construction services contractor
In addition to being the leading supplier of construction materials, Pennsy Supply is one of the leading contractors in Pennsylvania for infrastructure, highways, roads, airports, and site development.
Our integrated offering of products and services — along with our commitment to quality, service, and safety — make Pennsy Supply a top choice to build and manage projects from concept through completion.
Pennsy Supply has won local, regional and national awards for its high-quality paving services. We received a Quality in Construction Award from the Pennsylvania Asphalt Pavement Association for exemplary quality in pavement smoothness, material quality, and construction.
Our comprehensive services include:
- Asphalt paving
- Stone base construction
- Site grading operations, pavement milling and road excavation
- Underground utility installation
- Sidewalk, curb, gutter and storm drainage construction
