Natural Building Stone and Stone Veneer

Gresham Building Stone Supply FAQ

• When are you open?

  We are open to the general public and landscaping professionals during the following days and hours:

  Summer Hours: (Mar-Oct) M-F 7:30-5:30, Sat 8-5, Sun 10-4.
  Winter Hours: (Nov-Feb) M-F 7:30-4:30, Sat 9-4, closed Sunday

• Do you sell building stone by weight or volume?

  Most rock products are sold by the pound or ton. You will choose the stone you need based on your application (e.g. the dimensions you need to cover with stone veneer). Often we will weigh your vehicle before and after it is loaded, and take the difference as the weight of the product.

  Stone veneer and other building stone is often sold by the pallet. A pallet can weigh 3000-4000 lbs

• Why do you sell rock by weight and not per yard?

  Selling by weight is the most accurate unit of measure for rock products. Also, it allows for you to get a specific quantity so you’re not limited to ½ or 1 yard increments.

• How much does a ton weigh?

  A ton weighs 2,000 lbs

• What is the minimum amount of building stone I can order?

  There is no minimum amount of rock products you can order.

• How much rock will I require?

  You can use our calculator to help figure out the amount and cost of building stone you will need. The weight is based on the density of the stone and volume required, which can be determined by measuring the length, width, height, and depth of your project and multiplying.

• Can I choose the rocks I want?

  Yes, if you’re looking for that perfect piece we generally have 2-3 open pallets so you can find it.

• Do I have to load my own vehicle?

  We have equipment to handle most of the heavy lifting, however if you have an enclosed vehicle it may be difficult for our equipment to safely load it so loading by hand may become necessary.

  If you are selecting specific rocks you will need to hand load those, as well as any small quantities of product that need to be loaded in small containers such as buckets.

• How do I know how much building stone my vehicle can haul?

  The GVW rating for your vehicle (typically located on the driver’s side door frame or in your owner’s manual) is the maximum total gross weight allowed per your manufacturer’s specifications. We have a drive-on scale so when you arrive we can determine at that point how much may be safely loaded, depending on your scale or tare weight.

• Do you deliver, how much will it cost, and how much time do I need to order?

  Delivery is available and prices vary depending on product type, quantity, and destination but typically runs $65+ for local dump truck deliveries. 1-2 days is usually enough time to schedule deliveries, and sometimes we can do it the same day, but that depends on availability. A discounted $25 delivery charge is available for nearby bark or compost orders and select soil orders of 8 yards at a time!

  As a Uhaul neighborhood rental center we also have Uhaul trucks/trailers available much of the time. They are a good value for hauling small loads, and a GREAT value compared to a forklift truck when hauling pallets of product (but you unload by hand). Call ahead for availability and pricing.

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