Capitol Flexi-Pave is an eco-friendly, highly porous, and flexible paving material designed primarily for low-speed pedestrian and vehicular applications. Made by a certified Woman-Owned Small Business founded by urban foresters, it serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete or asphalt.
The information detailed on the Capitol Flexi-Pave Website outlines the following core aspects of the material: Material Composition
Recycled Tires: The material utilizes 50% crumb rubber granulate from scrap tires, keeping them out of landfills. Every square foot of the material uses roughly one-third of a tire.
Dry Aggregate: The other 50% consists of stone aggregate chips (such as granite).
Urethane Binder: A proprietary, single-component, moisture-cured urethane binds the rubber and stone components together. Core Material Properties
Extreme Porosity: It features a dynamic open-pore design with 19% to 23% internal space. This allows it to drain massive amounts of stormwater directly into the ground—reaching up to 2,500 gallons per hour per square foot.
Resistance to Cracking: Because the rubber gives it elastic, flexible qualities, it does not crack under stress or shift over time.
Fast Curing Time: The material is mixed directly on-site and cures within 24 hours, minimizing construction delays.
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