Case studies
We believe our permeable paving solutions will make a real difference in the world but don't take our word for it, explore the benefits of Ecoraster through the results we have achieved for our customers.
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.
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