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Grasscrete - permeable cellular concrete paver system
Grasscrete is a cast-on-site cellular reinforced concrete paving system made from concrete with voids formed by styrene moulds, designed for permeable surfacing in trafficked and water management areas. Distinct from precast blocks, it supports up to 40 tonnes gross vehicle weight and provides optimal drainage
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Grasscrete® permeable cellular concrete paver system - SuDS-compliant ground and slope reinforcement system
Grasscrete is a cast-on-site cellular reinforced concrete paving system made from concrete with voids formed by styrene moulds, designed for permeable surfacing in trafficked and water management areas. Distinct from precast blocks, it supports up to 40 tonnes gross vehicle weight and provides optimal drainage.
Cast on site system for permeable surfacing with high loadbearing capacity
Withstands loads up to 40 tonnes gross vehicle weight
Reduces required sub-base depth and resists differential settlement
Self-venting structure tested to flow rates exceeding 8m per second
Eliminates need for kerb edges
Lightweight void formers improve shipping efficiency and lower carbon footprint
Applications
Vehicle parking for daily or overspill use
Emergency access
Maintenance access
Highway verges and pull-ins
Reservoirs and spillways
Storm/drainage channels, river and sea defences, swales
Performance
Supports up to 40 tonnes gross vehicle weight
Tested to water flow rates over 8m per second
Materials
Made from concrete with styrene void formers
Sustainability
Reduced shipping impact due to light moulds; lower carbon footprint