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Road Base vs Class II Base
Residential? Either works. Permitted? Class II.
Definitions
Road base refers to any 3/4"-minus compactable aggregate. Class II is a specific Caltrans gradation used on public and permitted work.
Which do you need?
Residential driveway or patio? Any 3/4" base works. Permitted work or engineered spec? Class II.
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