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Pavements, pathways, driveways & swimming pool decks
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Car parks and minor road strips
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Green walls and patio areas
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Multi-use games areas
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Beneath permeable blocks such as CEMEX Readyflow
Permaflow
Permeable Concrete
Permeable concrete technology that provides the optimal solution for surface and storm water management. It naturally improves drainage through the unique design of the water management system.
Permeable By Design
Resistance to freeze/thaw:
Effectively designed water management systems incorporating Permaflow offer excellent resistance to damage caused by the ‘freeze thaw’ effect. This is achieved by the efficient movement of water through the system to lower layer management.
Should water be able to settle within the Permaflow material and freeze, the open, interconnected void matrix will overcome any risk of damage from expansive forces caused by freeze-thaw.
Permaflow permeable concrete can be used on an extensive range of applications, including:
Applications
Permeable concrete has a number of benefits including:
Features and Benefits
- Improves drainage through the uniquely designed water management system
- Limits Storm Impact - Reduces stormwater run-off
- Cost-effective for accelerating construction and reducing pipe sections
- Increases water infiltration to preserve soil natural conditions
- Aesthetically Pleasing - Improves aesthetic appearance
- Consistence Retention - Provides consistence retention up to at least 90 mins
Vertua - More sustainable by design
The Vertua water conservation label is awarded to selected products characterised by their positive impact on the environment by either reducing water consumption during construction or enabling water to filter back to the soil.
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Further information on Performance and Maintenance
To ensure the flow characteristics of Permaflow continue to perform effectively, a regular inspection and cleaning programme should be established to prevent the void matrix from becoming blocked.
Light pressure washing and suction cleaning may be used. Environmental factors local to the product will determine the frequency of this maintenance programme.