Permeable Pavers

conserve water with permeable paving

Permeable paving is solution which allows stormwater to move through channels created by the special angle cornered shape of the brick into a prepared sub-base. The water can then pass through a secondary filter into suitable subgrade or be stored for controlled release or harvested for non-portable use. Littlehampton makes permeable pavers to order, in a range of colours.
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permeable paving Tailored to Australia's climate

With much of Australia’s urban environment paved in an impermeable skin of concrete, stone and other materials, related problems like flash flooding and urban heating are driving ever more stringent planning and construction regulations. Stormwater management in particular comes under closer scrutiny, with councils requiring that greater percentages of sites under development be a soft, natural landscaped area.

In many cases, permeable clay paving will meet or exceed the requirements, with porous material between such as gravel. The outcome will be something more akin to a natural landscape, with the water passing through to underlying structures before infiltration into the water table, or to be redirected through drainage systems.

invest in paving that improves your local water quality

As well as reducing runoff, water quality can be improved as pollutants are filtered in the substrata layers. Importantly, such systems can function without compromising the amenity of above-lying floor areas, with products now available to suit everything from lightweight requirements for covering areas around tree roots and roof gardens, to heavy duty durability for car parks and driveways.

The benefits of these permeable paving solutions can go beyond meeting regulations, for instance, creating low-maintenance floor areas, cost-effective erosion control and eliminating the problem of tree roots lifting and cracking concrete pathways.

WHY COUNCILS, ARCHITECTS, AND HOMEOWNERS

Choose our permeable pavers

As our communities adapt to a changing climate, it’s more important than ever to protect Australia’s fragile ecosystems. Littlehampton’s range of made-to-order permeable pavers is the perfect solution for those looking to safeguard our environment.

Our permeable pavers:

  • Are ecologically responsible, improving water conservation.
  • Reduce load on existing drainage infrastructure.
  • Have similar load-bearing capacities to standard pavers.
  • Reduce moisture evaporation from the soil subgrade.
  • Improve surface runoff control and soil respiration.
  • Are an effective low-maintenance filter for water pollutants.
  • Eliminate tree roots lifting or cracking concrete pathways.

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