pitching stone

A Reliable Solution for Slope and Surface Protection

Pitching stone is a highly durable material used for stabilising slopes, protecting surfaces, and enhancing drainage systems in construction and landscaping projects. Known for its strength and versatility, pitching stone is widely employed in projects where erosion control and long-term stability are critical. Its natural appearance and functionality make it an essential choice for both infrastructure and aesthetic applications.
 

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Erosion Control and Stability

Pitching stone provides a robust barrier against soil erosion, particularly on slopes and embankments. Its weight and interlocking properties ensure that it remains securely in place, offering long-lasting stability even in harsh weather conditions.

Enhanced Permeability

The natural gaps between pitching stones allow water to flow freely, preventing waterlogging and supporting effective drainage systems. This makes it an ideal choice for flood-prone areas or projects requiring sustainable drainage solutions.

Natural Aesthetic Appeal

Pitching stone’s rugged and natural appearance complements both urban and rural landscapes. It integrates seamlessly into the surrounding environment, offering both functionality and visual appeal for a variety of projects.

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Why use our Pitching Stone?

Pitching stone is an exceptional material known for its durability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits, making it a preferred choice for a wide range of construction and landscaping projects. Its natural strength ensures long-lasting performance, as it is highly resistant to weathering and erosion, allowing it to maintain structural integrity for decades even in challenging conditions. This reliability makes pitching stone an excellent option for projects that demand stability and minimal maintenance. Our material complies with the 6B specification, categorised within the Series 600 Earthworks for Highway Work.

One of the standout advantages of pitching stone is its cost-effectiveness. While the initial investment may be comparable to other materials, its durability and low-maintenance nature significantly reduce repair and replacement costs over time. This makes it an economically viable solution for large-scale applications where longevity and consistent performance are critical.

In addition to its functional benefits, pitching stone is also an eco-friendly material. Being a naturally sourced product, it has a low environmental impact during production. Its porous nature supports sustainable drainage by allowing water to flow freely, preventing waterlogging, and protecting ecosystems from disruption. This permeability also reduces surface runoff, helping to manage stormwater effectively and mitigate flooding risks. For projects that require a material combining strength, cost efficiency, and environmental responsibility, pitching stone stands out as a versatile and reliable choice. Its balance of practical and ecological benefits ensures that it meets both functional and sustainability goals, making it a smart investment for any project.

Pitching Stone acts as the perfect compliment to any pre-existing infrastructure when you’re working to a larger requirement than Gabion Stone. Our highly durable Pitching Stone can be used as an alternative to a Walling Stone, with sizes ranging up to 300mm.
Our excellent Pitching Stone boasts many practical applications including Erosion Control, Path Construction/Landscaping and Shoreline Protection. This makes it a perfect choice for your large scale landscaping projects.
Pitching Stone is available from anywhere across the country, we can produce this excellent product in every region ranging from parts of Scotland, all the way down to the South West of England.
We can transport our heavy duty Gabion Stone all over the UK, with excellent logistics services meaning we can distribute by sea, road or rail. This also works towards our sustainability goals as we can differentiate our modes of transport depending on your requirements.

 

APPLICATIONS
  • Slope and embankment stabilisation: preventing landslides and soil erosion in infrastructure and landscaping.
  • Riverbank and canal lining: It is an effective material for lining riverbanks, canals, and drainage channels, protecting them from erosion caused by water flow.
  • Erosion control: The stone design creates a barrier that allows water to flow while reducing the amount of soil and sediment that runs off increasing design life. 
  • Path construction: Stone paths can be incorporated with stone features like culverts and water breaks to control water runoff and erosion. 
  • Landscaping: The range of sizing can be used in landscaping and construction projects, especially for retaining walls or decorative stone walls. 
  • Shoreline and sea defence: Pitching stones can be used for shoreline and sea defence design either complementing Armourstone or a separate installation (dependent on requirements)

Specification

  • Grading:
    • Compliant with 6B specification - categorised within the Series 600 Earthworks for Highway Work
    • Ensures the longevity & structural integrity of highways
    • Granular fill intended as a starting layer
  • Size:
    • Ranges from 100mm to 300mm
    • Used as Walling Stone, or to fill Gabion Baskets
    • Spread into cement mortar to close joints
       

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