Reliable Technology for Tomorrow

Permeable pavers are specifically designed to infiltrate rainfall through the surface, allowing for natural stormwater drainage and groundwater recharge, while reducing runoff and pollutant entry into the soil. Creating a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to conventional asphalt and concrete surfaces, as well as a smart, economical solution to stormwater management.

THE PROCESS IS THE SOLUTION

While there are different types of permeable paving technologies, suitable for different / specific applications, all permeable paver systems consist of a durable, pervious surface overlaying a crushed stone base that stores rainwater before it infiltrates into the underlying soil. More specifically, permeable pavements rely on the ability of open-graded aggregate in their surfaces and base to receive, store, and infiltrate runoff. With high initial surface infiltration rates, permeable pavements can immediately infiltrate and store rainfall from most storm events. In many cases, stormwater runoff from the pavement is completely eliminated - along with the pollutants that come with it! Click here to learn more about the immense ecological benefits of permeable paver systems.

THE DETAILS OF WEATHERING THE STORM

There are two main ways to make a paver "pervious": it can either have void spaces cast directly into its surface, or possess a series of interlocking joints with open areas in between individual pavers. Whichever way a paver is constructed, the important aspect is the open-graded aggregate in their surfaces which works to receive, store, and infiltrate runoff. Depending on the type of paver used, and the site conditions, the aggregate base can be constructed over either a compacted or an uncompacted in-situ subgrade. This subgrade receives water through the individual paver joints or apertures down into the aggregate base. The elimination of finer aggregates allows for a permeable paver to achieve a high infiltration rate, by creating voids in the aggregate base that allow for temporary storage of stormwater. When high permeable soils are present, runoff can infiltrate directly into the subgrade, and when low permeable soils are present, it is removed via drainage pipes to an existing drainage infrastructure. Thus recharging the earth, while at the same time creating a natural filtration process that reduces pollutants from entering our existing water sources. Learn more about how the different types of permeable pavers work here.

CASE STUDIES / FEATURED PROJECTS

The world of permeable paving is always evolving! Stay abreast of the latest projects being developed and read about the success of already completed projects here. Plus, find out how to get your next Green paving project featured on our site!

SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS

While the end-benefits all focus on creating a Greener solution to stormwater management, all permeable pavers are not the same! Lean more about the different types of systems and specific materials for eco-friendly paving, as well as their primary applications.

LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID)

LID is a system for Green development that focuses on careful site design and decentralized stormwater management to help reduce the environmental footprint associated with new growth. See how permeable paving fits in to this bigger picture!