NEUPAVE

Permeable Pavers

A Permeable
Eco-Friendly Beauty
As the first in Malaysia to
manufacture this new paving
technology, NeuPave is a paving
alternative to more traditional types
of hardscape flooring materials,

An
where water is now allowed to
permeate through the surface to
underlying soil.

Introduction
With more than 25 years experience in the paving industry,
you can be assured of our expertise in advising you on the
appropriate paving solutions for your home and landscaping
project. Sunway Paving Solutions Sdn Bhd manufactures
and supplies compressed concrete paving slabs, which
are prominently featured along many of the streets and
walkways throughout Malaysia. Our products are also
exported regionally to Australia, Hong Kong, China and
Singapore, leaving lasting impressions on the minds of
those who walk on it.

Malaysia Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010, China

NeuPave
Normal concrete pavements do not allow much water to
infiltrate particularly if they are mortared in place. The flowing
water would normally hit the surface and then flow down to the
nearest drainage channel, becoming storm water runoff.

NeuPave differs vastly from the above as its hard surfacing

allows water to percolate to an underlying reservoir base.
Permeable pavement can be used instead of standard
concrete for surfacing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and
many types of pavement surfaces. As the usual concrete is
considered to be impermeable, water that falls usually stays on
the surface and cannot flow through the surface to the soils
below, but rather runs to the lowest points to be drained away.
 The Numerous
Advantages
of NeuPave
Reduces storm water runoff
Reduces flooding
Reduces erosion caused by flooding
Increase storm water storage
Promotes groundwater recharge
Soil reinforcement and stabilisation
Improving water quality by trapping
and treating pollutants
Irrigation techniques
Landscaping techniques

Thailand Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010, China

 Applications
of NeuPave
Public parking lots
Pedestrian paths
Lay-bys
Bicycle paths
Pool decks
Jogging & buggy tracks
Rest service area driveway
Residential car park area
Emergency vehicle
access lanes

Subject to traffic volume and consultants specifications and requirements.

Walkway at Shanghai World Expo 2010, China

 Rough Finishing
Efflorescence

General This phenomenon is commonly found in most

cement-based products. However, the effect is
Information & usually disappears over time due to weathering.
Typically it takes about six to twelve months to
Brown–Fine Finishing Grey–Fine Finishing
Specifications clear the efflorescence through rain water, and
in the worst case scenario it could take about
two years.
Brown–Rough Finishing Grey–Rough Finishing
Compressive Strength
Typical Pavement Cross-Section
Thickness (mm) Strength (MPa)
kerb
60
30
80 edge restraint
concrete
NeuPave
haunching
Laying course

Permeable basecourse/
Sub-base

Infiltration Rate Subgrade (ground)

The average infiltration rate is equal to:

Finishing Liters/min/m2
Available Colours & Profiles

All permeable paving system designs are Land-Use Fine 150 Liters/min/m2
Grey Black Yellow Antique
subjected to following criteria checking: -P
 ermeable system should not be located Rough 300 Liters/min/m2
downstream of high sediment generating activities.
Brown Light Brown Peach Red
Slope
- Paving system slope should not exceed 1 Stability
Tolerance Colours can be custom-made to suit your
in 20 (5%). - Infiltration from the base of permeable paving
design and requirement preferences. It is
should not be undertaken where soils are
susceptible to instability. Thickness of any paver shall be ± 3mm Colours also available in all profiles of Interlocking
Traffic Volume Concrete Pavers and Prime Pavers.
shown in this brochure are reproduced as close
- Design traffic should be determined in advance,
in order to avoid using permeable pavers in heavily Discharge Type to the actual colours of the pavers as printing
trafficked roads. -T
 he ‘no-infiltration’ method of permeable paving is technology allows.
to be adopted, except in circumstances where site
soils are identified as suitable for infiltration.
 NeuPave
Upper geotextile Laying course
(optional)

Permeable basecourse/
Sub-base
A System A – Full Filtration*
Lower geotextile

NeuPave
Subgrade (ground)
Types of Upper geotextile
(optional)
Laying course
System A – Full Infiltration*

Permeable Permeable basecourse/

NeuPave
Sub-base
Suitable for existing subgrade (ground) with good permeability,
System A allows all water falling onto the pavement to infiltrate down
Paving
Lower geotextile
Laying course
Upper geotextile
through the constructed layers below and eventually into the subgrade.
(optional)
Subgrade (ground)
Some retention of the water will occur temporarily in the permeable
Systems
Permeable basecourse/ sub-base layer allowing for initial storage before it eventually passes
Sub-base
Lower geotextile
through. No water is discharged into conventional drainage systems,
Subgrade (ground) completely eliminating the need for pipes and gulley, and making it a
particularly economic solution.

