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Skip to content Serving the West and Southwest 1-800-670-0849 menu Product Information GraniteCrete Paving Materials Colors Available GraniteCrete™ vs. Competitors Technical Info/Downloads Insights Why Use GraniteCrete? Permeable Paving Permeability and Stormwater Management Retailers Installation Installers Certified Installer Program Installation Instructions Installation Equipment Quality Assurance Program Paving Materials Estimator Galleries GraniteCrete Installation Locations Residential Installations Commercial Installations Municipal Installations Stormwater Management Gallery About GraniteCrete Our Team Case Studies Newsletter Testimonials FAQs Contact GraniteCrete™ Works Where Others Fail For Residential or Commercial. Visit our gallery for inspiration. Get Inspired We're open for business and taking orders! During this time, please give us two days to fill orders. Permeable Paving GraniteCrete™ offers a permeable paving solution for home or commercial application. Learn More “The installation area was 3,000 square feet. The installation went a lot faster once our crew was familiar with the product, and the dry method installation process was very easy.” -Eduardo Vera, Project Manager at Jensen Landscape Services Sustainable Surfacing Learn more about rebate programs for drought tolerant landscaping. Rebate Programs “We are very pleased with GraniteCrete. The installation was clean and easy, and the finished look is so natural. The product is environmentally sound, is ADA compatible, and the color choices are spot on. I would enthusiastically recommend this product to anyone looking for an alternative hardscape choice!” -Whitney Miller, Associate at JETT Landscape Rustic or Refined GraniteCrete™ has the look of decomposed granite without the mess and is ADA compliant. Learn More "I have worked on several projects with GraniteCrete representatives. I am very grateful that GraniteCrete was willing to stand by its product to ensure it was installed properly, according to GraniteCrete specifications. It is a great product and my clients love it. Because of the quality assurance program, I feel confident recommending GraniteCrete!" -Leigh Gronet, Leigh Designs Can we buy you a cup of coffee? Find out more about our Coffee and Learn program Breaking Down Decomposed Granite By Justin White, CEO of K & D Landscaping As trends continue to develop and evolve in landscaping, its likely you’ve heard of decomposed granite. Commonly referred to in its abbreviated form, DG, it has become quite popular in modern landscape designs. Not only for its aesthetic allure, but also for its functionality and cost-effectiveness. You may have considered using decomposed granite in your landscape, but what exactly is this hardscape material? Starting off as solid granite stone, the rock decomposes into finer particles after rain, wind and temperature conditions continue to weather it down. For landscaping use, the gravel pieces are usually three-eighths of an inch or smaller. The gravel is then compacted into a semi-hard, but permeable surface. DG is an excellent option for paths, driveways, patios and even large areas of commercial installations like playgrounds and trails. As an organic material, its natural appearance is appealing to many types of clients and it can also help contribute LEED points for certifications in the construction industry. One of the drawbacks of DG is that it can erode over time or become soft after a rain event, potentially tracking into your home on the soles of shoes. Fortunately, there are many binding options that can help secure your DG in place while protecting against the elements. . . . The best option is to mix in a binder with the product before installing the DG. The longest lasting and highest quality product on the market today is called GraniteCrete. This patented binder combines with water and DG to create a concrete-like surface that is also permeable. It can be used in almost any application and while it is on the more expensive side due to the labor-intensive mixing process, the end result will last for decades. The next step down is a spray-on stabilizer that is applied atop the DG before compaction. Install the granite into your hardscape area, spray on the stabilizer as directed, and then compact for a finished patio, walkway or playing surface. The spray-on stabilizer can lose its grip or be washed away after a few years of rain fall due to the fact it’s not mixed in like the GraniteCrete. But it is a lower cost and less labor consuming process. Read the entire article here . GraniteCrete: A Wheel Good Choice for Driveways As homeowners make green choices with increasing frequency—incorporating native plants into the landscape, opting for solar power, and switching to low-flow appliances—many are turning their sights toward the pavement surrounding their homes. GraniteCrete driveway at a private residence in Pasadera, CA. For the areas that see vehicle traffic, homeowners have some important factors to consider: Is the material durable enough to bear the weight and movement of a vehicle? Is the finished product going to be attractive and complement the home and surrounding landscape? Will it be susceptible to annoyances common with traditional paving options, such as surface puddling or weeds poking through? Finding a solution that fits all these criteria can be challenging. Fortunately, one doesn’t need to look further than GraniteCrete paving material. Durability GraniteCrete is an average of 3.5 – 4.5 times stronger in compression than what is required to withstand the surface pressure exerted by a heavy vehicle, such as a fire truck . Outside of laboratory testing, GraniteCrete’s durability has been put to the test at UC Santa Cruz: A crane with ballast weighing 95,000 pounds traveled down a GraniteCrete pathway to its staging area. Two wheels were on the surrounding dirt and two wheels were on the GraniteCrete, for a total of 47,500 moving pounds on the GraniteCrete at one time. Despite this heavy load, the GraniteCrete bore the weight without failing! Aesthetics GraniteCrete is available in five standard earth-tone colors , as well as custom colors, allowing it to blend in with nearly any surrounding landscape. This also allows it to easily complement other landscaping elements, such as stone and wood – as shown by the excellent work of Dave Washer . Common Annoyances Since GraniteCrete is porous , water won’t stay on the surface – meaning homeowners can say “goodbye” to having to choose between dodging puddles or getting their shoes wet after rainfall. Despite its permeability, GraniteCrete deters weed growth as a naturally weed- (and gopher !) resistant product. Although it’s common to see greenery poking through pavement, that won’t happen with GraniteCrete. Other Benefits While a GraniteCrete driveway is a winning solution for the homeowner, it also benefits the surrounding community. Due to its high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) value, it helps combat the Urban Heat Island Effect ; this can lead to reduced energy costs, air pollution levels, and heat-related illnesses – now that’s cool! Serving the West and Southwest Copyright 2021 Granitecrete. Web design by Product Information GraniteCrete Paving Materials Colors Available GraniteCrete™ vs. Competitors Technical Info/Downloads Insights Why Use GraniteCrete? 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