Permeable pavers, also known as permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP), are installed with layers of varying-sized stone or aggregate underneath that filter and direct stormwater to underground aquifers. Belgard permeable pavers mimic the way natural land absorbs water. With permeable concrete pavers, any rain that falls on your patio, walkway or driveway seeps back into the ground, reducing the burden on storm drains. A permeable paver system can even be designed to harvest and recycle rainwater.
BENEFITS OF PERMEABLE PAVERS FOR HOMEOWNERS
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Reduce water demand by placing pavers over grassed areas or harvesting and recycling water
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Reduce erosion where vegetation is dry or doesn’t grow
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Eliminate standing water here mosquitos can breed and algae or mold can grow
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Eliminate risk of evaporation of standing water and above-ground water storage
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Permeable pavers for driveways can eliminate water accumulation and reduce ice accumulation to improve vehicular safety
BENEFITS OF PERMEABLE PAVERS FOR THE COMMUNITY
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Infiltrate water back into the ground to recharge local groundwater supplies
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Maintain base flows in waterways to ensure ecosystems are self-sustaining
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Act as filter to improve local water quality
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Eliminate risk of evaporation of standing water and above-ground water storage
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Light paver colors are highly reflective and reduce heat island effect
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Reduce water use for landscaping
BENEFITS OF PERMEABLE PAVERS FOR BUILDERS
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Contribute to environmental and stormwater management best practices, including LEED credits
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Lead to cost savings by vastly reducing or even eliminating storm water infrastructure components like pipes, detention basins and storm drains
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Subsurface water storage creates increased surface space on which to develop roads, driveways, parking areas, public spaces, houses and other revenue-generating structures
Outdoor Living -- Patio/Garden
Some of our greatest memories are made outdoors. It's where we get the chance to unwind and be ourselves. It's where our friends and families love to come together to entertain, play and relax. Belgard is a place where the outdoors is always beautiful. Where the smiles never stop. In fact, we've built our reputation on fulfilling that dream. Our uncompromising level of quality and craftsmanship sets the standard for hardscapes. And our remarkably natural look and feel is unrivaled in the industry.
Since 1995, our locally made and nationally backed products have transformed thousands of residential and commercial properties across North America. Every day, our network of trained and certified contractors and dealers helps customers to envision their creative journey and realize their outdoor dreams. We strive to improve our products by spending more than 20,000 hours in research and development every year. Perfecting new products keeps us aligned to current design trends and places Belgard on the cutting edge of manufacturing techniques and technologies. At Belgard, we set the standard for landscape design and innovation. We are committed to providing you and your family with years of outdoor beauty and protection. And we can't wait to see what you think of next. So dream big, get inspired, and enjoy a lifetime of outdoor memories with Belgard Hardscapes.
