pervious concrete
Posted by Sandy from Mackinaw City, MI, US on March 28, 2007
Will pervious concrete work in northern climates where temperatures stay below freezing for several months?
Yes, if it is designed properly for permeability and base thickness. The success of the system depends on how well the base drains before and during a freezing cycle.
Follow ACI 306R (Cold weather concreting) recommendations while placing pervious concrete in cold weather, such as to cover the pavement with thermal blankets to protect it from freezing during the first few days after placing etc.
