Best Permeable Driveway Surface

One of the many reasons why you should consider a permeable driveway is because of its positive impact on the environment. Permeable driveway options are also sustainable Urban drainage systems. They easily drain rainwater away from the drive and back into the ground thus replenishing groundwater. This also minimises the risk of flash flooding and surface puddling. Thus, the porous surface of permeable paving driveways makes them eco-friendly.

Additionally, porous driveway options do not need planning permission to install them since they are SUDS compliant. You will also not be required to install a secondary drainage channel since they are self-draining.

This guide has been put together to walk you through the best permeable driveway options you can consider for your property.

What Are the Best Permeable Driveway Options in the UK?

Here are some of the permeable paving ideas you can consider for your UK property;

Grass Permeable Driveway

Grass driveway is a permeable and eco-friendly driveway that helps to protect your environment from flash flooding. Grass driveways are naturally draining, allowing water to return back to the water bed. They also act as a natural filter by trapping pollutants.

In addition, grass permeable driveways are really appealing to the eyes. They provide you a clean driveway to drive or walk through without the risk of mud and dirt after a heavy downpour. The driveway has great compression strength; they are equally very durable and long lasting. Furthermore, they are not so tasking to install and don't require expensive skills to lay them.

Gravel Driveway

A gravel driveway is a very common permeable driveway option. Equally aesthetically pleasing, they are easy to install and cost effective. Before laying the gravel, you need to lay a subbase or weed mesh to prevent the growth of unwanted plants through the driveway which makes the driveway messy. Installing a gravel driveway can also be undertaken as a DIY project.

One drawback about gravel driveway is that they are not ideal for inclined or steep surfaces. This is because rainfall as well human usage can cause more stones to be scattered away from the driveway. As a result, its maintenance requirement is quite high and it looks good and tidy.

Permeable Concrete

Concrete can be made from porous materials such that it has the features of a traditional concrete driveway but is also permeable to water. They are usually made up of a mixture of stones and concrete and are eco-friendly since they can absorb water into the ground. Permeable concrete driveway is SUDS compliant and doesn’t require a planning permission to lay. Additionally, they are very durable.

Porous Asphalt

Asphalt can also be tweaked by creating small gaps between the aggregates that allows water to soak through the asphalt surface into the ground. Permeable asphalt driveway is made up of bitumen containing tar, aggregates, and other additives. They are very solid and can withstand the pressure of high traffic.

Permeable Resin

Resin bound driveway is a very popular porous driveway that complies with a sustainable urban drainage system. Resin bound paving, patio or pathways have the ability to allow water seep through them into the ground. This of course means that there is no risk of flash flooding or surface puddling, while also ensuring that the drainage systems are not overwhelmed after a heavy downpour.

A permeable resin driveway is installed by mixing UV-stable polyurethane resin with the appropriate aggregates. This smooth mixture is then hand trowelled onto the driveway surface.

Let us also add that resin bonded surfaces are not permeable and should not be confused with the bound resin surface. Resin bound paving provides a stunning aesthetic, they are durable, crack resistant and have a low maintenance requirement. Additionally, they can be installed as a DIY project and come in a variety of design ideas that fits into any type of property.

Permeable Brick Driveway

Porous paving blocks can also be used to create an environmentally friendly driveway. Permeable pavers have been found to be very effective during heavy rain as it filters and absorbs water away from the driveway surface. Permeable driveway pavers can therefore help manage the risk of flood or erosion on your property.

Furthermore, it is easy to make repairs on permeable block pavers as you just have to replace the individual porous block paving without having to make extensive repairs on the entire permeable paving slab.

Wheel Tracks

Wheel tracks can be created by laying flags, stones, or paving to the areas of your driveway where your car will actually drive upon. The rest of the driveway can then be gravel.

Laying wheel tracks does not require planning permission as long as the paved area is under fifty-two metres. However, it requires a lot of maintenance to keep the driveway looking tidy as it is easy for the driveway materials to move out of position during usage.

Reinforced Grass

Reinforced grass driveway allows homeowners to maintain a natural kerb appeal as it provides a mesh through which grass can grow. The process of laying a reinforced grass driveway involves laying rubber, plastic, or concrete mesh mats on the ground as a place to park your car. The lawn then grows through the mesh to provide a natural aesthetic. They are also easy to lay.

However, you should be careful to use the correct grass, else it wouldn’t grow through the mesh. Also bear in mind that mowing is necessary to keep your driveway looking tidy.

In Summary

Permeable driveways are becoming very popular for different reasons. These include their durability, eco-friendliness, SUDS compliance and visual aesthetics.

Our call lines 0808 273 7505 are active and we are excited to discuss the best permeable driveway option for your home. At yourresindriveway.com, we have experts who will ensure that you get nothing short of the best for your outdoor space. We also give free quotes after conducting a free survey of your property.

As a leading name in driveway installation in the UK, you can expect excellent workmanship and top-quality designs. We also give a 15-year guarantee on all our resin bound driveway installations. A trial will convince you.