Your driveway is probably the first thing that you or your visitors see when entering your property. It’s the first impression people get of your home. Because of this, you should want your driveway to not only be functional, but aesthetically pleasing as well.
This is why permeable driveway pavers are the way to go! They are durable, eco-friendly, and come in a range of styles and colors – making them a top alternative to the bulky concrete driveways of the past.
Driveways designed with permeable pavers provide a number of advantages, other than curb appeal.
First, let’s talk about runoff. Driveways made from materials like concrete do not allow water to filter through. This means that when it rains, your driveway could easily flood as the water has nowhere to go. This is not the case with permeable pavers.
Because there are joints between the pavers, stormwater filters through into the ground below – preventing runoff and flooding. This filtration system also makes the driveway safer during the rainy season.
It helps to improve traction and avoid unnecessary accidents, especially in heavy snow areas. In these areas, you can install a heating system under the driveway, instantly melting the snow.
Additionally, the sand base acts as a buffer. This helps prevent damage and/or shifting that may take place over time.
Water is single-handedly the most important element in the lives of humans. So, the ability to filter water is already an attractive element of paved driveways.
Impervious driveways, like concrete and asphalt, result in polluted water running into storm sewers and then streams. Not only this, but they also contribute to a build-up of heat in cities and towns known as the “heat island effect”.
Permeable pavers are much more environmentally friendly as they encourage the natural water cycle. The aggregate base filters out pollutants and allows clean water to seep into the ground. This naturally nourishes the soil below as well as replenishes the groundwater sources.
Moreover, the materials used to build permeable driveways are environmentally-friendly and can be easily recycled. Permeable driveways aim to support the environment from the start of their construction to their use. All this while maintaining curb appeal!
Not only are permeable paver driveways environmentally friendly but they are truly durable.
These driveways can sustain heavy traffic loads for long periods of time. They are able to support large vehicles such as wheel loaders, backhoes, forklifts, dump trucks, as well as 18-wheelers. This is partially due to its flexibility. The pavers are installed atop soil/ aggregate/ sand, making them flexible as the weight shifts.
The easy shifting of weight load, considering the weight of the vehicle, increases the lifecycle of these driveways more than concrete or asphalt. On average, permeable paver driveways have a life expectancy of thirty years.
If a driveway paver does crack, you can easily replace it with an individual, new paver. This not only increases durability but allows for easy maintenance as well!.
The installation process is much faster than other types of driveways. Unlike asphalt or concrete, permeable driveways don’t need special equipment for installation. The process is much simpler.
First, the vegetation must be cleared and graded. This allows the team to install a rock base. Once this is done, the pallet-sized grid is placed, trimmed, and locked into place. They are then filled with gravel, limestone, or aggregate to reinforce them.
Once the driveway pavers are laid down, you can walk or drive on it immediately, unlike asphalt or concrete.
Your driveway is the first thing you see when you come home. So why not make it something that is beautiful? There are so many options and ways you can install permeable pavers, you can easily install a driveway that complements the aesthetic of your home.
By incorporating a permeable paver driveway, you are able to present a fresh and modern look to your driveway. You can create a great first impression when guests come to your home for years to come!
Moreover, it is a step away from the traditional ashen driveways, and a step toward a fresher take to driveways. Your driveway can have a character that echoes throughout the design of your outdoor living space.
If you are interested in installing a permeable paver driveway, contact Seattle Outdoor Spaces. Our quick and easy services take away the headache of long construction work and deliver your vision in the blink of an eye.
Seattle Outdoor Spacers provide high-quality services, to deliver high-quality products. No matter your vision or style preferences, we can help you create a beautiful paved driveway that sets the scene for your home as soon as you enter the property.
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