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Permeable block paving for SuDS schemes

Permeable paving is designed to reduce the volume of surface run-off, particularly in urban areas, and hence lower the risk of flooding. By allowing rainwater to infiltrate into the ground across a wide area, rather than forcing it into a few specific locations, this type of paving mimics natural drainage systems. It is often specified for car parks as part of a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS)

Permeable paving blocks are available in various finishes, including granite aggregate, aged, tumbled and textured to match the aesthetics of the broader scheme. Some can also be machine laid. Typically manufactured to BS EN 1338 . The permeability of an installation, which is dependent on the laying pattern, is measured in litres per second per hectare.

  • Priora permeable concrete block paving system
    Priora permeable concrete block paving system
    Priora is the UK’s most popular permeable concrete paving range. It is available in 4 varieties and up to nine colours, and can be laid in herringbone, stretcher course, basket weave or random course patterns. Priora is suitable for light to heavily trafficked permeable paving applications. Dimensions 200x100x60mm, 200x100x80mm Colourways Brindle...
    Marshalls
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  • Tegula Priora permeable concrete block paving
    Tegula Priora permeable concrete block paving
    Marshalls' Tegula Priora permeable paving range is a lightly weathered, multi-size, long-lasting SuDS-compliant surfacing solution. It is suitable for rural, rustic projects. Manufactured in the UK, the traditional sizes create a classically British aesthetic that suits both civic and residential developments. Each unit features the unique...
    Marshalls
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  • Conservation X Priora Block - permeable concrete paving
    Conservation X Priora Block - permeable concrete paving
    Conservation X Priora Block offers excellent drainage without the need for drainage channels coupled with a striking, contemporary surface using a blend and mix of natural crystalline aggregates to achieve a granite-look finish. Marshalls' Priora system has been proven over 15 years of successfully installed projects. The patented nib on the edge...
    Marshalls
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  • Kellen H2O permeable concrete block paving system
    Kellen H2O permeable concrete block paving system
    The Kellen H2O paving system is an innovative permeable block paver that provides an attractive, durable surface finish, while also acting as an effective drainage solution. The permeable properties of H2O pavers prevent standing surface water from forming. This enhances urban design by eliminating the need for channels or gullies. The spacers are...
    Hardscape
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  • Ecogranite Aquasett permeable concrete block paving
    Ecogranite Aquasett permeable concrete block paving
    Ecogranite Aquasett permeable concrete paving blocks are specially designed to incorporate a slot and chamfer to allow water to disperse at a high rate whilst retaining its visual integrity. Available in a range of colours offering an aesthetic appearance for all environments. The textured surface exposes the sparkling granite providing excellent...
    Hardscape
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  • Ecogranite Aquaflow permeable concrete block paving
    Ecogranite Aquaflow permeable concrete block paving
    Ecogranite Aquasflow permeable paving blocks are specially designed to incorporate a slot and chamfer to allow water to disperse at a high rate. They are available in 60 and 80mm rectangular blocks in a range of colours offering an aesthetic appearance for all environments. The textured surface exposes the sparkling granite providing excellent...
    Hardscape
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  • Ecogranite Aquaslab permeable concrete block paving
    Ecogranite Aquaslab permeable concrete block paving
    Ecogranite Aquaslab permeable concrete paving blocks are specially designed to incorporate a slot and chamfer to allow water to disperse at a high rate, preventing flooding. The bush-hammered finish exposes the sparkling granite providing excellent skid / slip resistance that is suitable for non-trafficked, pedestrian areas. Can be specified for...
    Hardscape
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  • Modal X Priora - textured permeable concrete paving
    Modal X Priora - textured permeable concrete paving
    Modal X Priora is a permeable block paving with a finely textured finish. Manufactured from high-quality exposed aggregates, the paving is available in 8 colours, 2 finishes and 7 plan sizes. There are also 3 complementary permeable sett sizes. Patented nibs along the edge of each paving stone allows water to drain into the sub-base for ground...
    Marshalls
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  • Conservation X Block - concrete granite sett paving
    Conservation X Block - concrete granite sett paving
    Conservation X Block textured riven concrete sett paving has the appearance of granite through the selection of aggregates used in its manufacture. It is suitable for any loading requirements and typical applications include civil, retail and commercial. Can be laid stretcher bond, 45 degree herringbone and 90 degree herringbone patterns: concrete...
    Marshalls
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  • Greenbrick permeable pavers for grassed areas
    Greenbrick permeable pavers for grassed areas
    Greenbrick combines natural paving materials with a grass and plastic block system to provide a permeable solution for use along pavements and walkways, and to create defined parking bay areas in and around typical urban settings with light traffic. Greenbrick is a hollow block made of plastic, shaped to ensure a good connection in the laying...
    Hardscape
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  • tuffflow: fully SuDS-permeable bound jointing mortar
    tuffflow: fully SuDS-permeable bound jointing mortar
    tuffflow SuDS-permeable bound jointing mortar is suitable for domestic and public realm areas and is available in easy-to-use packaging and quantities. Using tuffflow gives the designer scope to experiment with aesthetics, unrestricted by the limiting generic appearance of unbound herringbone concrete block permeable systems. This bound permeable...
    Steintec
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  • Paving for public realm at BBC Earth exhibition
    Paving for public realm at BBC Earth exhibition
