Acheson & Glover provide a unique bespoke design service utilising EPG Clear who are market leaders in SUDS design with a particular expertise in the creation of innovative permeable pavement solutions in accordance with best practise guidance.
Benefits of Paving
Cost Benefits
The overall benefits of using block paving are well known and understood, what is less clear is the additional benefits that permeable paving provides.
Much in-depth research has been carried out, in particular a recent report carried out by Scott Wilson, (the costs of paving, www.paving.org). This has shown that in comparison to other recognised surfacing materials, permeable pavements proved the most cost effective paving solution for the types of project investigated from Supermarket carparks to Airfield pavements. The cost comparison in the Scott Wilson document, used the System C no infiltration option for comparison, where infiltration or partial infiltration can be achieved costs can be further reduced.
What must always be remembered are the significant environmental advantages permeable pavements have over asphalt and concrete surfaced pavements, both in the improvement in water quantity control, water quality improvement and the ease of recycling of materials which permeable pavements provide. Concrete block pavements in general, have been described as being the most "green" surfacing solution as they have least environmental impact during their manufacture and their disposal, permeable pavements take that one step further.
Cost Benefits of Permeable Paving
- Natural Water Treatment - Water quality is improved by the naturally occuring process which takes place within peremable pavements
- Facilitates Rainwater re-use
- Shallow installation minimises excavation
- Enhances biodiversity and amenity values
- Shallow installation minimises excavation
- Enhances biodiversity and amenity values
- Shallow non man-entry solution compliant with Health & Safety and CDM regulations