Research based permeable pavement for boulevards, pathways & more

Resources for Every Stage of the Decision Process

From the first sketch to the final pour, the Stormflow Resource Center gives you access to everything you need to design, specify, and install with confidence. Whether you’re planning a new build, responding to a tender, or getting ready for install day, this is your one-stop destination for expert tools, clear documentation, and practical support.

Designing

Explore inspiration, dig into the technical details, and get expert guidance for bringing your vision to life. The Resource Center includes a curated gallery of real-world applications, plus downloadable technical specifications and CAD drawings to help you plan with precision.

Tendering

When it’s time to move forward, we make the quoting process simple. Request a formal quote directly from the Resource Center, with all the context and specs in one place. We’ll work with you to ensure accurate pricing based on your project’s scale and needs — fast, clear, and ready for procurement.

Installing

Installation is straightforward with the right tools in hand. Access step-by-step guides, connect with trusted Stormflow installers in your area, and review warranty details before the job starts. Whether you're overseeing a team or coordinating with a contractor, the Resource Center helps keep your install smooth and stress-free.

Explore everything at your own pace. The Resource Center is self-guided, with tools and documentation built to support the longer timelines of planning and procurement.

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Stormflow Surfacing Customer Success Stories

Discover how Stormflow Surfacing has transformed surfaces and reshaped urban environments for our customers.

Installing Stormflow Surfacing at Liuna 183 HQ

The Stormflow Surfacing installation at Liuna 183 headquarters was an experience that blended craftsmanship with meaning. The work involved preparing and installing Stormflow Surfacing in areas needing permeability, including under bike racks, and numerous areas around the complex, including beneath benches and the eternal flame site.

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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

The Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital underwent an extensive renovation of its renowned Spiral Garden, a creative and therapeutic outdoor space designed to support children with disabilities through play and artistic expression. As part of this transformation, Stormflow Surfacing was contracted to install some colourful permeable surfacing across several key areas within the garden.

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Stormflow Surfacing Installation for the Yonge Street Linear Park Improvements Project

In the fall of 2024, a remarkable transformation took place in the City of Toronto along Yonge Street with the installation of a custom Stormflow system as part of the Yonge Street Linear Park Improvements Project (includes George Hislop Park, Norman Jewison Park and Alexander Street Parkette). This initiative aimed to enhance the urban landscape, integrating sustainable and visually engaging elements to create a more inviting public space.

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Embrace the future of sustainable infrastructure with Stormflow Surfacing permeable pavers

Flexible

Can do everything traditional paving can do – and more!

Safe

No slips, cracking, or water pooling and ice build up

Sustainable

A simpler ground water management solution

Eco-Friendly

Recycles over 300 tires for every 1,000 square feet

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Permeable Tree Surrounds

Permeable tree surrounds offer a multitude of benefits that can significantly enhance the overall well-being of the municipality and its inhabitants.

Key Benefits of a Permeable Tree Surround

Permeable tree surrounds manage stormwater by letting rainwater soak into the soil instead of running off hard surfaces. This reduces pressure on drainage systems and helps prevent local flooding. They can also be cut to fit growing trees.

Urban trees often struggle with poor drainage and compacted soil. Permeable tree surrounds improve root health by allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the soil.

Climate Resilience – These surrounds help reduce the urban heat island effect, regulate temperatures, and preserve microclimates, increasing resilience to heatwaves and temperature shifts.

Permeable tree surrounds have a similar upfront cost to asphalt or concrete but deliver long-term savings for municipalities.

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“300 recycled tires used in 1,000 square feet, It acts like one big expansion joint that allows for the product to flex in our Canadian winters.”

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Town Of Aurora

Toronto

Milton

Permeable Sidewalks & Bike Lanes

Stormflow Surfacing’s innovative surfaces not only provide safe and accessible pathways for pedestrians and cyclists but also contribute to the overall well-being and resilience of the community.

Key Benefits of a Permeable Pathway

Permeable sidewalks and bike lanes capture and filter rainwater, effectively managing stormwater, reducing flood risk, and improving water quality.

Permeable pavement offers better traction and quick drainage, reducing slips, puddles, and ice patches—key for pedestrian and cyclist safety in Canadian winters.

