Rip Rap Type 3 (Football Size)

Rip Rap Type 3 (Football Size)

Rip Rap Type 3 (Football Size) is a heavy stone product for shoreline edges, drainage ditches, slope protection, and other spots where water can move fast and wash out soil. If you need a tough surface that stays in place better than loose fill, this stone is a strong choice. It is often used on private properties, job sites, and farm roads where runoff needs a stable rock layer. For projects around gravel and sand work, this material pairs well with base layers and drainage plans that need extra weight and coverage.

Here’s why many property owners and contractors pick this product: it helps slow erosion, it stands up well in wet areas, and it brings a clean, natural stone look to open ground. It also fits well with other materials such as river rock when a site needs both function and a finished look. If your property has washout trouble after storms, this stone can be part of a practical fix.

Benefits

• Helps protect slopes, banks, and ditch lines from washout
• Works well where water flow is strong or repeated rain causes movement
• Supports drainage plans on rural and residential sites
• Stays put better than lighter decorative stone in exposed areas
• Pairs well with fabric, base stone, and other drainage materials

Specifications

This rip rap is sold by the ton and is sized for heavy coverage. Football-size stone offers large coverage pieces that interlock well in many drainage and erosion control settings. The stone color is natural gray with mixed earth tones depending on the quarry load. Before ordering, measure the area length, width, and depth so you can estimate how much coverage you need. If your project includes a new roadside edge, channel repair, or a bank that has started to cut away, this material can help create a more stable surface.

Rip Rap Type 3 (Football Size) is often used near culverts, retention areas, and sloped ground where water speed is a concern. It can also support access points near work zones or utility areas. If you are planning a broader property project, you may also want to review top soils for grading and shaping before stone placement. For homeowners near creek edges or low spots, combining grading work with this rock often gives better results than stone alone.