comp56 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 pretty neat concrete top layer to absorb water ...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 They did something similar at the Ford Rouge Truck plant in Dearborn MI. The plant also has a living roof to help deal with rain fall on the property. I would like to be able to divert grey water for irrigation to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 wow that's freakin cool! I wonder how it will do long term wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Argyropoulos Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 It's a great idea, but I don't think it works anywhere where there's a frost line below 2-4 inches. There are other options, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Florida is perfect for this. I just think it would make a huge sinkhole if there's to much rain..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 thats relly cool have you ever seen the solar roadways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 We actually use something very similar only with asphalt. Makes a great drainage layer.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 They have been using it in Sweden for a while apparently so it's good for ice. The water is not trapped under the road it soaks away naturally as if there was no road there. Obviously it is for rain and snow not rivers of water. The idea is to prevent floods forming due to water being trapped on the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I know when we use an open graded pavement you always install some type of subsurface drainage to expedite the flow away from the subgrade.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 We actually use something very similar only with asphalt. Makes a great drainage layer.Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkOur major roads and highways here have that type of asphalt, but to have it in concrete would be nice. The asphalt looks like an open cell foam insulation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Our major roads and highways here have that type of asphalt, but to have it in concrete would be nice. The asphalt looks like an open cell foam insulationDo you know about how thick the layer generally is? We typically place it anywhere from 2.5" - 3" thick. Just curious with your subgrade conditions what you guys use.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locksmithmatt Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 That shopping centre is in the UK near Maidenhead , it's not concrete it is asphalt Someone did say the other day that sections have been replaced already , not sure if that's true or not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Do you know about how thick the layer generally is? We typically place it anywhere from 2.5" - 3" thick. Just curious with your subgrade conditions what you guys use.Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkOn some of the new turnpike construction they have like 6 feet of base, I think there using recycled crushed concrete and the asphalt is like a foot thick. They pave it a few times each time its like 3-4 inches for a regular road its like a foot of base and then like 4 inches of asphalt. But on a driveway to a house the existing earth is compacted and about 3 inches of asphalt. We only have like 4-8 inches of topsoil here and then its solid coral rock if you have to dig a 5 inch hole you better go get the chipping hammer. It sucks the tree roots don't even go down they just stay on the surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm sure it's great for residential use. I'd love to do my whole backyard in that stuff. A massive patio and no major concern for drainage. Wonder how cost effective it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm sure it could ground smooth and then formed into an awesome shower floor...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaglosrevival Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Wow that is cool! And during winter it could be used as an ice skating rink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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