Permeable Patio Installation
An unconventional permeable paver patio in St Paul, MN employing recycled stockyard clay brick from Gerten’s to create a truly one of kind Sustainable Paving Solution.
Read MorePICP Info Card
We have created a comprehensive card for more information regarding Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement. Please click here to find more information on PICP.
Read MorePICP: More on Cold Climates
After what might be this season’s heaviest snowfall, I shall once again make an attempt to promote the fine winter advantages of PICP on my super popular blog. We are reminded this year, following several mild winters, that we do, in fact, live in Minnesota, where half of the year people rarely complain, and then…
Read MoreMN Department of Natural Resources on Permeable Pavers
An interesting article posted from the MN Department of Natural Resources: Of course, we would argue that pavers are the most attractive, long standing and easiest to maintain option of the three installations. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/water_access/bmp/pervious_pavement_bmp.html
Read MoreA Mistaken Notion Regarding Paver Driveways and Patios
As I was shoveling snow off my in-laws’ paver patio last week, I was reminded of a concern often expressed by my clients. “What am I going to do about shoveling snow?” they’ll ask. As with most rumors about pavers, this one probably (I always forget to ask) originates from poorly installed examples of interlocking concrete pavement (ICP).…
Read MoreWhy Permeable
How do permeable pavers benefit the environment? Here is a short video by Techo-Bloc to explain. Enjoy!
Read MorePermeable Driveway on Lake Minnetonka
1800 square feet of PICP (Borgert’s Priora paver) Incorporating the Rainfall load from the entire roof of this new Residence = 0% Unfiltered Stormwater
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