12/05/2025
Considering a permeable unit paving for your next project? With a range of benefits that come with it, you'll want to incorporate it!
🌧️ Stormwater Management Benefits
- Reduces runoff: Water infiltrates through joints and bedding layers into the subbase, decreasing surface runoff and pressure on storm sewers.
- Improves water quality: The pavement layers filter out sediments, oils, and heavy metals, helping meet stormwater quality regulations.
- Reduces flooding risk: By detaining stormwater onsite, it helps mitigate localized flooding.
🏗️ Performance & Maintenance Advantages
- Easy maintenance: Individual units can be removed and replaced for underground repairs or cleaning
- Freeze-thaw resistant: Drains water away from the surface, reducing freeze/thaw damage compared to impermeable pavements.
- Long service life: Often outlasts asphalt due to less cracking and rutting.
đź’° Economic Benefits
- Lower lifecycle cost: Reduced stormwater infrastructure, long lifespan, and low maintenance
- Potential stormwater fee reductions: Some municipalities offer credits or incentives for permeable surfaces.
- Flexible phasing: Pavers can be installed in sections and reused later if site modifications are needed.
Our Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers, Permeable Clay Brick, or Permeable Natural Stone systems are available in many colors and can be used for plazas, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, or streets.
Not convinced yet?
Check out the project below for more details or get in touch to learn more!
edgewoodco.com/projects/the-commons-at-ursinus-college