Great article on the benefits of using permeable pavers – a somewhat controversial topic here in Southwest Florida.
Permeable pavers and aggregate drainage layer provide an aesthetic, environmental, and economical option for residential street reconstruction.
Paver advantages
In addition to the factors related to cost savings and aesthetics, use of permeable pavers means less land needs to be set aside as drainage ponds to address stormwater issues, which means more land is available for development. Therefore, businesses planning to build new developments will have fewer stormwater issues to engineer.
Green benefits
Permeable clay brick pavers are green in several ways. They’re made out of dirt and water, two of the most abundant building materials on the planet. Clay bricks cost less to manufacture than many other building materials — and they have countless recycling options. And the pavers themselves are the definition of sustainability, given that they will last for centuries.
For the full story, check out the link below.
http://www.cenews.com/magazine-article-cenews.com-2-2012-red_brick_creates_a_green_street-8692.html
I love the green movement! Every little change helps.
This is a very interesting story. Thanks for sharing.