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Why Pervious?
Today's purchasing decisions are based on an evaluation of both a
product's initial investment and how the product functions over
time, commonly known as the "life cycle cost". Often the lowest
priced product carries the highest life cycle cost due to
maintenance expense. This holds true for traditional pavements
because they have moderate capital cost, but can entail high-priced
long-term maintenance.
Concrete has long been recognized as a material that provides great
value in its life cycle. Like concrete, pervious concrete is a
durable material - parking areas properly designed and constructed
will last 20-40 years with little or no maintenance. However the
full value of pervious concrete is not exhibited as just a parking
surface; it is the unique ability to act as both a pavement and a
stormwater system.
Costly stormwater structures, piping, inlets and even ponds may be
reduced or eliminated by the use of pervious concrete pavement. It's
no wonder that pervious concrete is becoming the pavement of choice
as owners, architects and developers become familiar with its
benefits.