There’s a lot to learn about Flexi-Pave and it’s diverse benefits and applications. We have taken the time to find and post news articles, studies, client write-ups, and other articles discussing our products and related issues. These informative news items will help you come up to speed not only on the Flexi-Pave products, but the practical construction and environmental challenges that these products were created to solve.
Eutrophication – the problem with the Bay
So what is eutrophication? H.W. Art, defined eutrophication as “The process by which a body of water acquires a high concentration of nutrients, especially phosphates and nitrates. These typically promote excessive growth of algae. As the algae die and decompose, high levels of organic matter and the decomposing organisms deplete the water of available oxygen, causing the death of other organisms, such as fish. Eutrophication is a natural, slow-aging process for a water body, but human activity greatly speeds up the process.”
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Whats the deal with Phosphates & Nitrates?
The problem with runoff from impervious surfaces is that as water runs off these surfaces it collects contaminants and byproducts of vehicular traffic, agriculture, manufacturing, etc., such as nutrients, trace metals, oil and grease. These contaminants can include harmful elements such as nitrates and orthophosphates. These pollutants concentrate in storm drains and eventually make their way into bodies of water such as our Chesapeake Bay. Once there, the nitrates & orhthophosphates become food sources for algal blooms which are the first step in the eutrophication.
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Chesapeake Bay at Risk of Slow Death
The Chesapeake Bay is at risk of becoming a large “dead zone” from contaminants in stormwater runoff.
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City of Gaithersburg, MD Considers Using Flexi-Pave
After seeing the successful installation of a 14,000 square foot fitness trail made out of Flexi-pave at Lockheed Martin’s Gaithersburg campus, the City of Gaithersburg is considering using Flexi-pave on city sidewalks and tree surrounds.
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Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo Embraces Flexi-Pave
Washington DC’s National Zoo is the latest site to begin installing Flexi-Pave on a large scale. In 2012, Flexi-Pave was installed at two locations at the National Zoo. One of which was the long awaited Conservation Carousel that was built adjacent to the Lion & Tiger exhibit. The carousel is solar powered and features zoo animals rather than traditional horses. All the paving around the carousel, totaling almost 7,000 square feet was poured with Flexi-Pave. Flexi-Pave was chosen for it’s intrinsic properties including stormwater retention, LEED, LID, ADA compatibility and recycled materials. The Carousel is now open to the public so stroll on down the Olmestead walk and kick the proverbial tires of the Zoo’s latest additions. Read more about it at the Zoo’s Carousel website showing all the stats.
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The Country Club at Woodmore Finds Perfect Solution to Bridge Restoration Using Flexi-Pave
Golf course bridges are one of the most frequently replaced assets on the course. Through thermal expansion, UV degradation and water damage, wooden bridges don’t typically last more that 10-15 years. After which time they must be rebuilt at great costs, not including lost revenues from down-time for the course. Until recently wood replacement was thought to be the only option. But Flexi-pave offeres a solution that encapsulates the wood with a durable weatherproof material that extends the useful life of the bridge another 30+ years. Don’t take our word for it, read more about it from the Country Cub’s own Blog.
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City of Alexandria Thrilled Over New Flexi-Pave Trail
Dora Kelley Park was recently upgraded with a new Flexi-Pave trail surface to raving review of residents and city officials. Read more about it in this article from the West End Alexandria Patch.
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