What is rip rap?

Riprap is the name in American English given to rock armour. Also called rip rap, rubble and shot rock, this type of coarse crushed rock is used to prevent scouring as well as water erosion, wave erosion and ice erosion. Rip rap can be found on rivers, streams and coastlines protecting structures against the power of waves by dissipating the energy from waves and fast-flowing water. What is riprap used for? As mentioned above, rip rap is mostly used to prevent water erosion and scouring. This type of rock is commonly used as coastal defence as well as inland waterways and lining rivers. What is riprap made of? Rip rap consists of boulder-sized rocks, concrete blocks and other similar loose stones. When to use riprap? This type of rock should be used near bodies of water to prevent erosion and scouring. This includes oceans, ponds and lakes. How does riprap prevent erosion? Due to the concentrated surface runoff, rip rap protects soil from erosion. This makes riprap especially suitable to stabilise shoreline slopes that are unstable due to seepage. Where to buy rip rap? At Mainland Aggregates, we stock large, angular rock armour available in two sizes: 300 to 500mm rock armour and 500 to 700mm rock armour. Rock armour is not sold in a particular colour and is available loose by the tonne. So, whether you are searching for riprap for sale or riprap for erosion control, you can purchase rip rap and other aggregates at Mainland Aggregates. We also stock other aggregates, including quarried aggregates, recycled aggregates and decorative aggregates. If you are unsure which aggregate best suits your project, feel free to contact our team. We can be reached on mobile at 01234 831 108 or by email at info@mainlandaggregates.co.uk.