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Permeable Frequently Asked Questions

Our unique Dream Pave resin bound permeable surface is 100% Natural Canadian Granite, pea-gravel sized stones. The aggregate is mixed on-site with StoneSet Premium Resin, which has been installed for 30+ years from UK, to Russia and to Australia. Our unique resin is UV resistant and resistant to Canada’s freezing and thawing cycles.

Dream Pave permeable resin bound surfaces have the appearance of loose, natural aggregates with the structure of finished pavements. If you were to see one of our samples, people describe it looking like a big Rice Crispy squares. Just not nearly as soft, nor as tasty. 

Not at all. DreamPave has been built on the back of Permeable pavement pioneers, who’ve been installing our permeable pavement for 30+ years. 

Absolutely! DreamPave has been used in Germany and the UK for 30+ years, with over 80 Million Square Feet installed.

For larger projects, installing our resin bound permeable pavement is reserved for StoneSet Authorized Installers, trained by Dream Pave. Unfortunately large areas are not intended for all you awesome DIYers.

However, Dream Pave will soon be offering a DIY (Do-it-Yourself) product. Stay tuned to Dream Pave.

Absolutely. DreamPave is considered L.I.D. – Low Impact Development. It has the lowest carbon footprint of any surface to produce. We mix it on-site, so together we avoid any carbon-heavy production.

Good news is the StoneSet resin installed by DreamPave is strong enough to be used for both residential and commercial applications! Our finished permeable pavement, is flexible like asphalt, but strong like concrete.  DreamPave can accommodate heavy commercial vehicles, including snow plows!

Great question. Dream Pave is ideal for anywhere you would install concrete, interlock pavers or asphalt.  StoneSet by Dream Pave is flexible, so does not crack with normal wear and tear. Learn more here.

Yes of course! Dream Pave permeable pavement is salt and chlorine resistant. Best is, you can expect to use 50% less salt too!

Yes! StoneSet by DreamPave have endured scientific testing called a friction test; StoneSet passed with flying colours. Guess what!? You can run a snow plough on it as well. But we recommend lifting the plough 1/2″ because they is very little ice forming on the surface.

Nope! Say bye-bye to those beloved weeds! 🙂 Part of your Dream Pave Warranty ensures you do not need to worry about weed growth on your DreamPave surface.

Sorry, but no maintenance required here! StoneSet by Dream Pave is highly porous; every square centimeter of Dream Pave resin bound is permeable. The only maintenance if you wish, is to give it a light power-wash annually.

Yes, Dream Pave permeable is indeed pet friendly. We installed a Permeable Dog Park for the City of Toronto. Dream Pave is quite smooth as its finished with a power trowel that creates a smooth surface. It’s very pleasant walk on bare-foot, so your furry friends will not have any issues.

Not at all. StoneSet has Low VOC, and ZERO leaching once cured, so its very safe for Environmentally sensitive area. Combined with our permeable base construction, it actually becomes a natural water filter!

Not at all. Our installation process is fundamentally different than conventional asphalt. No need to drive on your gravel surface for months before installing the permeable surface layer. Your curb appeal will not suffer when hiring Dream Pave Permeable Pros. 

Not at all! During the initial curing phase, we will apply traction sand. After curing process the finished permeable pavement becomes slip-resistant. Furthermore, due to the Geo-thermal effect, and because a permeable resin bound surface ‘breathes’, moisture evaporates quick than other surfaces, meaning less ice build up.

As previously mentioned, the Geo-Thermal effect means your StoneSet by Dream Pave permeable surface will be noticeably cooler than asphalt, concrete and even interlock pavers. Some clients with our darker colours, experience a comfortably ‘cool’ resin bound permeable surface to walk on during hot summer days versus the interlock stones they replaced by hiring Dream Pave.

You will enjoy a very unique, textured yet smooth surface when you install your resin bound permeable for your driveway, walkway, patio or pool area.

StoneSet by Dream Pave is a pour-in-place permeable paving material, and is a LID (low impact development) product since DreamPave is mixed on-site, without the use of any carbon heavy manufacturing plants and mixing equipment.

Rest Assured – No Issuses! The StoneSet permeable pavement using resin bound aggregate is designed for the harshest UV climates, plus the harsh Canadian climate. StoneSet by Dream Pave is the most flexible surface, allowing it to withstand freeze-thaw cycles without cracking or heaving.

Dream Pave resin bound permeable surfaces are referred to a Zero Water Run-off. Our permeable surface and system prevents storm water from running into the sewers and into our rivers, streams and our water supply. Help us help you save the environment, and install your DreamPave driveway today!

Correct! StoneSet by Dream Pave surfaces are being used to mitigate flooding, and circumvent the need for additional traditional stormwater infrastructure.

Absolutely! Dream Pave’s installation team has vast experience with managing water via landscape construction. 

Also, our Chief Dreamer, is a Certified Fusion Landscape Professional.

A Fusion Pro specializes in ​Stormwater Management solutions on a Lot Level – The future of land development will include a stormwater management design that minimizes the need for infrastructure and maximizes natural drainage. ​

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