Gravel Foundations Projects
Permeable driveway - Victoria, BC
CORE Product: CORE Gravel 60-40
Project information: Showcasing our 60-40 HDV gravel grid system, this steep slope driveway installation highlights its exceptional durability and effortless installation. Watch as a fully loaded dump truck navigates the filled grid with ease, demonstrating the system’s impressive strength and steep-slope capabilities.
With the installation of our grids, the need for advanced storm sewers and other water management systems were not needed, saving significantly on costs and time.
steep slope Firetruck Access lane
CORE Product: CORE Gravel 60-40 in Verde Valley, Arizona
Project Details: Transforming a steep-sloped driveway to meet the approval of the local fire marshal was achieved through the use of CORE Gravel 60-40. This system offers lateral drainage capabilities, incorporates non-rotting geo-textile for weed suppression & gravel retention, and is specifically designed for steep slopes. The end result not only showcases a stunning appearance but also ensures safe and accessible vehicle access to the home.
Why are we uniquely qualified for slopes?: Our grids stand out with their innovative closed-cell design, preventing gravel from seeping underneath and causing dislodgment or upheaval over time. The non-rotting, non-woven, heat-welded geotextile creates a durable, permeable barrier that keeps your gravel separate from the subbase. This ensures your gravel remains clean and prevents contamination with subbase materials, maintaining 100% permeability over time.
Our grids feature integrated nail slots for secure installation on slopes, offering unmatched stability. These unique features are exclusive to our steep slope grid system (60-40), which has earned third-party steep slope certification and approval from US Fire Marshals. Designed for durability and reliability, our grids are the ultimate solution for challenging terrains and steep slopes.
Sloped Fire access lane / Driveway
With both 3rd party steep slope certifications and fire marshal approval, our system is constantly trusted and used for fire access lane in both commercial and residential applications.
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine (Osaka, Japan)
CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35
To mitigate the effects of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, various urban planning and architectural techniques have been employed in Japan. These include the installation of permeable pavement systems like CORE, which allows rainwater to infiltrate the ground rather than running off into storm drains. Such systems help reduce the risk of surface flooding and can contribute to a more sustainable urban environment. This is why the team for this project chose to use CORE Foundations vs. concrete. In addition the area is natural, beautiful, and accesible by all!
HGTV's The property brothers
Featured now on 8 HGTV home renovation epsiodes with the Property Brothers, our gravel and grass foundations have been used and loved by their team for patios, pathways, and driveways.
Pacific Sands Resort (Tofino BC)
CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35 and 60-40
Installation Method: Local Contractor Team
Tofino is a temperate rainforest environment, receiving roughly 130 inches of rainfall each year. For Pacific Sands, a standard hardscape wouldn’t cut it. They needed a foundation that would drain quickly, resist saturation, and stay stable year-round - especially for a high-traffic dining area and access route. The permeable grid system provided the reliability and performance their conditions demand.
The installation at Pacific Sands Beach Resort, a picturesque beachfront retreat on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, features the use of CORE Foundations.
CORE Foundations effectively prevent issues like sinking or uneven surfaces, a crucial consideration for a resort where guest comfort and safety are paramount. The permeability of the system aids in water drainage, reducing the risk of puddles or flooding during rainy weather. Additionally, their low maintenance requirements and long-lasting properties ensure that Pacific Sands Resort can continue to offer a beautiful and functional outdoor space for many decades to come, delighting guests with a comfortable and safe environment in harmony with nature's waterpark.
Accessible Driveway & Home Entrance | Multi-Family Complex
Core Product:CORE Gravel Foundations
Installation Method:Contractor, flush with surrounding concrete landscaping
CORE worked with the builders of this Multi-Family Complex, to provide a system to help them create a stabilized, eco-friendly and beautiful, This area is now stable, weed free and will allow for minimal maintenance. Not only will it be structurally sound for vehicle access, it will also be accessible to wheelchairs, bikes, strollers and more!
Gravel Pathways and Landscape Areas | Four Freedoms Park (New York City)
Core Product: CORE Gravel 50-35
Installation Method: Contractor
CORE was pleased to be a part of the Four Freedoms Park Project: a memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City, the park opened in 2012, and is free to the public. CORE Gravel can be found throughout the park, from the entry (base of stairs), the walkway leading to the bust of FDR himself.
Public Park for Walking and Biking | Cabot Square, Montreal
Core Product: CORE Gravel 50-35 & Resin applied.
Installation Method: Contractor, gravel with CANA Pave resin bonding system.
The revitalization of Cabot Square in Montreal is all about building and working on a strategy addressing Indigenous homelessness in Montreal. We were thrilled to be involved with the redevelopment of this historic site. With a CORE Gravel foundation topped with the CANA Pave resin, this bound gravel surface will be suitable for any weather Montreal can throw at it.