Cost is a major factor, said Erickson. He estimated porous is 10% to 20% more expensive than traditional asphalt, given it's underneath layers of stone and gravel that must be designed properly.

Holes in porous pavement can get clogged with debris. Worcester uses porous pavement on some parking lots at parks. Porous pavement is 10% to 20% more expensive than traditional asphalt.

Possible Solution for the Waterlogging Problem “Porous Asphalt” may be a possible solution to mitigate the waterlogging problem in Dhaka city. It is also known as Porous Pavement, Porous Concrete, ...

According to the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), even after 20 years, porous pavements show little if any cracking or pothole problems. The surface wears well.

According to the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), even after 20 years, porous pavements show little if any cracking or pothole problems. The surface wears well.

It can also be more beautiful than traditional asphalt.” Permeable, or porous, driveways come in a range of styles, some high-tech and others decidedly Old School.

One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. "It's much better for the environment because it helps c… ...

But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency thinks it has the ultimate simple fix: porous pavement. The EPA has settled on porous concrete, porous asphalt, and interlocking concrete pavers as the ...

In 2015, village trustees decided to go with porous asphalt and porous turf parkway segments, Brennan said Nov. 30. In November, trustees agreed to seek bids for a general contractor for the ...