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Pervious Concrete

By Green Building Inspector

Pervious concrete allows water to flow through thereby slowing down the water run-off rate.

Pervious concrete can take in storm water at a rate of 3 to 5 gallons per minute per square foot of surface area. That exceeds the flow rate needed to prevent runoff in most rain events. The rainwater may be

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October 6th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Building Green, Lots/Land Development, NAHB Guidelines, concrete | 3 comments |
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