Frequently Asked Questions

Stormflow Surfacing can be installed on top of wood, steel, aluminum, concrete, asphalt, compacted aggregate, enamel tile, and fiberglass.

No. Stormflow Surfacing is a moisture-cured permeable paving product and mixing it in the rain would cause the product to stiffen and make it impossible to work with, rain cannot occur within six hours of applying Stormflow Surfacing – after six hours rain is no longer a concern.

Under normal conditions it is recommended that a period of 24 hours be allowed.

5º – 32º Celcius (40º – 90º F)

Yes, traditional snow and ice removal methods work with Stormflow Surfacing and are safe to use. Ice & Snow can be removed safely with any shovel or snowblower. Snow removal may be done by snow plow, provided the plow is equipped with a shoe to avoid damage. The plow shoes keep the plow blade slightly above the surface. We recommend homeowners ask plow companies to back drag driveways to prevent any damage as well.

Salt is safe to use on your Stormflow Surfacing. One of the advantages of a permeable surface is that it makes snow and ice management easier. When the snow melts, water will go through the Stormflow Surfacing instead of staying on the surface. You won’t have to worry about water accumulating on your driveway, walkway or patio and freezing again.

Over time, in heavily used areas, the surface of any porous pavement can show signs of wear. Proper maintenance will certainly prolong the life of Stormflow Surfacing. Applying a top coat of binder after 5 years will restore the surface to a “like new” condition.

Stormflow Surfacing is resistant to chlorine, ozone, bromine, muriatic acid, salt water, oil, transmission fluid, and hydraulic fluid.

Yes! The ADA Compliant surface is composed of thousands of rubber granules, giving it incredible non-slip qualities.

Because of the elastic properties of the rubber chips, porous pave can expand and contract making it stronger to resist cracking or crumbling.

NO – Unlike two-part epoxy resins, the products are bound together with a single component urethane that has the same durometer as that of the rubber granule and which is totally resistant to UV degradation.

Yes. Everything fades at certain speeds with continual exposure to sunlight and obviously at different speeds depending upon your location, Stormflow Surfacing has UV inhibitors in the colorization process of the rubber granules therefore giving longevity to color-fastness.

Yes. The permeable paving product is manufactured using a nominal 1/4″ – 3/8″ rubber granule which creates a highly porous material due to the “open-pore” design, Stormflow Surfacing has approximately 29% void space making it one of the most porous surfacing products on the market!

No. It is like one large and continuous expansion and contraction joint – because of the elastic properties of the urethane and the compression capabilities of rubber, the pressure that is exerted by freezing water does not interfere with the mechanical strength of the products.

Only initially, similar to new carpet having a smell, once it has been installed for a few days the smell goes away.