Stormwater Management Regulations Fuel New Interest in Pervious Concrete

Ready mixed concrete producers looking to enter the rapidly expanding market for pervious concrete can call on Degussa Admixtures, Inc. for assistance with products and mix designs. The company is using a system of Master Builders branded technologies to develop pervious concrete mixtures that are contractor friendly and improve final performance.

Pervious concrete, also referred to as low fines or no-fines concrete, is a mix of portland cement, coarse aggregate, water and admixtures. Due to the lack of fine aggregate, the pervious concrete pore structure contains many voids, allowing water to pass through. While pervious concrete has been accepted and used in specific regions of the U.S., recent changes in federally mandated stormwater management regulations have fuelled new interest. Pervious concrete gives ready mixed concrete producers another tool and an environmentally friendly alternative to offer builders in their marketplace.

"In many cases, pervious concrete isn't being used in applications where it would offer advantages because of limited production and placement experience," explained Dana Pasquali, a product line manager from Degussa Admixtures, Inc. "Degussa Admixtures has worked across the country with ready mix producers to develop and place pervious concrete mixtures that contractors get excited about. Easy discharge from the truck is the first benefit, followed by increased working time, improved placeability without water addition that facilitates placement and finishing, reduced paste drain down, and increased compressive strength upon hardening."

For additional information on Degussa Admixtures, Inc.'s solutions for Pervious Concrete, visit the INNOVATIONS section on the company website at www.degussaadmixtures.com or call 1-800-628-9990.

Source: Degussa Admixtures, Inc.