Permeable Pavers
Every year, people experience major problems with drainage and
water. With every thunderstorm, we watch water roll off
our home or business, over streets and into storm systems. As storm
water runoff travels, it collects debris, chemicals, dirt and other
pollutants. Water is a valuable resource; Grant & Power
Landscaping wants to share with you an alternative to sending this
resource to the storm water system. Keep the rain that falls
on your property, instead of allowing it to runoff. This will
reduce stress on the natural water systems; allow fewer pesticides,
fertilizers and other pollutants collected from hard surfaces to
reach the rivers, streams and eventually the oceans. Anything that
enters a storm sewer system is discharged into our local waters;
the same water we use to swim, fish and to provide drinking water.
Better water management systems will reduce erosion, flooding, and
pollution.
Hard surfaces, such as roofs, pavement,
and even patios, are the main contributor to storm water
runoff. Their impervious surfaces prevent storm water from
naturally soaking back into the ground. Permeable pavers are great
for driveways where more water moves over the surface and out into
the street and then to storm water systems. Permeable pavers look
virtually the same as typical brick pavers but their function is
more sustainable. These pavers allow water to seep into their
joints quickly. The water flows below the hard surface where it is
held until slowly released back into the earth. These functional
pavers are a great addition to any landscape creating a more
eco-friendly environment. Use permeable pavers for streets, parking
lots, driveways, patios and walks.
Enhance your environment with a sustainable water feature. Grant
& Power designs beautiful and functional water features. The
placement of a fountain above a permeable paver surface will allow
water recirculation from the basin below. You will save time and
money by recycling the rainwater for your environmentally friendly
water feature. We look forward to working with you to move towards
a "greener" landscape.