HydroCon supplies a new upmarket permeable paver to complement its popular HydroSTON range.

Key Features

• Absorbs and retains rainfall and stormwater runoff;
• Allows evaporation during subsequent periods of fine/hot weather;
• Reduces surface and ambient air temperatures;
• Mitigates the so-called “heat island effect” in high density urban areas;
• Smooth, yet slip resistant;
• Available in 10 attractive colours;
• Range of sizes, including large format.

In addition, HydroCERA:

• Allows infiltration into the ground;
• Assists in replenishing groundwater;
• Removes pollutants;
• Provides water supply to trees and landscape areas;
• Absorbs sound and reduces traffic noise;
• Is segmental, enabling easy removal and replacement/reuse, if necessary.

Applications

CBD, suburban shopping centres, high profile green buildings and upmarket developments (see Showcase):

• Plazas, courtyards
• Street footpaths, walkways
• Roof terraces
• Swimming pool surrounds

Manufacture

The kiln fired/dried permeable ceramic tile product is manufactured from recycled ceramic tiles, oxide pigment and bentonite clay binding agent. The recycled material is ceramic waste sourced mainly from ceramic tile products, which contain no hazardous substances and is harmless to human health and the environment. Bentonite clays are a group of fine textured non-toxic naturally occurring minerals associated with volcanic deposition or in sedimentary deposits, which are used in a wide variety of applications.