    Hardscape was invited to collaborate in the design of the outdoor areas leading to the BBC Earth immersive exhibition in Earl’s Court, London and was involved in the supply of a range of paving for the large open paved walkway. Opened in March 2023, wooarchitects designed the contemporary 3,500m2 building to house the BBC Earth immersive...
    Hardscape
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  • Clearstone Classic® resin bound surfacing
    Clearstone Classic® resin bound surfacing
    Clearstone Classic® resin bound paving is a high-quality system that provides hard-wearing, permeable surfaces for driveways, paths and public spaces. It is used where drainage and durability are as important as appearance and accessibility. Resin bound paving provides a smooth, attractive surface with no loose chippings, and is suitable for...
    Clearstone Paving
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  • Recycled resin bound glass for accessible school pathways
    Recycled resin bound glass for accessible school pathways
    Spectrum® colourful recycled glass surfacing was installed at Raynsford CofE Academy to create fun and accessible pathways. To celebrate its pupils' talents for a more practical purpose, the school wanted to inject some fun and creativity whilst ensuring they made functional, safe and accessible pathways that connected the school buildings with...
    SureSet Resin
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  • Resin bound surfacing for pavements at new self-storage facility
    Resin bound surfacing for pavements at new self-storage facility
    Addagrip approved contractor Unique Resin Surfaces installed Addaset surfacing to pavements at The Big Yellow Self Storage Company's new facility at King’s Cross in London. The requirement was for a decorative, hard-wearing, permeable surface to 16 bays set within block paved areas. The bays also included paving slabs and a number of tree pits...
    Addagrip Terraco
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  • Housing Development Pathways in High Wycombe
    Housing Development Pathways in High Wycombe
    ZCD Architects were appointed by the housing association Catalyst to design the scheme and turn the existing site into a new development of 19 homes. The development includes an outdoor amenity area in the form of a sheltered courtyard-shaped central green space. This is for the shared use of residents for leisure and recreation. Each house also...
    SureSet Resin
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  • ACO RainDrain channel drainage driveway installation
    ACO RainDrain channel drainage driveway installation
    ACO Water Management’s RainDrain B 125 was utilised as part of a driveway installation at a home in Surrey. One of the key considerations for selection of this product was the direction of the driveway's slope, which meant that the drainage needed to be situated at the front of the driveway. The system selected needed to withstand heavier wheel loads when compared to...
    ACO Water Management
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  • RootSafe root management
    RootSafe root management
    RootSafe provides a flexible and permeable solution for protecting tree roots, creating a robust and stable platform for constructing vehicular access paths within the root protection area of existing trees without damaging the roots. The cellular structure and perforated cell walls of RootSafe, reduces the vertical load pressure on sub soils to...
    GreenBlue Urban Ltd
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  • Sustainable drainage system for VW headquarters
    Sustainable drainage system for VW headquarters
    SDS was commissioned to provide a sustainable drainage system for the new Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) headquarters in Milton Keynes. SDS installed over 2500m2 of permeable block paving, two GEOlight® tanks, channel drainage and nine vortex flow controls. The system can handle surface water from a 1 in 100 year storm, with an additional allowance of 30% for climate change...
    SDS
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  • Bison Kerb - steel kerb for hard landscape edging
    Bison Kerb - steel kerb for hard landscape edging
    Bison is a BBA-approved heavy-duty steel kerb used to edge hard landscaped surfaces. Designed for use on service roads, pavements, driveways and pathways, Bison provides an economic alternative to concrete kerbs. It can be used to create straight or curved edges with asphalt and tarmac, paving, poured concrete, resin bound or loose gravel surfaces. 75, 100 and 150mm heights...
    Kinley
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  • Fort - roll-topped steel edging for hard landscapes
    Fort - roll-topped steel edging for hard landscapes
    Fort Steel Landscape Edging is strong, robust roll-topped steel edging for hard landscapes. With this steel edging, turn a standard public or recreational space into a remarkable landscape full of bespoke shapes, snaking paths and strong L-shaped angles. Fort is a brand-new edging design based on your feedback and project trends. It is...
    Kinley
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  • Rite Pave grass and gravel stabilisation systems
    Rite Pave grass and gravel stabilisation systems
    Rite Pave is a porous substrate support system for soil, grass or gravel infills. It is suitable for permanent or temporary traffic and car parking areas, residential driveways, pathways, hard standing areas or any area of ground subject to pedestrian, animal or vehicular traffic with a load bearing capacity up to 350 tonnes/m2. Rite Pave stops...
    Rainbow Professional
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  • Hycell cellular confinement and erosion control geocells
    Hycell cellular confinement and erosion control geocells
    Hycell is a cellular matrix of interconnecting polymer strips that form pockets to locate and strengthen the fill material. The polymer strips confine the filling material and significantly improve tensile strength to very effectively increase the shear resistance and cohesion of the fill. Tree Protection Hycell provides a flexible and permeable...
    Hy-Tex
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  • CORE TREE ROOT PROTECTION 'No Dig' construction
    CORE TREE ROOT PROTECTION 'No Dig' construction
    The CORE TRP (tree root protector) system is a CE certified cellular confinement system that provides guaranteed protection for the roots of mature trees from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. It distributes the weight of the traffic which in turn prevents subsoil compaction around the roots. With the correct fill material it is completely porous...
    CORE Landscape Products
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