Surge Stone
A family tradition spanning over 60 years. Serving Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Floyd, Polk, Gordon and surrounding counties.
Surge Stone is a large, rugged aggregate material, specifically chosen for its ability to provide immediate ground stabilization and manage high-volume water flow in the most demanding construction and environmental applications across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Characterized by its substantial, often angular size (typically ranging from 3 to 6 inches, or sometimes larger, depending on the source), Surge Stone is the go-to solution when smaller aggregates simply aren’t enough. At Kevin Westmoreland Trucking, we understand the critical nature of this material, and our 60-year family tradition guarantees the reliable, high-capacity transport of Surge Stone to your site with unwavering honesty and dependability.
The Critical Role of Heavy Stabilization
What sets Surge Stone apart is its size and weight, which translate directly into superior performance in challenging conditions:
- Immediate Load Distribution: Its large fragments lock together instantly upon dumping, creating a heavy, interlocking matrix. This provides immediate stabilization over soft, saturated, or muddy subgrade, preventing heavy construction equipment from sinking.
- Severe Erosion Resistance: The stone’s sheer mass and size resist displacement by fast-moving water, making it a powerful defense against scour and erosion in drainage areas and along banks.
- High Void Ratio: As a clean, coarse stone, the large gaps (voids) between the pieces allow extraordinary volumes of water to pass through freely, making it essential for managing large, concentrated stormwater runoff.
Essential Applications for Surge Stone
Our reliable MACK truck fleet is often mobilized to deliver bulk loads of Surge Stone (up to 18.5 tons per haul) to crucial infrastructure projects throughout our service area, including Rome, Calhoun, and Dallas:
Construction Entrances and Haul Roads
The most frequent use of Surge Stone is establishing temporary construction entrances. A thick layer of Surge Stone serves as a reliable, all-weather pad that handles repeated traffic from fully loaded concrete trucks and heavy excavators. By creating a stable surface, it prevents vehicles from tracking mud onto public roads, helping contractors comply with local environmental regulations.
Major Drainage and Culvert Protection
Surge Stone is essential for projects involving major water management. It is strategically placed:
- Around Culvert Inlets/Outlets: To prevent erosion and scour damage caused by high-velocity discharge water.
- In Large Drainage Channels: To line steep ditches and create energy dissipation pads that slow down stormwater flow, preventing degradation of the surrounding banks.
Ground Improvement and Structural Fill
On sites with exceptionally poor bearing soil, Surge Stone is often used as a structural base lift or fill material. It provides an immediate, coarse layer that separates heavy foundations or road bases from highly compressible native soil, distributing the load over a wider area and minimizing the risk of settling.
Westmoreland: Your Reliable Source for Heavy Stone
Hauling material as heavy and bulky as Surge Stone requires maximum truck capacity and experienced logistics. Our commitment to dependability means we ensure your high-volume orders are fulfilled accurately and punctually. When your project demands the ultimate in ground stabilization, choose the proven hauling partner.
Contact Kevin Westmoreland Trucking today to schedule your bulk Surge Stone delivery and secure your site’s foundation.