Armourstone

A natural engineering solution for coastal protection and erosion control

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Overview

Armourstone, also known as Rock Armourstone or Rip Rap, is a substantial, heavy natural stone primarily used for coastal protection, erosion management, and landscaping. Known for its large size and irregular shape, it's often sourced from quarries for its durability, strength, and resilience against the elements.

Enhancing Natural Aesthetics

Beyond its functional benefits, Armourstone is prized for its aesthetic appeal and ability to withstand outdoor conditions, making it a popular choice for landscaping projects, including retaining walls, borders, and decorative features.

National Supply Capability

Tarmac offers comprehensive Armourstone supply across the UK, with materials accredited to BS EN 13383 standards. Various sizes are available, and our expert teams can tailor materials to suit specific project requirements.

Our specialised quarry hubs located in the NW and SW regions ensure efficient supply and distribution of Armourstone materials.

Where can Armourstone be used?

Armourstone serves a wide range of applications, playing a crucial role in various engineering and environmental projects, such as:

Coastal Revetments

Armourstone is integral to constructing coastal revetments, which absorb and deflect wave energy, safeguarding coastal infrastructure.

Coastal Protection

It's commonly used to protect coastal shorelines from erosion caused by waves, currents, and ice.

Landscaping

Utilised for decorative purposes, creating retaining walls, rock gardens, and natural features that blend seamlessly into the environment.

Breakwaters

Incorporated into breakwater structures to shield harbors, ports, and coastal developments by mitigating wave energy.

Bridge Abutment Protection  

It's employed to protect bridge abutments from scouring, ensuring their stability and longevity.

Reservoirs

Rock Armour Stone can be used in the creation of new reservoirs and the maintenance of existing reservoirs.

Stream and Riverbank Stabilisation  

Armourstone helps stabilize stream and riverbanks, preventing erosion and maintaining watercourse integrity.

Underwater Protection

Used underwater to protect submerged structures like pipelines, cables, and tunnel caps from erosion.

Why use Armourstone?

Benefits of using Armourstone in coastal protection and erosion control.

By leveraging these benefits, Armourstone contributes to sustainable coastal management, mitigating erosion impacts on both natural and human-made environments. It stands as the natural choice for civil engineering, construction, and landscaping projects.

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