Rain Tax, Rain Tax, go away! Why is Maryland making citizens foot the bill?

Has the recent mandated Maryland Rain Tax make you feel like a raining buckets of tears?       Rain Tax go Away! Those impervious surfaces, like your asphalt driveway, concrete pools and, of course, your roof, are all considered in this new Stormwater Rain Tax. Although many Maryland counties are fighting back, like the new Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman,  who vetoed the decision of the State of Maryland legislators,  who basically... Read More

Garden Soil 101…It’s time to get dirty!

Think about it, what makes humans healthy and strong?  Water, nutrients, vitamins and good genes!  Well, think of your garden soil in the same way.  The good “genes” in the soil are the components that are typically in soils throughout the U.S. Many regions have varied soil conditions, from very sandy soil to heavy red clay.  Each region has it’s own unique “gene”.   Here in Maryland, we have everything from sandy... Read More

Hey DIY-ers…Want to do a paver patio? Here’s help 101!

Okay all you DIY-ers, you think endlessly of projects you can do around the house and yard, but you also want to save money.   And that new patio you’ve been dreaming about is something you think you can handle on your own.  Well,  I can tell you from first hand experience, that it’s not as easy as you might think. Sure the HGTV and DIY Network make it look so easy, heck, they can do it in 1/2 hour, right?  Well,  after humping wheel... Read More

Spring has Sprung in Maryland!

Spring has Sprung and after the much needed mild Winter in Maryland this year, we are all happy to see the flowers blooming, the Osprey returning and the construction businesses picking up speed.  Patuxent Materials’ Crofton Retail yard will be a great place to start, with bulk materials, grass seed and more for your Spring outdoor projects! Grey crushed stone driveway and red mulched landscaping beds Try adding new colored wood mulch this... Read More

Mild Maryland Winter, Good for business?

Dave Granlund's cartoonist rendition for Mild Winter 2011-2012   Maryland has been lucky this winter and so far has missed out on major snow storms hitting the area.  But, is all this mild weather good for business?    Well, it depends on who you ask!  In the construction industry, weather plays an integral part in daily schedules and livelihood!  Mild winters generally mean more rain than snow. Although more rain typically means projects... Read More

Mobile Crushing- The Urban Quarry

As many of the nations older buildings become under disrepair, they are being demolished at an amazing rate to make way for new projects.  The best, and sometimes most economical way to recycle buildings that are made mostly of concrete, brick and cinder block, is to demolish and separate the broken masonry materials and crush them into reusable materials for future projects on site. Enter the Patuxent Materials’ mobile crusher unit, which will... Read More

New Trucks Arrive at Patuxent Materials

The State of Maryland has introduced a number of laws and regulations designed to reduce vehicle emissions and protect the environment. Here at Patuxent Materials, we’ve made a commitment not just to staying in compliance, but to maintaining a modern and efficient vehicle fleet. To this end, we were excited to take delivery of a new fleet of 15 Peterbilt model 388 trucks. The 388 is Peterbilt’s traditional model for regional and heavy hauling... Read More

Blue Mount Quarry

Blue Mount Quarry, located in scenic White Hall, Maryland off of Interstate 83 and on the banks of the Gunpowder River, provides Baltimore area contractors with a convenient source for various sized crushed stone aggregates for use on construction projects. Blue Mount Quarry was recently awarded Maryland State Highway Administration’s stamp of approval in the which tests quarries throughout the state for uses on state road projects. Our... Read More

Welcome to the new Patuxent Companies Blog!

Welcome to the Patuxent Companies blog! Patuxent Companies has been providing customers with the diversity of services needed in today’s construction and home improvement projects since 1987. For over 25 years, Patuxent Materials, Inc. has been serving the aggregate delivery needs of contractors throughout the Baltimore Washington Metropolitan area. Established in 1987, Patuxent Materials, Inc. started with a small construction aggregate re-sale... Read More