Eco-friendly solutions help municipalities cut carbon emissions, conserve resources, and support responsible infrastructure practices.

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Promoting Active Transportation

Permeable sidewalks and bike lanes provide safe, comfortable, and accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging more people to choose active modes of transportation.

Permeable Boulevards

Providing an Eco-friendly solution for tough drainage applications like boulevards. Incorporating permeable boulevards can be a strategic and impactful choice for Canadian municipalities.

Key Benefits of Permeable Boulevards

Permeable boulevards act as natural stormwater management tools, allowing rainwater and snowmelt to infiltrate the soil rather than overwhelming drainage systems.

Permeable boulevards are designed to minimize freeze-thaw damage by allowing water to drain and preventing ice buildup. This durability ensures that the boulevards remain functional and aesthetically pleasing year-round.

Permeable boulevards can incorporate native plants, creating green corridors that support local biodiversity and provide habitats for pollinators and wildlife.

Well-designed permeable boulevards can significantly enhance the visual appeal of streetscapes and public spaces.

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Stormflow Surface for Boulevards

Independent testing confirms that Stormflow Surfacing allows up to 5,800 gallons of water per hour per sq. ft. to drain directly through its surface, permeate down into a compacted aggregate base, then slowly filter into the ground. Learn More

Permeable Drainage Strips

Opting for permeable pavement in drainage strips offers municipalities an effective solution to address stormwater management, environmental stewardship, and urban development challenges specific to the regions.

Key Benefits of Permeable Drainage Strips

Permeable pavement in drainage strips efficiently captures and directs stormwater into the ground, reducing surface runoff.

Permeable pavement acts as a natural filtration system, removing some pollutants and contaminants from stormwater as it percolates through the pavement layers.

Permeable pavement aids climate adaptation by reducing the urban heat island effect and promoting efficient stormwater management.

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Erosion Prevention

Drainage strips with permeable pavement help prevent soil erosion by stabilizing the ground and controlling the flow of water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Stormflow Surfacing?

When and where can Stormflow Surfacing be installed?

Stormflow Surfacing can be installed anywhere that traditional hardscape surfaces can be installed. The advantage to Stormflow can be installed up to 33% degrees of slope. Due to the product being moisture cured, it needs to be installed between 10-32 degrees C with no rain in the forecast.

What are the main advantages of Stormflow versus asphalt and concrete?

Stormflow helps to alleviate stormwater issues. Water doesn't pool and puddle on the surface like it does on concrete and asphalt (this also means so ice in the winter). The product also is made from recycled materials, for every 1000 square feet of Stormflow poured we repurpose 300 tires.

How does Stormflow withstand the harsh Canadian winters?

Stormflow can be shovelled and maintained just like any other surface in the winter (shovel, snow blower or plow). You will also find that you can reduce salt use as water runs through instead of having ice on the surface. We recommend back dragging when using a snowplow. Another main advantage of Stormflow in the winter is our product doesn't crack, due to the base and the rubber used in the surface. It acts like one big expansion joint, allowing the surface to look great year after year.

Why should I use permeable pavement?

Stormflow is porous, which means water flows through the surface back into the water table. This helps cities deal with undersized storm drains during large rain events.

Are there authorized installers in my area?

With numerous installers stationed strategically throughout Ontario, we are happy to help get in contact with them.
Areas currently served for residential customers:
- Stratford and surrounding area
- Kitchener, Waterloo, Elmira, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding
- Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington, Oakville, Stoney Creek and surrounding areas
- Select areas of the GTA

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Permeable Paving for Any City and Any Space

Cities We’ve Worked With

Resources for Every Stage of the Decision Process

Stormflow Surfacing Customer Success Stories

Embrace the future of sustainable infrastructure with Stormflow Surfacing permeable pavers

Flexible

Safe

Sustainable

Eco-Friendly

Permeable Tree Surrounds

Key Benefits of a Permeable Tree Surround

Permeable Sidewalks & Bike Lanes

Key Benefits of a Permeable Pathway

Promoting Active Transportation

Permeable Boulevards

Key Benefits of Permeable Boulevards

Stormflow Surface for Boulevards

Permeable Drainage Strips

Key Benefits of Permeable Drainage Strips

Erosion Prevention

Our Permeable Surface Colour Collection

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