Permeable Pavers

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Permeable Pavers
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• Permeable pavers are interlocking pavers that
  have joints between them that are filled with
  small stones. Because of the space in the joints
  between the interlocking pavers, water enters
  this space and flows through to a base of crushed
  stone layers and then into the soil below. As a
  result the satones in the joints, this provides
  100 surface permeability and reduces storm water
  and filters out pollutants.

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The Future of Interlocking Pavers

• Last year on July 8th, 2014, we all felt the
  after effects of one of the biggest rain storms
  to hit the Greater Toronto Area. With reports of
  major streets completely underwater and even a
  major rescue operation on the GO train, storm
  water has become an issue as a result of all the
  impervious surfaces that have been created to
  handle ever increasing volume of vehicular
  traffic. As a result, this has impacted stream
  bank erosion, flooding and polluting of streams,
  lakes and rivers which also affects our source of
  drinking water.

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• It should come as no surprise that cities are
  now looking for cost effective storm water
  management solutions. Permeable pavements are
  what cities around the world are looking at now
  and beyond to help combat storm water runoff. It
  is also something that homeowners should be
  considering as well to help contribute to the
  reduction of harmful and potentially devastating
  effects of storm water on our environment.

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Its Green More ?

• The cost of installing permeable pavers is
  comparable to the installation of standard
  interlocking pavers. At Toemar, we have a product
  called Moderna and it can be configured in a
  specific pattern so that it is permeable while
  creating the high end look of regular square-cut
  flagstone. In addition, the base created for
  permeable pavers is essentially identical with
  the exception of using more pervious base such as
  ¾ clear stone and high performance bedding (HPB)
  which will allow a flow through of the water into
  the soil base.

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How does it look?

• Depending on what your needs are and your
  taste, you can setup your permeable pavers in
  many different configurations for your driveway
  and/or walkway. You can set it up so that it
  looks just like a standard interlocking paver
  driveway or you can green it up as part of the
  natural look.

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Other Benefits of Permeable Pavers

• In addition to diverting water from storm
  sewers which goes into stream, permeable pavers
  can also reduce something called heat island
  effect. This effect is caused by the buildup of
  heat in and around cities, towns, and structures.
  Asphalt and concrete absorb sunlight and convert
  it to heat and that is why when you walk on your
  driveway or a mall parking lot it feels that much
  warmer.Lastly, by retaining water on your
  property you not only water the plants but also
  return water to the water table on your property.

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