What types of permeable paving systems are available?
There are two common types of permeable paving systems,Attenuation and Infiltration.
Typical Attenuation System
The Attenuation system temporarily stores the water in the crushed stone beneath the paving before being slowly released back into the drainage systems. This therefore reduces the peak downstream flow from a result of heavy rainfall.
Typical Infiltration System
The Infiltration system allows the water to flow slowly through the crushed stone beneath the paving before being slowly released back into the ground through a geotextile.
What system should I use?
Tobermore can introduce you to specialist engineers, who can provide design advice for your permeable paving project.
What are the key components of a permeable paving system?
The key components of the system are the sub-base, the bedding layer, the paving blocks and the jointing grit. As long as the system has been adequately designed for the site the most important next step is to get these components right.
