I’m researching the performance of resin-based vs. cement-based permeable pavements and would love to hear your insights.
Resin-based permeable pavements, such as PurePave (purepave.com), offer several advantages: ✅ Higher Flexural Strength – Reduces cracking and improves durability. ✅ Superior Freeze-Thaw Resistance – Ideal for cold climates with minimal degradation. ✅ Better Water Infiltration – Prevents surface ponding and enhances stormwater management. ✅ Low Maintenance & Longevity – Resists clogging and requires less frequent repairs. ✅ Aesthetic Customization – Available in various colors and finishes.
On the other hand, cement-based permeable pavements are widely used due to their cost-effectiveness but may face challenges like clogging, pH increase in runoff, and freeze-thaw damage in harsh climates.
Which type do you prefer, and why? Looking forward to your thoughts!
Dear Abdelkader BOUAZIZ Thank you for your comment and curiosity! Foam cement/concrete can indeed have interesting applications, but for permeable pavements, we have pervious concrete, pervious asphalt and PurePave as a novel permeable surfacing. We use an specific resin binder in PurePave as a superior binder. This results in higher strength and exceptional freeze-thaw durability, making it far more resilient in cold climates compared to traditional pervious concrete pavements.
Our focus is primarily on outdoor applications, including sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and even airport surfaces, where permeability, durability, and winter performance are critical.
I appreciate your interest, and I’d be happy to discuss this further if you have any questions!
Ehsan Teymouri I think the choice depends on specific applications or project rquirements.
Thank you John Bosco Niyomukiza
I agree with you. However, when it comes to the application of permeable pavements, pervious concrete is not an efficient solution for stormwater management in heavy traffic loads. In PurePave we have reached 40 MPa of compressive strength and 6.18 MPa of flextura strength.
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