VAST Composite Pavers

We were just introduced to one of the coolest eco-pavers on the scene — VAST Composite Pavers. They look like bricks, but they're actually made of recycled tires and plastic containers...

VAST pavers are made from 95% recycled materials, primarily scrap tires and recycled plastics. They are manufactured using a zero-scrap, zero-pollution process, and all pavers can be removed and recycled into new pavers.

In addition to their standard paver, VAST offers a permeable paver, which allows water to infiltrate through the paver and into the ground to reduce storm water run-off. VAST pavers work for a number of installation types such as driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool areas, and parking areas. There's also Composite Deck Pavers, which are a thin version that can be installed on decks and rooftop patios.

At just one-third the weight of concrete pavers, VAST pavers are easier to install because of their light weight and their unique grid system. Check out the VAST website for more info.

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Here's a peek into what goes into a simple VAST installation.

I have a concrete balcony that was in need of a nice a surface and these pavers looked like the right fit. My dad found them at a surfaces trade show.

I was going to wait until the project was complete but what the heck. Here's what I've got so far:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/art_chel/sets/72157617885080169/

posted by art on May 28th 2009 at 3:50pm
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This is GREAT! Using it under swings or kid play areas to save scraped knees would be the way to go.

posted by baileyb on May 30th 2009 at 5:21pm
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