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Our materials center is located at 36 Route 101A Amherst, New Hampshire.

Hours:

April through June

Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm

July through October

Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm, Saturdays 7am to 2 pm

November

Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm

December through March

Monday through Thursday 8am to 4 pm

Call us 603-672-4667 or stop in and our knowledgeable staff will help you to select the correct product and quantity needed for your project. We’ll load your truck/trailer, or we can arrange for a timely and convenient delivery.

Materials Center

Quality products for your outdoor projects.

Helpful Hints….

One cubic yard will cover 10’ x 10’ area approximately 100 sq. ft. 3” DEEP

Conversion Chart

How to convert Square Feet into Cubic Yd.

L’ X W’ = SQ.FT. X DEPTH =

Cubic feet divided by 27 = Cubic Yards

Depth Conversion

1” - .08 5” - .42’ 9” - .75’

2” - .16’ 6” - .50’ 10” - .83’

3” - .25’ 7” - .58’ 11” - .91’

4” - .33” 8” - .67’ 12” - 1.0’

We recommend:

2 -2 ½” layer of mulch for new beds

1-1 ½” layer of mulch for existing beds

1-2” depth of crushed stone for driveways

General Equivalents

1 Ton = 2,000lbs.

1 Cubic Yard is approximately 6-7 wheelbarrows.

Calculating Square Footage Square or Rectangle

Circle

Ovals or Egg Shapes Within 5% Accuracy

Triangle

Irregular Shapes Within 5% Accuracy

Area = Length x Width

A = LW
Example
A = 90 x 60
A = 5400 square feet

Area = Π x Radius x Radius

A = Π x R² Π = 22/7
Example
A = 22/7 x 20 ' x 20'
A = Midpoint x .8

Area = Length x Width at Midpoint x .8

A = .8 LW
Example
A = .8 x 80 x 40
A= 2560 square feet

1256 square feet

Area = 1/2 x Base x Height

A = 1/2 BH
A = 1/2 x 60 x 120
A = 3600 square feet

1. Measure the longest axis of the area (length line)
2. At every 10 feet on the length line measure the width at right angles to the length line
3. Total all widths and multiply by 10

A = (AA + BB + CC) x 10
Example
A = (40 + 60 + 32) x 10
A = 132 x 10
A = 1320 square feet

Please note that it can be difficult to get a good idea of color on a computer monitor.

We recommend viewing the product in person.

Material Product descriptions and colors:

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4 Veterans Road Amherst NH

SCREENED TOPSOIL Processed through a ¾”screen, this fine loam is excellent for all gardening and lawn improvement needs.		STONE BASE Mix of sand & stone used as a foundation layer prior to constructing walls, patios, driveways & walkways, etc…
ORGANIC COMPOST 100% Organic Compost from leaves, yard trimmings, cow manure and mushroom compost.		WASHED STONE SAND This product to be used where coarse sand is recommended for a bedding sand under paving stones & slabs, for winter traction, drainage, sand boxes, etc.
TOPSOIL/COMPOST MIX A mixture of our Screened Topsoil and Organic Compost– great for top dressing lawns, amending plant beds and gardens.		STONE DUST Ground up stone. Good for driveways, walkways & under lament for brick patio blocks, cobblestones, etc.
BARK MULCH Fine textured bark mulch that beautifully incorporates into any landscape design. We offer several types and colors. MULCHES AVAILABLE:		NATURAL SCREENED STONE ½” A finely screened, washed round stone; suitable for dog pens, garden paths around pool edge. NO SHARP EDGES
COLORED CEDAR 100% Cedar is color enhanced to produce the brightest red.		NATURAL SCREENED STONE 3/4” A finely screened, washed round stone; suitable for dog pens, garden paths around pool edge. NO SHARP EDGES
PREMIUM BLEND Our very popular premium blend is a mix of soft wood barks such as spruce, fir and hemlock. It is finely ground and chestnut brown in color.		NATURAL SCREENED STONE 1½” A finely screened, washed round stone; suitable for dog pens, garden paths around pool edge. NO SHARP EDGES
		PEA STONE 3/8” A finely screened, washed round stone; suitable for play areas, dog pens, garden paths around pool edge.
COLOR ENHANCED HEMLOCK A blend of hemlock, pine and spruce. Color enhanced to a rich auburn red color.		BLUE CRUSHED STONE ½” Ideal for erosion control, ditch lines, drainage problems, drip edge along foundation, and driveway surfaces.
BLEND All natural bark mulch of aged spruce and pine. Medium brown in color.		BLUE CRUSHED STONE 3/4” Ideal for erosion control, ditch lines, drainage problems, drip edge along foundation, and driveway surfaces.
PLAYGROUND MULCH The best all natural product available in the playground surfacing market. Safe play surfacing for your playground or backyard. Meets ASTM & ADA standards.		BLUE CRUSHED STONE 1½” Ideal for erosion control, ditch lines, drainage problems, drip edge along foundation, and driveway surfaces.
SAND/CLAY MIX A mixture of sand & clay suitable for ball field construction, horse shoe pits, and horse stalls.		WHITE CRUSHED STONE ¾” Ideal for erosion control, ditch lines, drainage problems, drip edge along foundation, and driveway surfaces
MORTAR SAND A finely screened, washed sand suitable for mixing mortar, setting bricks, sand base for under swimming pools, sand boxes, etc.		RIP RAP Large crushed rock up to 6” in size, excellent for use in areas where erosion is an issue.
		CRUSHED RED SLATE 3/4” Use in place of mulch, for a beautiful durable landscape. An elegant addition to your home or place of business.