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What is now happening in the U.S. foreshadows a daunting future in the next century. Thousands, if not possibly millions, of residents will be at risk of displacement, barely escaping their flooded homes that have submerged into the towering sea. Destruction of businesses and homes will become detrimental to communities and could affect local and national economies. To lessen this potential catastrophe, we must rethink how our impact today greatly affects the forces of nature.

What is Road Dust? Road dust is composed of pulverized loose particles of sand, rock, and other earthen material that become air borne, mainly due to the interaction of vehicular traffic on unpaved roads. A study completed before the turn of the century, nearly 50 percent of America’s public roads remained unpaved (EPA 1993), and […]

[Posted on January 15th, 2015 by: Barry Stiles]     A permeable pavement system combines a series of plastic grids with a fill materials, such as gravel, limestone or sod, to create a durable parking surface that allows moisture to soak into the ground naturally. It is used as an alternative to conventional asphalt or concrete […]

[Posted on December 31st, 2015 by: Barry Stiles]   Today, most parking lots are made from either asphalt or concrete, which initially provide a smooth surface for parking , but are expensive to install and typically require periodic applications of sealant to keep them in good condition. Additionally, once constructed, an existing parking lot can be […]

[Posted on November 15th, 2015 by: Barry Stiles] 10 Areas Where Permeable Pavers Can Outperform Other Options Building a strong and durable surface that can withstand constant traffic from people, regular automobiles, commercial vehicles and heavy equipment typically requires materials like concrete or asphalt, or, in some cases, gravel or compacted soil. Both concrete and asphalt are […]

Permeable paving systems like TRUEGRID can help improve stormwater management and control erosion on your commercial or residential building projects.

“PARK(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places.” -PARK(ing) Day Website   TRUEGRID wants you to come see us and our friends tomorrow for PARKing (Day) Houston. PARK(ing) Day Houston participants range from architecture firms, to design […]

Looking for a low-cost, environmentally friendly paving option? Find it with the TRUEGRID permeable paver system.

10 Ways that Green Commercial Paving Helps to Save Our Planet

[Posted on May 21st, 2015 by: Barry Stiles] While environmentally damaging and impervious materials like concrete and asphalt have long been the standards of parking lot pavement, new design options now include eco-friendly, pervious alternatives. As the status quo is changing, builders, architects, and engineers can maximize their Low Impact Development (LID) projects by creating a […]