
{"id":23472,"date":"2025-07-01T13:55:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=23472"},"modified":"2026-09-11T16:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:40:13","slug":"design-and-specification-of-permeable-paving-by-loading-categories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/design-and-specification-of-permeable-paving-by-loading-categories\/","title":{"rendered":"Design and specification of permeable paving by loading categories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Loading categories describe the type of traffic and loading <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">an area of permeable block paving is expected to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">withstand<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. These range from light domestic applications through to heavy traffic areas with up to 1000 large HGVs per week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/permeable-paving\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">permeable paving <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">specification must provide sufficient support to meet the requirements of each loading category. This requires particular attention to be paid to the sub<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">base and capping layers that support the permeable paving.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most permeable pavement designs require a full engineering approach. However, at the project appraisal stage, having standard solutions available is usually suitable. In this blog<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> we will first look at the loading categories for permeable paving and then explain how to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/sub-base-specifier-tool\/\">free sub base specifier tool<\/a> to obtain suitable permeable drawings for each category.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the loading categories used for permeable paving?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The loading categories used for permeable paving design<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">are listed in the table below. They range from Category A, the lowest loading category<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> through to Category F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> describing the highest<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-76\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-76 table table-bordered fftable table-discontinued\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Category \/ Application <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Msa<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Road Category<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Application <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u226430<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\" class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Adopted highways and commercial\/industrial developments used by a high number of commercial vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u226410<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u22642.5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u22640.5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Adopted highways and other roads used by a moderate number of commercial vehicles<br \/>\n\u2022 Pedestrian areas subjected to regular overrun of commercial vehicles<br \/>\n\u2022 Industrial premises<br \/>\n\u2022 Petrol station forecourts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u22640.05<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Pedestrian areas subjected to occasional overrun of commercial vehicles<br \/>\n\u2022 Car parks receiving occasional commercial vehicular traffic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u22640.007<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Urban footways with no planned vehicular overrun<br \/>\n\u2022 Pedestrian areas used by light goods vehicles, emergency vehicles and maintenance vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Footways, pedestrian and cycle areas, domestic driveways or access routes subject to manoeuvring of cars and light goods vehicles<br \/>\n\u2022 No access for other commercial vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Footways, pedestrian and cycle areas, parking spaces subject to cars and light goods vehicles<br \/>\n\u2022 No access for other commercial vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 Footpaths, pedestrian and cycle areas, excluding all vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What factors affect the design of the permeable paving sub<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">base and capping layers?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two key factors affect<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> permeable paving specification, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">particularly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the design of the sub<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">base and capping layers. One is the strength of the soil<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and the other is the loading category <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the permeable paving is required to support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The influence of CBR on permeable paving sub<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">base and capping layers\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The strength of the soil and its stiffness can be measured by its CBR (California Bearing Ratio). Prior to project commencement, it is advised that all sites are independently inspected and assessed by a suitable qualified engineer to establish the CBR of the subgrade present.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the CBR figure is 5% or greater, capping layers \u2013 these are layers of material introduced to improve the supporting strength of the permeable paving design \u2013 are not required.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The influence of loading categories on<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">permeable paving sub<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">bases and capping layers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The loading categories we covered in the earlier table may require capping thickness to be adjusted upward<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to ensure that a firm working platform can be achieved<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, capable of sustaining<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> loads from construction traffic without deforming excessively. It should also offer sufficient reaction to allow the overlying materials to be fully compacted. All pavements, including permeable solutions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">must meet the requirements of BS7533-103 in terms of installation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are examples of standard designs of sub<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">bases and capping layers for permeable paving?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The thicknesses of coarse graded aggregate in the examples will be suitable for the traffic conditions shown. In the case of attenuation designs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> where water is contained to be released later into drainage systems<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the aggregate should be thick enough to meet the attenuation requirements. However, a site-specific hydraulic analysis should be carried out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the case of infiltration designs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> where water slowly drains from the sub base into the ground<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> there is usually no need to check hydraulic capacity. However, a check must be made on the infiltration capacity of the ground. The ground must be proven to accept 20mm of water in one hour. This figure will have to be scaled up if the pavement is infiltrating water draining towards it from impermeable paving or from downpipes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where traffic weights exceed those commonly encountered on public highways, specialised design advice should be sought.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How can I get permeable paving sub-base drawings for my project?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Every permeable paving project has its own requirements, with the appropriate pavement build-up influenced by factors such as the expected loading category and the Tobermore paving product specified.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">With Tobermore\u2019s free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/sub-base-specifier-tool\/\"><strong>Sub Base Specifier Tool<\/strong><\/a>, you can quickly generate a preliminary sub-base design drawing tailored to your project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Simply enter a few key project details, select Permeable Paving as your product type, choose the loading category that best represents your project and select your preferred Tobermore product. The tool will then generate a preliminary sub-base specification and drawing for infiltration, partial infiltration or attenuation systems, helping to support your initial design and project planning.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working on a car park, residential development, commercial scheme or other permeable paving project, the tool provides a quick and easy starting point for planning the pavement build-up.<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Craig McBride, Tobermore\u2019s Technical and Product Training Manager, comments:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cIt is important that permeable paving systems are designed to offer the correct support for the project loading categories. Understanding the factors at play<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> such as the strength of the soil as well as the loads that will be encountered by the permeable paving<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is key to getting the design right. We have a wealth of experience and can also call upon specialist engineering and design advice when required. 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