Crushed Limestone

Whether we are aware or not, limestone products affect our lives daily.  Crop production in Iowa is increased because of aglime.  All roads, streets, drives and highways contain crushed limestone.  Buildings, parking lots and landscaping all use limestone materials.  Because of the intense use of limestone, standard specifications are developed for many typical uses.  These standards are designed to ensure the quality of limestone and the correct use of the limestone product.  Standards discussed here include:

• surface material
• base material
• fines
• drainage material