Porous Pave Ontario 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Porous Pave be installed onto the following materials?
Wood
Yes
The urethane binding agent that is used penetrates
the wood giving an immense grip.
Aluminum
Yes
Aluminum must be specially primed and re-primed.
Steel
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Compacted aggregate
Yes
Asphalt
Yes
Enamel tile
Yes
Tile has to be acid-etched prior to priming.
Fiberglass
Yes
Fiberglass surface must be made course in finish, and
primed with flat primer.
Crushed concrete, crusted asphalt, crushed marble
are fine. Limestone products are not acceptable as
they will become less porous over time.
Is Porous Pave slip-resistant?
Yes
ADA Compound surface is composed of thousands of
rubber granules giving it incredible non-slip qualities.
Porous Pave™ is a revolutionary, international-multiple award-winning porous, durable and
flexible surfacing material consisting of recycled rubber, aggregate and proprietary binding
agents. Porous Pave is eco-friendly - every 1,000 square feet of two-inch Porous Pave uses
rubber recycled from 300 tractor tires. It is resilient and slip resistant. A pour in place
material, Porous Pave conforms to any landscape design and installs on grades up to 45°
degrees. Porous Pave is fully cured in 24-hours.
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Is Porous Pave resistant to:
Bromine
Yes
Pools which use bromine instead of chlorine.
Chlorine
Yes
Pools which use chlorine instead of bromine.
Diesel
Yes
Gasoline
Yes
Hydraulic fluid
Yes
Muriatic acid
Yes
Oil
Yes
Ozone
Yes
Salt water
Yes
Transmission fluid
Yes
Pools which use ozonation.
Will Porous Pave have to be resealed due to ultraviolet light breakdown?
No
Unlike two-part epoxy resins, the products are
bound together with a single component urethane
that has the same durometer as that of the rubber
granule and which is totally resistant to UV
degradation.
Will Porous Pave fade in time with exposure to the sun?
Yes
Everything fades at certain speeds with continual
exposure to sunlight. Porous Pave has UV
inhibitors in the colourization process of the rubber
granules, ensuring longevity to colour-fastness.
Porous Pave™ is a revolutionary, international-multiple award-winning porous, durable and
flexible surfacing material consisting of recycled rubber, aggregate and proprietary binding
agents. Porous Pave is eco-friendly - every 1,000 square feet of two-inch Porous Pave uses
rubber recycled from 300 tractor tires. It is resilient and slip resistant. A pour in place
material, Porous Pave conforms to any landscape design and installs on grades up to 45°
degrees. Porous Pave is fully cured in 24-hours.
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Is Porous Pave, porous?
Yes
The product is manufactured using a nominal 1/4" to
3/8" inch rubber granule which creates a highly
porous material due to the “open-pore” design.
Porous Pave has approximately 29% void space
making it one of the most porous surfacing products
on the market.
Do freeze-thaw cycle conditions affect the integrity of Porous Pave?
No
It is like one large and continuous expansion and
contraction joint - due to the elastic properties of the
urethane and the compression capabilities of rubber,
the pressure that is exerted by freezing water does
not interfere with the mechanical strength of Porous
Pave.
Does Porous Pave have a lingering odour?
No
Only at initial installation there is a slight odour similar
to a new carpet smell that takes a few days to go
away.
Can Porous Pave be installed in the rain?
No
Porous Pave is a moisture-cured product and mixing it
in the rain would cause the product to stiffen and be
impossible to work with. Rain cannot occur within six
hours of applying Porous Pave. After six hours the
rain has no impact on Porous Pave.
Porous Pave™ is a revolutionary, international-multiple award-winning porous, durable and
flexible surfacing material consisting of recycled rubber, aggregate and proprietary binding
agents. Porous Pave is eco-friendly - every 1,000 square feet of two-inch Porous Pave uses
rubber recycled from 300 tractor tires. It is resilient and slip resistant. A pour in place
material, Porous Pave conforms to any landscape design and installs on grades up to 45°
degrees. Porous Pave is fully cured in 24-hours.
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Is Porous Pave expensive?
Yes & No
Porous Pave is a premium surfacing material that
offers years of enjoyment with low maintenance and is
comparable to inter-locking stone costs.
Is Porous Pave available in Colours?
Yes
We offer single and two colour designer options.
There is a colour for any application.
Is Porous Pave hard to walk on with bare feet?
Yes & No
Porous Pave is offered in two formulas: XL and XLS,
with a third formula coming to market in early 2016.
Porous Pave XLS is used where under foot softness
is desired.
Is Porous Pave Eco-friendly?
Yes
Porous Pave is made from recycled tires. The tightly
controlled shredding process removes 99.5% of the
steel fragments and produces a 1/4" to 3/8" nominal
size rubber chip.
Is Porous Pave LEED Qualified?
Yes
Porous Pave can qualify for several different
categories of LEED Points depending on the
application. Different areas where LEED Points could
be earned are: Sustainable Sites: Storm-water design,
Quality Control Innovation & Design Process:
Innovation in Design Materials and Resources:
Recycle Content, Regional Materials.
Porous Pave™ is a revolutionary, international-multiple award-winning porous, durable and
flexible surfacing material consisting of recycled rubber, aggregate and proprietary binding
agents. Porous Pave is eco-friendly - every 1,000 square feet of two-inch Porous Pave uses
rubber recycled from 300 tractor tires. It is resilient and slip resistant. A pour in place
material, Porous Pave conforms to any landscape design and installs on grades up to 45°
degrees. Porous Pave is fully cured in 24-hours.
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How long does Porous Pave take to cure?
24-hours
It is recommended that a period of 24-hours be
allowed before use.
What temperature can Porous Pave be installed in?
40ºF-90ºF
No rain for six hours.
Can Porous Pave take heavy loads?
Yes
Porous Pave was compressed to 0.103" under 20,000
pound load and recovered to 0.035" after three hours.
Is Porous Pave fire rated?
Yes
Porous Pave has been rated Class C from NFPA.
Can installing Porous Pave save me money?
Yes
1" of Porous Pave XL can be poured over existing
concrete, asphalt and wood - making it a cost effective
way to cover cracked surfaces without the expense
and mess of a tear-out.
Is Porous Pave fast to install?
Yes
A typical four man crew can install up to 3,000 sq. ft.
per day, using a single mortar mixer and concrete
tools.
Do you need special equipment to install Porous Pave?
No
Porous Pave is a ʻpour-in-placeʼ material that is mixed
on site and applied as a single monolithic pour.
Porous Pave™ is a revolutionary, international-multiple award-winning porous, durable and
flexible surfacing material consisting of recycled rubber, aggregate and proprietary binding
agents. Porous Pave is eco-friendly - every 1,000 square feet of two-inch Porous Pave uses
rubber recycled from 300 tractor tires. It is resilient and slip resistant. A pour in place
material, Porous Pave conforms to any landscape design and installs on grades up to 45°
degrees. Porous Pave is fully cured in 24-hours.
www.porouspaveontario.ca