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[Posted on April 8, 2015 by: Barry Stiles] Choosing TRUEGRID’s patented permeable paver system as a gravel stabilizer for outdoor construction projects not only eliminates the potential hassles and hazards of using gravel as a paving solution but also saves time and money by eliminating the need for costly and lengthy future maintenance work. If you […]

[Posted on December 5 2014 by: Barry Stiles]   If you are a building or design professional, you’re likely familiar with permeable pavement as an alternative to impervious surfaces like traditional concrete. You are probably well aware that these more recently popularized materials have a wide scope of outdoor construction applications including parking lots, roadways, sidewalks, patios and […]

[Posted on September 5 2014 by: Barry Stiles] Exemplifying the very essence of eco-friendliness, grass paving is growing in popularity as an ideally ‘green’ option for alternative parking construction. It may sound like little more than a double entendre, but using grass as a surface material over permeable pavement structures gives outdoor spaces a uniquely natural look […]

[Posted on August 15 2014 by: Barry Stiles] Any runners out there prefer to run on concrete? Pound the pavement? Well guess what- the pavement pounds back! Just ask the knees, hips or back of any runner or jogger. My joints may not be talking to you, but after a long run they scream at […]

[Posted July 23 2014 by: Barry Stiles] This is our inaugural blog so it’s important for me to start our dialogue with the true purpose of our journey, what drives our people and our company. There will countless blogs about permeable paving, stormwater management,  the how to’s , the specs, the in and outs of our […]

Parking solutions are important because you need to make sure you actually provide people with a place to park. Whether you have a temporary event or a permanent site, people need a place to park without it being disruptive to the environment. There are more options available than parking directly on the grass because you […]

One single parking lot design doesn’t work with every commercial organization or establishment. Parking lots may experience drainage problems, soil erosion, sinking pavement, and other problems. When ordinary concrete pavement isn’t working, commercial organizations must look for other viable solutions to their parking lot issues. A more proactive method in controlling the water and offering a stable […]

When you hear of flooding or local drought conditions in your neighborhood, you can help with the water concerns by installing permeable pavement. This pavement option is becoming more ideal across the country instead of using concrete or asphalt paving for driveways, walkways and commercial parking lots. By expanding your knowledge about what permeable paving […]

If you live in an area that experiences significant precipitation, you have probably witnessed small streams form in your street after heavy rainfall, with water rushing toward the nearest storm drain. Could this run-off be mitigated by using erosion control pavers? After a series of downpours, you may have noticed substantial erosion around your local […]

The moment when a person sees a rut or dip in their driveway, lawn or parking lot, they immediately go for a temporary solution of replacing the soil or gravel instead of investing in ground reinforcement. Perhaps the person believes the temporary solution is more cost-effective, or they believe there is nothing that they can […]