DISCLAIMER: Please allow for up to 15% of the load to contain pieces larger than the 6"-18" range. This product can contain pieces of rock that may be up to 3 feet oversized from the 6"-18" range. Delivered product may also contain traces of dirt as the dirt is used to line and protect the trucks from the loose, heavy rip rap.
Rip Rap 6-18" - Small to Large Boulders
Approx. 30-400 lbs by piece
Loose, angular stone that interlocks well to act as 'armour' for erosion control. Typically made of granite or limestone, but may be made from a number of different types of stone or recycled material. This will vary location to location.
Common applications include:
Erosion control
Sea walls
River bank lining for stabilization
Bridge abutments
Gabion baskets
Slope stability
Cha
el flow control
Jetties
Shoreline Protection
Railroad ballast
Lining for roads, driveways and parking lots
Inlets and outlets for culverts and storm pipes/drains
Rip Rap 6"-18" Uses and Applications
- Erosion control along shorelines and riverbanks.
- Stabilization of slopes and embankments to prevent soil loss.
- Drainage channels to manage water flow and prevent flooding.
- Decorative borders in landscaping for garden beds and pathways.
- Rock features in dry river beds or xeriscaping designs.
- Foundation support for retaining walls and structures.
- Hardscaping elements for seating areas or patios.
- Wildlife habitats in natural landscaping projects.
- Water feature enhancements in ponds or streams.
- Aesthetic enhancements in rock gardens or natural landscapes.
- Natural barriers to define property lines or areas.
- Base material for outdoor fire pits to withstand heat.
- Fill for bicycle or pedestrian trails in rugged terrain.
- Support for pilings in construction near water bodies.
- Landscape stabilization in areas prone to flooding.
- Temporary or permanent plant stabilizers in restoration projects.
- Low-maintenance ground cover in difficult-to-mow areas.
- Base layer for outdoor sculptures or art installations.
- Creating seating walls in outdoor entertaining spaces.
- Protection around utility line installations against erosion.
- Infilling around drainage pipes to enhance flow and stability.
- Minimizing soil compaction in garden areas with heavy traffic.
- Slope accentuation for visual appeal in hilly landscapes.
- Natural barriers to control movement of sediment in construction zones.
- Enhancing natural beauty in public parks or nature trails.
- Integrating into pathways as a walking surface in rugged environments.
Disclaimer
Size Variation: Please allow for up to 5% larger or smaller pieces as well as up to 5% fine material within your product than what is described in the product information. This is due to the sieve mechanism.
Product Coloration: Product may appear darker or lighter than the picture due to being a natural product.
Guiding Volume: On orders of 4 tons or more, please allow for 5% more or less in product quantity regarding your ordered amount.
On orders less than 4 tons, please allow for 10% more or less product quantity regarding your ordered amount.
On much larger orders, the percentage of quantity difference will be reduced. These differences are due to the nature of the loading mechanism.
