What Is Porous Pavement?
Porous pavement is a recent innovation that is making the coexistence of plants and humans possible like never before. It enables a transformation of the existing systems affecting both the quality of life and life-sustaining systems of urban trees.
Porous paving systems allow water to percolate through its pores. It allows the water to seep into the underground water table and not pool or stream down the sides. This water infiltration helps not only in balancing the environment but also eliminates the need to maintain a drainage system.
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Root Cause, we install a flexible, rubberized, porous paving system known as Porous Pave XL. This practice offers a superior solution to allow people and trees to live cohesively in a wide variety of commercial, residential, and public works applications. We install this best practice paving in tree pits (i.e. the opening in the sidewalk for the area around the tree), walking paths in the vicinity of tree roots, parking paths, and driveways. The next time you are walking in downtown Seattle, look down and you will see firsthand the quality as well as the workmanship of Root Cause.
Benefits Of Porous Paving Systems
Porous paving offers superior permeability, exceptional adaptability, and remarkable durability. It facilitates efficient water drainage by allowing the water to percolate through the pavement and into the soil below. In contrast, traditional concrete or asphalt pavements force water to run off the sides and into the streets.
- Flood And Storm Management
Porous pave helps in flood and water management. It prevents water accumulation and provides environmentally-friendly solutions for driveways, pavements, lanes, roadways, and industrial yards.
- Durable
Like traditional paving solutions, porous paving systems are also durable and and highly adaptable, ensuring long-lasting performance while helping maintain a clean and green environment.
- Cost-Effective
These solutions come with a reasonable price tag and can save you time and money on future tree care and sidewalk/driveway repairs. Porous paving can be installed for the same amount of money as the traditional paving systems.
- Environmentally Friendly
Porous systems prevent water runoff by allowing water to percolate down in the water table instead of accumulating runoff pollution from roads and sidewalks enroute to our streams, rivers, lakes, and the ocean.
- Compliments Modern Infrastructure
It is the need of the hour to update existing infrastructure and switch to smarter and more sustainable solutions. Porous paving aptly provides a cost-effective solution that matches modern infrastructure.
How Do Porous Paving Systems Work?
Porous paving systems work in the same way as the natural ground. They feature pores that allow water to infiltrate below. This water then gradually seeps into the natural underground water table, thus preventing water runoff.
During periods of rain and storms, porous paving systems play a crucial role in regulating excessive water accumulation. These systems enable rainwater absorption into the ground, a feature lacking in concrete and asphalt paving.
The material is a combination of rubber, rock, and glue mixed together, containing 25% pore space to allow water to pass through and reach the roots of the trees. Flexible porous paving, made from kiln-dried rock, glue, and recycled tires, not only helps us preserve existing trees but also expands the pedestrian surface around them. Think of it as creating more space for walking and bicycling beloved by Seattleites, and fewer tripping hazards for the elderly and the fashionistas in high heels.
Porous paving is revolutionizing the way we can mutually thrive with trees in our built environments. Embracing this straightforward yet innovative technique helps maintain environmental balance and aids in managing stormwater, runoff, flood risks, and pedestrian safety. Let’s imbibe these simple yet durable solutions for a better tomorrow.
