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Permeable paving has become big news in the UK over the last few years. We have all seen the effects of the devastating floods that have hit various parts of the country and to this end the government have introduced new planning regulations to lessen the amount of hard standing or non permeable surfaces being laid to our front gardens and beyond. If you intend laying over 5 square metres of a non- permeable surface to the front of your property, you now must apply for planning permission by law. Non permeable surfaces that Ecogrid will replace are as follows :

*Tarmacaddum*Concrete*Patterned*concrete*Resin*bonded*stone*Block paving*Flagstones.

You do not need planning permission to install an Ecogrid driveway.

  The legislation surrounding the flood risk measures can be found here (further information). There is also an act : Flood and Water Management Act of 2010 which encourages the use of sustainable drainage and porous paving products for all types of large scale developments and infrastructure projects, with many measures designed to increase the use of SUDS coming into force in 2012 (further information).

Ecogrid Permeable paving surfaces

keep the pollutants in place in the soil or other material underlying the roadway, and allow water seepage to groundwater recharge while preventing the stream erosion problems. Ecogrid porous paving grids capture the heavy metals that fall on them, preventing them from washing downstream and accumulating inadvertently in the environment. In the void spaces, naturally occurring micro-organisms digest car oils, leaving little but carbon dioxide and water; the oil ceases to exist as a pollutant. Rainwater infiltration is usually less than that of an impervious pavement with a separate stormwater management facility somewhere downstream. Another use for the thinner versions of plastic paving grids such as Ecogrid x30 is in catering /kitchen situations to cover areas of the floor where slipping may be a problem such as food preparation areas. Also in engineering situations where oil and or grease splilliage may be a problem.

EcoGrid provides a "green" asphalt alternative and an effective method of erosion control.
EcoGrid can be used as either a permeable paving surface for pedestrian / vehicular traffic or as a soil stabilization / mud abatement grid in the prevention of erosion. EcoGrid is virtually maintenance free. This unique gravel or grass paver provides a cost effective and perfect solution for constructing ideal surfaces for various applications. EcoGrid is water permeable and quickly becomes concealed after being covered by grass or can be filled with gravel.
The unique patented fastening system makes it extremely efficient and easy to use, with the added advantage of being constructed from 100% recycled high density polyethylene.

LEED Credit Overview
Use of the EcoGrid may contribute to the following LEED Credits:
Stormwater Design - Quantity Control: SS Credit 6.1
Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof: SS Credit 7.1
Heat Island Effect—Roof: SS Credit 7.2
Recycled Content: MR Credit 4

Advantages of Ecogrid permeable paving

"Ecogrid is environmentally neutral"

Ecogrid Permeable paving surfaces have been demonstrated as effective in managing runoff from paved surfaces. Large volumes of urban runoff causes serious erosion and siltation in surface water bodies.