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Pervious Concrete:

Why use it?

 

    Pervious concrete is an innovative building material with many environmental, economic, and structural advantages. The proper utilization of pervious concrete is a recognized Best Management Practice by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for providing first-flush pollution control and stormwater management. Property owners and developers can also reduce fees and enhance the bottom line by using pervious concrete, which commonly provides 20-40 years of service with little or no maintenance.

 

 

Environmental Benefits:

 

Stormwater Management

 

High Albedo

 

Parking Area Ecosystems

 

Heat Island Effect

 

Economic Benefits:

 

Alternative to costly stormwater management practices

 

Avoid stormwater impact fees

for impervious areas

 

Utilization of regional materials and local concrete companies

 

Low life-cycle cost

 

 

 

Structural Benefits:

 

Textured Surface

 

Void Structure

 

Strength and Durability

 

 

 

 

 

 

ConcreteAnswers for Architects, Engineers and Developers:

 

Concrete

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Pavement.org

GreenConcrete.info

Concrete
Buildings.org

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Concrete.org

FlowableFill.org

GreenRoofTops.org

 

 

 


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