Case studies

E50 | Municipal

SWM Pond Maintenance Access Road

Recognizing the limitations of standard gravel maintenance access roads around SWM ponds, the project Engineer sought a more sustainable solution. Ecoraster E50 was selected for its permeability, providing efficient stormwater management, and its ability to contain infill material effectively. With a load rating of 800t/sqm unfilled, E50 ensures durability under heavy vehicle use.

E40 | Municipal

Saugeen Rail Trail – Hurricane Hazel Memorial Site

In 1954 Hurricane Hazel left a trail of destruction including a train derailment at the south end of Southampton ON.

E50, HF50 | Agricultural

Eco-Friendly Cattle Flooring

This barn in rural Ontario is used primarily as a birthing barn for cows.

BLOXX | Residential

Ecoraster Bloxx Permeable Paving Driveway

This homeowner was in search of green driveway solutions to replace his existing asphalt driveway.

BLOXX | Residential

Ecoraster Bloxx Permeable Rubber Driveway

This homeowner was motivated to swap out his existing driveway with an eco-friendly surface using permeable driveway pavers.

E50, HF50 | Equestrian

Ecoraster E50 Muddy Paddock Solutions

For equestrian center staff, equine mud management is a serious undertaking that can cause a long list of issues if it’s not handled properly.

E40 | Equestrian

Equestrian Facility Mud Management

Dealing with mud in horse paddocks is a challenge that all equestrian centers are faced with.

E40 | Commercial

George Brown College

George Brown College in Toronto had parking lots filled with dusty, compacted gravel. These surfaces resulted in potholes, ruts, and poor parking lot drainage.

E50 | Commercial

Giant Tiger

A heavy-duty permeable paving solution to help with outdoor warehouse drainage in their mechanical room area.

E50 | Transportation

GTAA – Toronto Pearson Airport Roadway Paving

The asphalt edge of the road shoulders at the Toronto Pearson International Airport required road mesh reinforcement to reduce ongoing maintenance.

E50 | Industrial

Heavy Duty Permeable Parking Lot – Biodiesel Facility

Unpaved or poorly paved industrial areas such as these are often prone to parking lot drainage problems.

BLOXX | Commercial

Innisfail Golf Course Eco-Friendly Walkway

The Innisfail Golf Course in Alberta was looking to create a safe, attractive, and eco-friendly walkway.

E50 | Municipal

Kew Gardens Access Lane Paving

Kew Gardens hosts baseball games, summer camps, concerts, picnics and so much more.

BLOXX | Municipal

King City Heritage and Cultural Centre Permeable Parking Lot

The municipality was looking for eco-friendly paving materials to help transform their 14,000 square foot parking area into a functional, permeable, and green parking lot.

E40 | Transportation

Kissimmee Permeable Boat Parking Pad

Grass-filled Ecoraster grids were presented as a durable, sustainable, and permeable paving solution to the client’s boat storage/parking needs.

X30 | Residential

Lazy Lawns Permeable Grass Pavers

This Toronto client was looking to remove a hard-to-maintain grassy area in their backyard with high-quality synthetic grass.

BLOXX | Commercial

Listowel Go Glass Permeable Parking Lot

This project was a new-build, and the existing land was in need of ground reinforcement due to extremely muddy conditions.

E40 | Agricultural

Livestock Feeding Areas

Heavy traffic areas like livestock feeders are prone to excessive mud and dirt.

X30 | Municipal

Metro Toronto Zoo Interlocking Pavers

The dining area at the Toronto Zoo was covered with tripping hazards due to poorly installed pavers and a lack of ground stabilization.

E50 | Municipal

North Carolina Department of Transportation

This busy intersection in North Carolina sees more than 50,000 cars pass through it each day.

E50 | Municipal

North Carolina DOT Road Shoulder Paving

The paved shoulder at a busy intersection in North Carolina was in need of constant road repairs.

E50 | Industrial

Oil and Gas

The mining and drilling industry is focused on safety first, and safety can be enhanced by the use of an affordable industrial paving product like Ecoraster.

E50 | Commercial

Permeable Campground

Some of the biggest problems facing campgrounds are soil compaction, mud, and erosion due to heavy use.

E50 | Recreational

Sanford Maine ATV Club

The Sanford Maine ATV Club maintains miles of ATV riding trails in southern Maine. A 600 ft-long swampy section of the trail was ultimately impassable.

E40 | Agricultural

Permeable Dog Kennel Flooring

Whether you’re a breeder or simply want a safe outdoor area for the family pet. Dog kennels can be tricky to install.

X30 | Agricultural

Permeable Flooring and Farrowing Huts

Pig farrowing problems, including wet and muddy hog flooring, are the primary causes of hypothermia and the death of newborn piglets.

E40 | Commercial

Permeable Golf Cart Parking Lot

This golf course was in need of golf cart parking pads with a safe area to charge electric carts.

HF40 | Equestrian

Permeable Horse Hay Feeder

This Equestrian Center in Florida had two horses sharing one manger-style hay feeder with no protection surrounding it.

E40 | Residential

Permeable Hot Tub Pad

Most hot tub pads are placed on non-porous concrete blocks that are expensive, hard to remove and offer little-to-no backyard drainage.

BLOXX | Residential

Permeable Patio Pavers for a Backyard Transformation

This backyard in Toronto was 80% concrete, and 100% impermeable, these homeowners were left wondering how to fix their water drainage problems.

E50 | Transportation

Rocky Mountain House Access Road Paving

An existing, high-traffic access road became extremely muddy, causing heavy machinery to slide off the roads.

E50 | Industrial

Sour Gas Line

This sour gas line was originally installed in the 1960s on existing farmland. Since gas lines can, indeed, freeze, they need to safely be buried below the frost line.

E40 | Equestrian

Spruce Meadows Riding Arena Footing

Equestrian arenas are often built without correct stormwater drainage, meaning they offer little mud control for horses and riders and are prone to wet, muddy conditions.

Accessories, E50 | Commercial

Stackt Market Gravel Grid System

Stackt Market was a vacant property in downtown Toronto. The team at Stackt had the idea of building an urban market made from eco-friendly products, including sustainable pavers.

E40 | Residential

Stone-Filled Porous Driveway

This Century home in Ann Arbor Michigan was in need of some repairs and updates.

E40 | Municipal

Walkerton Fire Department Ground Reinforcement

Due to stormwater runoff and excess mud, the garden was virtually inaccessible, unless you were wearing rubber boots!

BLOXX, E50 | Municipal

Wolf Trap National Park

A world-famous performing arts center suffered from significant erosion, wear, and stormwater management issues with its grass parking areas.

E40 | Municipal

Wooton Park in Tavares

Wooton Park in Tavares is located on Lake Dora, a lake highly frequented by seaplane owners.

E40 | Industrial

Property in Twain Harte, CA

Access to this steep mountain access road becomes extremely difficult during rain and/or snow events.

BLOXX | Commercial

U-Haul facility in Lake Forest, CA

All new development in CA is required to minimize impermeable surfacing in order to reduce urban runoff and stormwater pollution.

BLOXX, E40 | Municipal

Stormwater Management for Lincoln Street Boat Launch

Stormwater runoff from Lincoln Street regularly puddled in the parking lot and carried pollutants into the river...

E40 | Residential

Installing an Ecoraster E40 driveway for this Guelph homeowner

There is a strong movement towards including permeable alternatives into both commercial and residential landscaping in the Guelph area of Ontario.