57 Stone
A family tradition spanning over 60 years. Serving Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Floyd, Polk, Gordon and surrounding counties.
57 Stone is arguably the most recognizable and widely used aggregate in the construction industry across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta. This clean, crushed stone is defined by its precise grading—typically ranging from 1/2 inch to 1 inch in size—and its status as a “washed” material, meaning all fine dust and dirt have been removed. This clean composition and specific sizing make it indispensable for both structural applications (like concrete) and water management (like drainage). At Kevin Westmoreland Trucking, we treat this essential material with the priority it deserves, guaranteeing its reliable, high-capacity delivery, backed by our 60-year family tradition of honesty and dependability.
Why 57 Stone is the Go-To Aggregate
The popularity of 57 Stone stems from its perfect balance of size, consistency, and cleanliness, which translates into critical functional advantages:
- Uniformity for Concrete: The consistent sizing of 57 Stone is mandatory for concrete mix designs. It ensures proper structural integrity and consistent strength in concrete slabs, foundations, and precast components, as it allows the cement paste to flow evenly around the aggregates.
- Maximum Permeability: As a clean stone, 57 Stone has excellent voids between the pieces, allowing water to flow through unimpeded. This is vital for effective drainage systems, preventing water buildup and hydrostatic pressure.
- Easy Installation: The stone is easy to spread, rake, and manage, making it simple for contractors and homeowners to use for backfill, leveling, and creating decorative areas.
Essential Applications for 57 Stone
Our reliable MACK truck fleet is constantly delivering bulk quantities of 57 Stone (up to 18.5 tons per trip) to every type of project throughout our service area, including Cartersville, Kennesaw, and Marietta:
Concrete Production
This is the primary function of 57 Stone. It serves as the coarse aggregate that gives concrete its compressive strength. Whether mixing concrete on-site or supplying a local batch plant, 57 Stone is the standardized ingredient that ensures the concrete meets required structural specifications.
Drainage Solutions (French Drains)
57 Stone is the most popular material for French drains and perimeter drainage systems. Its high permeability rapidly collects and diverts groundwater away from foundations, basement walls, and low-lying areas, protecting property from water damage.
Utility Trench Backfill
Used as a protective bedding and backfill around utility pipes and cables, 57 Stone provides a cushioned, well-draining environment. It shields the utilities from sharp rocks and prevents water from pooling around the lines, reducing the risk of corrosion or damage from freezing.
Driveway Underlayment and Base
In certain construction scenarios, particularly where heavy moisture is a concern, 57 Stone is used as a protective sub-base layer beneath final pavement or compacted subgrade, ensuring water drains quickly away from the structural layers.
Decorative Landscaping
While highly functional, 57 Stone is also used decoratively around shrubbery, along walkways, and around building foundations. Its light color and clean appearance provide a neat, professional border that contrasts well with mulch and plantings. By choosing Kevin Westmoreland Trucking, you secure a hauling partner dedicated to delivering this essential material accurately and on time. We ensure the structural integrity of your project begins with a reliable supply of high-quality 57 Stone. Contact us today to schedule your bulk 57 Stone delivery.