NeuPave
B System B – Partial Filtration* Upper geotextile Laying course System B – Partial Infiltration*
(optional)
Used where the existing subgrade (ground) may not be capable of
Permeable basecourse/ absorbing all the water. A fixed amount of water is allowed to infiltrate –
Drainage pipe Sub-base
Lower geotextile
which, in practice, often represents a large percentage of the rainfall.
NeuPave (ground)
Subgrade Outlet pipes are connected to the permeable sub-base and allow the
Laying course
Upper geotextile
(optional)
excess water to be drained to other drainage devices, such as swales,
ponds, water courses or sewers. This is one way of achieving the
Permeable basecourse/ requirement for reducing the volume and rate of runoff and will most
Drainage pipe NeuPave
Sub-base
Lower geotextile
Upper geotextile Laying course likely remove the need for any long term storage.
(optional)
Subgrade (ground)
Permeable basecourse/
Drainage pipe Sub-base
Lower geotextile
System C – No Infiltration*
Subgrade (ground) Where the existing subgrade (ground) permeability is poor or contains
C System C – No Filtration*
pollutants, System C allows for the complete capture of the water. It
uses an impermeable, flexible membrane placed on top of the subgrade
level and up the sides of the permeable sub-base to effectively form
a storage tank. Outlet pipes are constructed through the impermeable
NeuPave
Laying course membrane to transmit the water to other drainage devices, such as
Upper geotextile
(optional) swales, ponds, watercourses or sewers. Importantly, the outlet pipes are
Permeable basecourse/ designed to restrict flow so that water is temporarily stored within the
Drainage pipe
Impermeable
Sub-base pavement and discharge slowed. System C is particularly suitable for
fiexible contaminated sites, as it prevents pollutants from being washed further
membrance
NeuPave (ground)
Subgrade
Upper geotextile Laying course down into the subgrade where they could reach groundwater.
(optional)

*Subject to traffic volume and consultants specifications

Permeable basecourse/
and Sub-base
requirements.
Drainage pipe NeuPave
Impermeable
The illustrations above are adapted from Interpave, The Precast
fiexible Concrete
Laying course Paving
Upper geotextile
membrance
And Kerb Association (January 2010). Subgrade (ground)
(optional)

Permeable basecourse/
Drainage pipe Sub-base
Impermeable
fiexible
membrance
Subgrade (ground)
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2
Infiltration Installation
Test Procedure

1. Basecourse 3. Laying The Blocks

Taking the existing sub-grade/soil Paving blocks are placed side by side on 3
conditions and the anticipated traffic the sand bed with gaps of approximately
loading into consideration, and adequate 2mm between adjoining blocks. Fine
thickness of well compacted base sand is then spread and swept into the
course must be provided to ensure good joints. Paving blocks can be cut to fit
pavement performance. Existing bitumen edges and awkward corners.
or concrete surfaces need not be removed
and can act as good sub-grade.
4. Pavers Compaction
The pavement is compacted with a
2. Sand Bedding Layer hand-guided plate vibrator until it is 4
A layer of sand should be loosely spread firmly embedded.
and screeded to uniform thickness such
that its compacted thickness would be Note: For permeable (fine) finishes, a gunny sack
(burlap) sheet is placed on top of the pavement
approximately 30mm - 50mm. The sand
before the compaction is done.
bedding should be compacted prior to
installation of the pavers.
5. Completion
The permeable pavement is now
completed and fully functional.
Normal Paver NeuPave
5
Water does not infiltrate but Water permeates through the surface.
flows sideways, becoming runoff.
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Jalan Lagoon Timur, Lot 2788, 2796, 2797,
Bandar Sunway 46150 Petaling Jaya, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Panchor,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Mukim 7, Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai Selatan,
Tel: (603) 5639 8282 14300 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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Fax: (604) 593 8695

Factory: Batang Kali

Lot 10071, Mukim Batang Kali, Southern Region Sales & Marketing
44300 Daerah Ulu Selangor, Office: Senai
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
PLO 6, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Fasa 1,
Tel: (603) 6057 2407
Kawasan Perindustrian Senai, 81400 Senai,
Fax: (603) 6057 2423
Johor, Malaysia.
Tel: (607) 599 5553
Fax: (607) 599 3827

Email: sbsales@sunway.com.my Website: www.sunwaypavingsolutions.com

Information contained within this brochure is correct at the time of printing (Mar 2012). Certain photography and illustrations are simulated and impressions only. Colours shown are reproduced as close
to actual colours as printing technology allows. Measurements are approximate. While every reasonable care has been taken in preparing this flyer, we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracy.