Many businesses and facilities have opted to pave with porous surfaces to improve their stormwater management. Options like permeable pavers are popular for porous surface paving, offering aesthetics and function. Stormwater can filter through permeable pavers before entering the groundwater below. This can reduce contaminants, meeting stormwater management standards to protect the environment. However, permeable pavers do require specialized cleaning to ensure they do not become clogged from debris.
Importance of Properly Cleaning Permeable Pavers
Permeable pavers offer a classic, cobbled style for paving but also provide a function. Stormwater management standards require businesses and commercial facilities to provide safe options for stormwater run-off. Permeable pavers create a natural filtering process before stormwater enters the groundwater, as long as the surface is kept clean. When debris is allowed to collect in the crevices and between pavers, the surface can become clogged.
To properly clean permeable pavers to allow for stormwater filtering and drainage, you need specialized equipment and techniques. Twin City Sweeping is one of the few companies in the area that offers this specialized cleaning method for permeable pavers. First, we provide complete cleaning of the pavers. We remove the dirt, silt, sand and debris from the top of pavers that are filtered from stormwater. Our crews also deep clean the pavers to remove any debris that is clogging the surface, maintaining the porous qualities.
After cleaning the pavers, it is vital to restore the filtering system. We add small granite chips that fill the crevices, keeping sand and silt on the surface but allowing stormwater to filter through the pavers. The two-step cleaning and protective process protect both the pavers and stormwater filtering function.
If you own or manage a business or commercial facility in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area that has permeable pavers or other porous surfaces for stormwater management, get the specialized cleaning you need. Contact us at Twin City Sweeping to learn more about our porous surface cleaning services to maintain your permeable pavers.