Installing a new patio this year? A driveway or walkway? Now is the time to consider how this can be an upgrade and an environmentally sound improvement. One pavement that meets both requirements is permeable interlocking concrete pavements
(PICPs). They look like popular concrete paving stones but work in a different manner.
PICPs have a small space between the pavers.
This space is filled with small stones that allow runoff to filter down between the pavers. The water filters down further to stone layers beneath that store the water. Finally the water will filter into the soil, reducing stormwater runoff and pollution.
Homeowner can have a positive impact on the home environment through improvements that lower pollution. PICPs offer an environmentally-friendly solution and they are aesthetically pleasing. They are available in many shapes, sizes, textures and colors. Homeowners can even select a lighter more reflective color and reduce the heat island effect created by existing asphalt pavements.
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement is an
PICPs are made the same way concrete paving stones are manufactured that results in high environmentally-friendly solution that is also visually
pleasing. strength precast concrete. This durability means homeowners can enjoy their beauty for a life time. PICPs have been proven effective in winter because they can reduce icy build up. When the snow melts, it drains into the spaces between the pavers and does not have the opportunity to refreeze into ice. Snow removal is handled the same way as any other pavement.

With a variety of styles and colors that complement any home, PICPs can enhance curb appeal and help the environment as well. The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) offers resources for homeowners, design professionals and contractors in PICP design, specification, construction and maintenance. For more information and to find ICPI Certified Installers visit www.icpi.org.