Aggregates
Materials
A large array of materials are produced at McCann’s numerous pit locations. Some speciality materials include
Cow Sand – a trusted sand blend used for animal bedding by many area farmers.
Decorative stone – a 2″ – 6″ coloured stone used by many landscaping professionals in the area.
See below for a full list of materials produced by McCann Redi-Mix
Granular “A”
A mixture of sand and crushed/round stone. Particle sizes no larger then 1 inch. It is a load bearing layer, provides drainage, reduces frost action and provides a smooth surface for hard surfacing.
Granular “B”
A mixture of sand and round stone (can be crushed for certain project requests). Particle sizes up to 4 inch. Granular B is a sub-base material, primarily used as a foundation for roads, parking lots and roadways.
Granular “B”
Granular M for dense graded aggregates intended for use as granular base within the pavement structure, granular shouldering, and backfill.
Crusher Dust
A combination of stone chips that are approximately ½” in size and screenings. Material is used as a base material for landscaping purposes.
Recycled Concrete
Similar to B Gravel in size. Produced from reclaimed concrete and processed with a crusher. Primarly used as a sub-base material for laneways.
Pea Stone
Stone approximately half inch or smaller in size. Used for bedding, drainage, landscaping and redimix purposes.
¾” Crushed Stone
Used for laneways, bedding, drainage and redimix purposes.
¾” Round Stone
Used for landscaping, laneways and drainage.
Septic Stone
Stone ranging from ¾” to 1 ¼” in size. Used for bedding, drainage and landscaping purposes.
O Stone
Round stone primarily 4” in size. Used for drainage and landscaping purposes.
Chert Free Stone
Imported impervious stone 3/4” in size. Used for landscaping and redimix purposes.
Decorative Stone
Round coloured stone between 2” – 6” in size. Used primarily for landscaping purposes.
4” to 8” Rip
Larger crushed stone. Used for drainage purposes to help protect from water erosion.
Sand
Brick Sand
Finely screened sand with particles no larger than 4 millimeters. Used primarily as a mortar mix but also works great for sandbox areas.
Filter Sand
Blended sand material used for septic purposes.
Raised bed sand
Screened sand material used for septic purposes.
Screened bedding sand
Screened sand used as a base or bedding material.
Screened redi-mix sand
Screened sand used for redi-mix purposes.
Sandfill
Natural material meaning neither screened or processed. Used primarily as a backfill material.
Cow Sand
Very clean screened sand – Used for animal bedding as it has a low organic-matter contact and contains little to no stone.
Topsoil
Screened Top Soil
Screened to 1/2″. Used for seeding and sod purposes
Construction grade topsoil
Natural topsoil material. Used for rough grading purposes.
Sand and Gravel Pits
McCann RediMix owns and operates numerous gravel and sand pits. We complete all crushing and screening operations in house with experienced crew and modern equipment.
The company respects all government regulations especially in regards to strict adherence for all environmental guidelines. Once all allowable material has been extracted from a pit a full rehabilitation is completed as per pit licensing requirements.
Many of our pit locations are operational on a daily basis. However, always call or email first to confirm specific material availability and location.
Stone Slingers
Our Team of Slingers
Our stone slingers are great for placing material in locations where other trucks or heavy equipment can’t. Slingers reduce labour requirements and increase efficiency for many projects.
Capable of slinging material 100′ in length
Up to 22 tonne haul weight
Primary Mobile Jaw Crusher
The Finlay J-1160
Our portable Terex Finlay Primary Mobile Jaw Crusher is a great tool for on site recycling, demolition and aggregate production applications. For example we can turn your old barn or house foundation into a solid base for a new laneway right on site.