PorousPave®
200 x 100 x 80 mm 50 units per m2
Firth PorousPave® is one of the paver options in the Firth EcoPave® System. The paver has a very open texture which allows water to filter through it to the underlying drainage medium. Porous nature of the paver allows water drainage. PorousPave® is suitable for paths, patios, light to medium residential traffic areas and public footpaths.
View our EcoPave® Installation Guide here
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EcoPave® Benefits
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Reduces rainfall runoff from hard surfaces, decreasing the demand on drainage systems.
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Reduces the need for retention structures (e.g. ground sumps, ponds or dams) and maximises land use by retaining water within the Permeable Paving System.
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Recharges natural groundwater and aquifers.
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Improves hydrological response of stormwater peak flow by holding and releasing in a controlled manner.
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Filters run off water by removing heavy metals such as zinc and copper through cationic exchange when using greywacke sub base drainage aggregates.
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This product is one of the solutions for storm water management in the proposed unitary plan (Auckland only)