Pervious concrete is well documented for its benefits as a hardscape surface in all sorts of slab on grade applications, but how about an application on a second floor, is it possible?
Such an application has typically been reserved for paving stones, or sloping conventional concrete. The use of pervious concrete in such an application, for commercial patios or garden atrium areas found on residential towers, has great potential. In such an application the product system can be designed to positively impact storm runoff similarly to what is offered with green roofs.
This past year SCC had the opportunity to place our classic mix pervious concrete over a structural concrete slab for a second floor patio application. This application was of particular interest to the project owner due to it's ability to provide a flat patio, which eliminated the tenant's wobbly patio furniture issue as well as made the patio completely handicap accessible.
The challenges of successfully completing a pervious concrete job in an application above grade are great, however with proper knowledge, tools, and planning, are an achievable reality!
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