Watched the whole video! I have done a couple concrete jobs and it is very hard work! Kudos to the crew who did this! Never seen the pervious concrete before, but very impressed with the results. Good video!
Great questions. The concrete strength is the same as any roadway concrete. The thickness is +5" and will withstand any typical road vehicle. Good luck with your build.
I really like the idea of pervious concrete!! I've been thinking about putting it in my driveways and walkways!! My one question is whether the water will eat away the ground underneath??
Del, great video. I’m actually looking to install a pervious driveway in my new construction home in Roswell, Ga! Would it be possible for me to connect with you to get some more information on this process and how to get the city approval?
@mrbron09 not trying to hijack someone else's post but...I'm a concrete/masonry contractor and held a porous pave& pervious concrete certification in WA. Ive been in MN the last 15 years hence the "held" If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll walk you through the process..keep in mind every county/city/township and state can very and ESPECIALLY when putting together a proposal for the city that has anything to do with pervious concrete you can definitely make things a lot harder on your self by using the wrong words or even having the guy in environmental misinterpret what you're trying to convey. No, I'm not going to ask you for money, no I don't want your first born child, or your social security number. I just can't emphasize enough how when dealing with pervious concrete and the city can cost you potentially THOUSANDS of dollars before you even pour IF they grant you the permit. You're talking soil tests, water retention and mitigation, etc etc. Just thought I'd offer a helping hand with some knowledge from 20+ years experience.
Great question Jason. Check with your local concrete supplier. The cost should be about the same as a typical 3000# mix concrete. The aggregate size is just smaller.
Is this a good alternative to a grass front yard, say If I wanted to get rid of grass and add more parking would this be the best way. Also another question, does the 6 inch have any weight limit to your knowledge?
That's a great question Dank Trains. The concrete is a 3,000 psi mix. Refer to your County Ordinance for storm water control and allowable surface parking. Hope that helps.
Great question Mc Kenley Gatchion. The pervious mix allows for cracking and allows water to penetrate the surface of the finished product. Yes, you can install rebar. However, the penetrating rainwater will rust the steel over time.
@@Delmanmel Oh okay, as of now is there any research or improvements in pervious concrete that helps in future to make this concrete will be use in highways?
@@Delmanmel hi, im student, we're doing some research about porous concrete, do you think is it good to have this kind of concrete in winter season like here in alberta canada
@@mckenleygatchion3199 Great question. Check with your local concrete supplier for the best mix design, given the area of application. Also, the County or City stormwater engineer can assist with specific drainage requirements for runoff. If properly installed, pervious concrete can be applied in cold climates. Good luck!
Great question, Tenth Dimension. Installed properly, there should be no standing water to freeze. Check with your local storm water engineer, if necessary.
Great question Talha Khan. The concrete supplier had a proprietary mix design. However, there are several UA-cam videos indicating different mix designs to choose from. Good luck.
Stormwater Control for City of Roswell requires water retention/detention prior to drainage into the stormwater system. As an alternative, you can install pervious concrete to allow rainwater to penetrate the concrete slab and filter through the gravel system below. Saves time, space and money. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question.
great video, educational...so glad to know this exists...need to investigate if I can do it on a steep grade
Thank you Andrea. We would feel comfortable with an installation at no more than a 6% grade. Good luck.
Watched the whole video! I have done a couple concrete jobs and it is very hard work! Kudos to the crew who did this! Never seen the pervious concrete before, but very impressed with the results. Good video!
Great comments, Troy Sanders! We will let the crew know.
What kind of vehicles can be driven on the previous concrete road.
Great questions. The concrete strength is the same as any roadway concrete. The thickness is +5" and will withstand any typical road vehicle. Good luck with your build.
I really like the idea of pervious concrete!! I've been thinking about putting it in my driveways and walkways!! My one question is whether the water will eat away the ground underneath??
Great question. A gravel subgrade will stabilize the ground water flow. Thickness and size will depend on your region and soil conditions.
You need to get a better bucket... :)
Hi Del, can you recommend a pervious concrete installer in the Charlotte, NC area?
Sporadic Travels: You can call concrete installers in your area and ask if they know how to install Pervious. Most will know how.
Del, great video. I’m actually looking to install a pervious driveway in my new construction home in Roswell, Ga! Would it be possible for me to connect with you to get some more information on this process and how to get the city approval?
@mrbron09 not trying to hijack someone else's post but...I'm a concrete/masonry contractor and held a porous pave& pervious concrete certification in WA.
Ive been in MN the last 15 years hence the "held"
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll walk you through the process..keep in mind every county/city/township and state can very and ESPECIALLY when putting together a proposal for the city that has anything to do with pervious concrete you can definitely make things a lot harder on your self by using the wrong words or even having the guy in environmental misinterpret what you're trying to convey.
No, I'm not going to ask you for money, no I don't want your first born child, or your social security number.
I just can't emphasize enough how when dealing with pervious concrete and the city can cost you potentially THOUSANDS of dollars before you even pour IF they grant you the permit.
You're talking soil tests, water retention and mitigation, etc etc.
Just thought I'd offer a helping hand with some knowledge from 20+ years experience.
Hey Del cool video, keep em coming
what is the going rate for the p concrete? 250 per yard?
Great question Jason. Check with your local concrete supplier. The cost should be about the same as a typical 3000# mix concrete. The aggregate size is just smaller.
Is this a good alternative to a grass front yard, say If I wanted to get rid of grass and add more parking would this be the best way. Also another question, does the 6 inch have any weight limit to your knowledge?
That's a great question Dank Trains. The concrete is a 3,000 psi mix. Refer to your County Ordinance for storm water control and allowable surface parking. Hope that helps.
I have question, For this kind of concrete, is it possible to put some rebar on it so that it will not crack in the future?
Great question Mc Kenley Gatchion. The pervious mix allows for cracking and allows water to penetrate the surface of the finished product. Yes, you can install rebar. However, the penetrating rainwater will rust the steel over time.
@@Delmanmel Oh okay, as of now is there any research or improvements in pervious concrete that helps in future to make this concrete will be use in highways?
@@mckenleygatchion3199 Yes. However, the current design is too brittle and cannot survive the wear and tear of heavy traffic.
@@Delmanmel hi, im student, we're doing some research about porous concrete, do you think is it good to have this kind of concrete in winter season like here in alberta canada
@@mckenleygatchion3199 Great question. Check with your local concrete supplier for the best mix design, given the area of application. Also, the County or City stormwater engineer can assist with specific drainage requirements for runoff. If properly installed, pervious concrete can be applied in cold climates. Good luck!
In this concrete road large vehicle can move or pass
That's a great question. Yes, it will withstand the weight of a 35,000 pound fire truck.
How does it hold up in Minnesota at freezing temps?
Great question, Tenth Dimension. Installed properly, there should be no standing water to freeze. Check with your local storm water engineer, if necessary.
What is the ratio of concrete mixture and also water cement ratio?
Great question Talha Khan. The concrete supplier had a proprietary mix design. However, there are several UA-cam videos indicating different mix designs to choose from. Good luck.
Can you seal pervious concrete driveway? We have some raveling taking place on our newly paved driveway,.
That’s unfortunate. Most concrete installers will have repair options for you.
My question is why?
Stormwater Control for City of Roswell requires water retention/detention prior to drainage into the stormwater system. As an alternative, you can install pervious concrete to allow rainwater to penetrate the concrete slab and filter through the gravel system below. Saves time, space and money. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question.