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Ask Washington Rock: What are the Pros and Cons of Using Gravel Grids?

August 7, 2023
Washington Rock
by Washington Rock

This article is the second in a three-part series about gravel grids:

  • “What are Gravel Grids?”
  • “What are the Pros and Cons of Gravel Grids?” (this article)
  • “How Do I Pick a Gravel Grid Product?”

In this article, we go in depth about the pros and cons of using gravel grids.

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The Science of Creating Rock Recipes: How We Crush Rock

March 31, 2020
Eve Hart
by Eve Hart

Making gravel is a lot like making cookies from scratch: it starts with a recipe.

In this article, you’ll learn about how we create our product recipes, the basics of crushing rock, and the ways we’re changing the system.

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The Foundation for a Great Game: How Synthetic Turf Fields Are Built

January 29, 2020
Eve Hart
by Eve Hart

One of football’s biggest stars is often ignored: the field the game is played on.

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Our Five Favorite Rock Finds

October 17, 2018
Washington Rock
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Every year, Washington Rock produces over 1 million tons of rock, sand, and soil products. …Continued

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Quarries and Pits and Mines (Oh My!): Why They’re Important

June 9, 2018
Eve Hart
by Eve Hart

Modern life simply wouldn’t be possible without materials from mines.
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What is Overlay Aggregate?

November 18, 2016
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by Eve Hart

St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands has it. Utah, New Mexico, and South Dakota have all used it. What is it? Washington Rock’s Armorstone.

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The Fall season officially starts this Saturday! A The Fall season officially starts this Saturday! Autumn is a great time for planting—or adding gravel, like these homeowners did!

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