Top Benefits of Installing Permeable Paving

Posted by Special Care Lawns & Landscapes, LLC on November 13th, 2019

If you are installing pavements in your home, you may want to choose between permeable and conventional types of paving.  Pavements collect a lot of water and without allowing the water to drain properly, it can result in problems. Permeable paving allows water to seep through it to the ground. The excess water on the surface of the pavement is able to find its water into the ground. These pavements are sustainable while also being eco-friendly for homeowners. So, what are the benefits of installing permeable pavers in Pigeon Forge? 

1. Natural Filtration

As the rain water seeps through the paving materials to get into the ground, it goes through a natural filtration process which ensures that it is removed impurities and pollutants. This helps stop water pollution. The water ending up in streams and rivers is less polluted because it has been filtered in a natural way. 

2. Natural Drainage to Reduce Puddles

It’s frustrating to have water standing on the pavement. Unless you have permeable paving, it becomes difficult to prevent puddles on flat surfaces. Use of permeable pavements promotes natural drainage meaning that you ease the load on your drainage system. When the pavement is being installed, tiny spaces are created to allow water drain through.

3. Reduces Heat Island Effect

In cities and towns where asphalt and concrete paving is used, there is the issue of heat island. The surfaces with these types of paving materials tend to absorb heat which increases the temperatures in those areas resulting in what is known as heat island effect. When pavements are designed using permeable materials, it allows breathing of the soil underneath which means the temperatures of the surfaces are kept low.

4. Sustainable Material

The material used to install permeable pavements is natural or offers that natural feel. Most of the materials are derived from marble, recycled glass, or natural aggregate. You will have the surfaces in your home covered with natural and sustainable material to enhance the look and functionality.

If you are paving surfaces like the outdoor kitchens in Gatlinburg, you can use permeable paving material because it allows easy drainage. The outdoor spaces receive rainwater that may collect and create puddles or pools of water. This can lead to water damage, growth of molds, damage to wooden structures, and even breeding of mosquitoes. The permeable pavements can prevent standing water on surfaces which in turn eliminates the problems associated with stagnant water. You also ease your manmade drainage channels because they don’t have to take the entire load of surface water on pavements.