Permeable pavement, also known as pervious or porous pavement, or porous concrete or asphalt, is a type of hard surface with large spaces that allows stormwater runoff to infiltrate into drainage layers and the underlying soils below.
For this the paving blocks must have good inter-lock and include sufficient openings to let the water through. More information for Civil Engineers Vanstone's Offer:Ī permeable paving block should perform both as a load-bearer and a water-absorber. More information for Architects and Lanscape Architects Its economy there is well proven and permeable paving, depending on the application, is being specified by local authorities.įor comprehensive information, downloadable design guidelines etc.įor the latest technical know-how, technical papers etc. Permeable paving has been in use in Germany and the EU, the UK, Australia, the USA and others for over 20 years. From here it may be pumped for use in the surrounding landscape or otherwise.
Permeable paving, although not a new idea has not yet caught on in South Africa as a viable alternative to conventional paving like asphalt and concrete block paving.Īqua Random during rain: Water infiltrates immediatelyīecause it is cheaper than ordinary paving plus a stormwater collection and piping system and have the following added advantages: Permeable paving is paving that almost immediately absorbs any rain and stormwater that falls on it and lets it through to the underground water system as would happen naturally.