Pervious concrete. No doubt you've heard of it and its "green" possibilities. But how much do you know about pervious concrete and its presence in today's concrete industry? Pervious concrete is ...
With the management of stormwater, the demand for pervious concrete has increased and demand will likely continue. Thankfully, modern pervious concrete mixes have dramatically improved in terms of ...
The environmental and financial benefits of pervious concrete for paving commercial parking lots have long been recognized in the warmer climates of the United States. But as pervious concrete makes ...
When the salesman at a new residential development turned a garden hose on full force, the water disappeared into the driveway. Not one drop ran into the street, the gutter and eventually the ocean.
Any owner who has ever bathed a horse while standing on a conventional concrete surface knows the soapy runoff can quickly turn that surface into a slick hazard for both animal and human. Stephen ...
Pervious concrete as a paving material is experiencing "unbelievable growth," says Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) Executive Director Pat Kiel. "Everyday people are calling and asking ...
There's a little demonstration Stew Waller enjoys running whenever he gets a chance to demonstrate pervious concrete to a group that's unfamiliar with the product. "Anytime we start a new job, we have ...
One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. “It’s much better for the environment because it helps cut ...
Last year, the installation of a concrete driveway became a major spectacle in Victoria, Canada. “It was a real big thing,” said Ron Manuel, the owner of the driveway in the coastal capital city of ...
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The concrete oozed rather than poured out of the mixer truck, almost as if reluctant to cover the ...
One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. “It’s much better for the environment because it helps cut ...