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Pervious Concrete

What is Pervious Concrete? – Pervious concrete is a mixture of coarse aggregate, Portland cement, water and little to no sand. A regular pervious concrete pavement features a 15-25% void structure and allows for 3-8 gallons of water per minute to pass through each square foot. (More)

Pervious Concrete Challenges – Throught the nation, pervious concrete pavements are gaining popularity as practical stormwater management systems. Both regional and national concrete promotional associations have had successes in projects utilizing pervious concrete. Nonetheless, there have been instances in which claims and expectations regarding pervious concrete have not been met. (More)