Driveway, terrace, courtyard, road… Owners of outdoor spaces concrete the majority of paths or relaxation areas.
However, if it rains a lot, the water runs off and sometimes threatens homes.
There are comfortable coverings that let water seep into the floors. Enough to limit the risk of flooding.
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Alpes-Maritimes, Pas-de-Calais, Ardèche… Bad weather is increasing in France. In recent months, they have caused devastating floods throughout the territory. Climate change is singled out: historic precipitation falls in a few hours over small areas. But the artificialization of land accentuates this phenomenon. Water stagnates, accumulates, trickles and sometimes turns into a torrent.
Adapting to climate change means breathing new life into the soil. Objective, to permeate them so that water infiltrates again. Permeable floor coverings form a porous layer of several materials. This solution limits the risk of flooding in the event of heavy rain and transforms into an island of coolness during heatwaves. These permeable coatings limit the risk of soil erosion, preserve the foundations of surrounding buildings and protect the environment. By choosing permeable coverings, you can sometimes even avoid installing a drainage network on landlocked land.
Today, there are aesthetic, durable and robust solutions that withstand storms, frequent vehicle traffic and heavy loads. You can install them in your yard, in front of your garage, on your terrace or on a busy driveway.
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Ideas for permeable coatings
In parking lots, garage entrances, roads… It is a Swiss cheese structure made of concrete. The holes (approximately 35% of the surface) allow water to flow into the ground and infiltrate the water tables. Resistant, pervious concrete remains easy to maintain. It lets the soil breathe and limits the risk of subsidence due to drying out. The draining coating also allows heavy loads to be rolled and limits the risk of aquaplaning. It can also be installed in the form of paving stones with open pores or with large joints filled with aggregates or grassed to ensure the flow of rainwater.
Resin carpets become an ideal aesthetic and functional covering for terraces, courtyards or driveways. Natural materials make it up.
Stabilized gravel coverings form a honeycomb structure filled with gravel. This process removes annoying ruts or puddles via void zones. The structure also prevents weeds from growing thanks to a geotextile film. Note that you can beautify an entrance or a parking lot with lines of paving stones in different colors.
The pebbles are used on small surfaces. Very decorative, they adapt to all types of gardens. You will be able to move around without twisting your ankle thanks to Japanese steps of different shapes and materials (natural stone or porcelain stoneware slabs).
There are also wooden slats with a geotextile film underneath or permeable synthetic turf. These different elements offer something to enhance the surroundings of your home by adopting environmentally friendly materials.
