Pervious Concrete Meets BMP Standards in Tahoe

Using Pervious Concrete for walks, driveways, pathways and just about anywhere you would pour cement can save you money and time, while protecting Tahoe's fragile environment. Pervious concrete allows water to pass through it at up to 5 gallons per square foot, per minute, creating a filtration system of sorts. Porous pavement pollutant removal mechanisms include absorption, straining and microbiological decomposition in the soil. An environmental study done in Rockville, MD also indicated high removal rates for zinc, lead and chemical oxygen demand.

This is good news for Tahoe homeowners needing to meet BMP standards. Pervious concrete can be used anywhere and it's durability and low maintenance make it very cost effective.

Trees and plants in the vicinity of pervious concrete grow faster, stronger and healthier because they have access to more water and oxygen. Pathways are safer as melting snow drains evenly through the concrete, minimizing ice formation. A sound underlayment of sand or base rock is recommended for the best drainage results. This innovative product can be professionally installed by a licensed contractor or it comes in convenient sizes and colors for the do-it-yourselfer.

There is no mortar required to position the stones and although, there are made-to-order sizes, the average pervious concrete stone measures 12" X 12" X 31/2". For more information regarding pervious concrete, call BMP Construction, Inc. at (775) 588-6300 or log on to www.bmpLakeTahoe.com.