What is the Difference Between Pavers and Permeable Paving in Melbourne?

Permeable paving in Melbourne is designed to facilitate drainage. Regular pavers are not. Permeable pavers are environment friendly; they feature wider joints as compared to non-permeable pavers that have joints lined with polymeric sand. The wide, gravel-based joints prevent water accumulation.

The water absorbance facilitated by permeable pavers recharges the water table, prevents run offs, and does not allow moss to get a grip on the pavers. With non-permeable pavers, pools of water collecting on the downward sloping areas are an eyesore and also a slip-and-fall risk. Permeable pavers are more stable as compared to regular pavers and less likely to move over time. The reason why permeable pavers allow for water seepage is that they rest on a gravel-only base. Non-permeable pavers are laid on a thinner base of gravel, sand, and concrete.

Regular pavers are made of a mixture of sand and concrete poured into a mold. There’s a lot of choice available with these pavers. Permeable pavers too are available in different designs and sizes. The degree of permeability can be controlled depending on the intended use, which includes driveways, patios, walkways, and commercial projects.

Finally, permeable paving eliminates the need for a drainage system, which you will need to have in place and maintain too with a conventional paving system.