Firth PorousPave® is one of the paver options in the Firth EcoPave® Permeable Paving Range. The paver has a very open texture which allows water to filter through it to the underlying drainage medium. PorousPave® is suitable for paths, patios, light to medium residential traffic areas and public footpaths.

Suitable for Driveways, Paths, Patios

EcoPave® Permeable Paving Benefits

• Reduces rainfall runoff from hard surfaces, decreasing the demand on drainage systems.
• Reduces the need for retention structures (e.g. ground sumps, ponds or dams) and maximises land use by retaining water within the Permeable Paving System.
• Recharges natural groundwater and aquifers.
• Improves hydrological response of stormwater peak flow by holding and releasing in a controlled manner.
• Filters run off water by removing heavy metals such as zinc and copper through cationic exchange when using greywacke sub base drainage aggregates.
• This product is one of the solutions for storm water management in the proposed unitary plan (Auckland only)