Washougal Gray Basalt Squares & Recs
A cut basalt in light to medium gray, sorted into square and rectangular faces and quarried in Washougal, Washington just across the Columbia from Portland. Each piece runs 3 to 5 inches thick, giving the stone enough depth to read as a solid block while keeping flat faces for stacking. The mix of square and rectangular shapes builds a fitted, coursed pattern, which makes it the right pick for structured walls, veneer, and feature facing.
The gray coloring is lighter than the dark gray of standard Columbia River basalt, which gives walls a calm, contemporary feel while holding the durability and weather resistance of volcanic stone. Coverage runs 12 to 16 square feet per ton stacked, lower than thinner ledgestone because the pieces are thicker and more three-dimensional.
Disclaimer
While we strive to provide accurate images of our materials on our website, it is important to note that these images are for illustrative purposes only. The actual products in stock may differ in color and appearance due to the natural variations of the materials and the ongoing changes in our inventory. We source many of our materials from multiple quarries in the area and stockpiles can change daily. Customers are highly encouraged to visit our locations and view the materials in-person before placing an order. If color or texture is an important factor, please consider ordering all the materials for your job at one time to ensure consistency.Common Uses
- Structured wall veneer: Face walls and pillars with a fitted pattern of squares and rectangles
- Freestanding walls: Stack courses for short garden and seat walls with a coursed look
- Fireplace and feature surrounds: Frame fire features and entry walls with squared stone
- Raised bed walls: Build planter and bed surrounds with stable, blocky pieces
- Pillar and column facing: Wrap posts and gate columns with a tight, geometric face
- Accent panels: Set a stone panel into siding or fencing as a textured focal point
Material Details
- Unit type: Squared and rectangular basalt
- Dimensions: 3″ to 5″ thick, square and rectangular faces
- Shape: Mixed squares and rectangles with flat faces for coursing
- Coverage: 12 to 16 square feet per ton, stacked
- Color: Light to medium gray
- Source: Quarried in Washougal, Washington
- Sold by: Ton
- Typical placement: Dry-stacked or mortared over a backing for veneer, or set on a compacted gravel base for freestanding walls. The flat faces and squared edges fit together cleanly and hold position through freeze-thaw cycles.
