Video: Permeable Pavers

SANTA ROSA — Host, Sarah Rutan: When choosing a paver product for a new driveway or patio, consider the benefits of permeable pavers. Today we’re in Santa Rosa with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Hayley Johnson of The Legacy Paver Group to learn more.

Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Hayley Johnson: When you’ve decided to replace your driveway and you’ve done the research and decided on pavers, there are still multiple choices such as color and style, but also whether permeable pavers or pervious pavers might be an option for you. Some cities will require permeable pavers, and you should choose a company that knows that, and can help you to submit the paperwork and the submittals.

Permeable pavers allow for the water to drain through the pavers or the joints and filter it down into the ground, replenishing a much-needed ground water. Regular pavers allow for a little bit of that, but mostly are graded to let the water run off, which is what we’re trying to avoid.

So, selecting a contractor to walk you through the permeable process is very important. Make sure they have the knowledge of the base installation, the base materials, the types of paver, whether permeable or pervious, and the type of joint fill. These are all very important, and your contractor should know exactly which materials to use.

Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local, top rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified Expert Reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.