Have you heard of pervious
ground covering? Installing reinforced turf
allows water to drain back into the soil as opposed to impervious pavers and
materials that prevent water from reaching the ground beneath them.
Here are four reasons why you
should choose permeable paving:
Better surface water management
By using grasscrete and grass pavers,
the ground can absorb and filter water through the covering. This helps in the
natural process of recycling water back to the soil.
Reduces the heat island effect
When the ground absorbs water,
the surface and surrounding area temperatures become cooler compared to soil
with impervious covering. Reducing the heat island effect improves the health
of local vegetation. It also improves air quality. You can also use light-coloured
grass protection mesh that can reflect sunlight, further reducing the heat produced.
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| Heat island effect on solid concrete |
Less irrigation demand
Allowing water to seep into the
ground means you may not need to irrigate. This saves you time, money and
reduce the amount of water consumed for everyday irrigation requirements.
Gives a better appearance
Using permeable materials makes
your driveway look better. It’s lighter and more refreshing when adding greens
to your surroundings. Alternative products like grass
parking mesh also eliminate unpleasant
odours which are given off by asphalt and concrete.
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| Park on grass using grass pavers |
Permeable paving systems are
great in improving your property. They are also environmentally friendly and
need little maintenance. Keep these points in mind the next time look to
landscape your property.
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