Ballast Rock
Angular 4"–6" crushed stone for railroad ballast, heavy erosion control, large gabion baskets, and major drainage. Built to carry loads and resist movement.
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What is Ballast Rock used for?
Angular 4"–6" crushed stone for railroad ballast, heavy erosion control, large gabion baskets, and major drainage. Built to carry loads and resist movement.
- Not ideal for residential driveways
- Not ideal for walking surfaces
- Not ideal for small drainage systems
- Not ideal for paver bases or fine work
What customers say about Ballast Rock
“Half-acre project. The driver placed the load exactly where the crew could reach it. Saved us hours of shoveling.”
Verified purchase“Got a text when the truck left and another when it was 15 minutes out. That alone is worth switching from my old supplier.”
Verified purchase“Same-day delivery during a hurricane prep weekend — I didn't believe it would happen and it did. Driver was professional, dropped exactly where I asked.”
Verified purchase“Third order in two months. Property manager here — multi-site scheduling actually works the way they describe. No more chasing yards.”
Verified purchaseTechnical specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 4" – 6" (100 – 150 mm) |
| Color | Off-white to light gray (limestone) |
| Material | Crushed limestone or granite |
| Fines Content | < 2% |
| Drainage | Excellent (very high voids) |
| Angularity | Angular |
| Reference | AREMA railroad ballast / ASTM C33 |
| Density | 1 ton ≈ 0.77 cu yd | 1 cu yd ≈ 1.30 tons |
| Coverage (1 ft thickness) | ~10 sq ft per ton |
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