What is Pervious Concrete?
As the name suggests, pervious concrete is designed to be porous while offering the strength and stability of traditional concrete. The major function of pervious concrete is to allow rainwater to seep through it and into the ground below rather than running off of the surface. Pervious concrete eliminates a majority of the pitch typically required for flat slabs to direct water into retention ponds and storm drains. It’s porous nature allows water to seep naturally into the ground, making it more environmentally friendly and a great component of "green" construction projects.
Pervious concrete is made using a mixture of large aggregate, with little to no small or fine aggregate. It is this mixture that gives the concrete its permeability. Pervious concrete is an ideal choice for a variety of flatwork applications, from driveways to parking lots, residential streets and pedestrian thoroughfares.
As the name suggests, pervious concrete is designed to be porous while offering the strength and stability of traditional concrete. The major function of pervious concrete is to allow rainwater to seep through it and into the ground below rather than running off of the surface. Pervious concrete eliminates a majority of the pitch typically required for flat slabs to direct water into retention ponds and storm drains. It’s porous nature allows water to seep naturally into the ground, making it more environmentally friendly and a great component of "green" construction projects.
Pervious concrete is made using a mixture of large aggregate, with little to no small or fine aggregate. It is this mixture that gives the concrete its permeability. Pervious concrete is an ideal choice for a variety of flatwork applications, from driveways to parking lots, residential streets and pedestrian thoroughfares.
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What are the Benefits?
• Storm-water management • Eliminates the need for retention ponds • Replenishes water tables • More efficient land management • Tree protection and environmental benefits |
Pervious Applications
• Primary Use is Pavements: • Parking lots • Streets • Plazas • Nature Trails • Walkways |
Pervious concrete can offer a durable, yet permeable, surface capable of supporting heavy traffic loads or designed rain events.
Call Creative Concrete & Supply, Inc. today and let us show you how pervious concrete will work for you.
Call Creative Concrete & Supply, Inc. today and let us show you how pervious concrete will work for you.