The use of stucco to concrete or asphalt pavement or carport houses a public parking area a bad impact on the environment. Concrete is made of waterproof material, so that rain water can not be absorbed by the soil. Eventually the water will be increasingly difficult to obtain.

Environmentally conscious makes a lot of people use grass instead of concrete block and asphalt. Then, what is called grass block it?

We may still be able to answer when asked about the paving block or conblock. But most would not know when asked about the grass block. Grass block is not new in Indonesia. But most people equate with grass block paving block. It was not entirely wrong, because the grass did block one type of paving block. The same material that the author is also a mixture of aggregate stone dust, screenings (small box-sized stone from 2 to 3 mm), sand, and cement. The difference lies precisely in its shape. Shaped solid block paving, while the grass block has holes for the soil and the grass so that the area covered less pavement. This is very good to keep a balance between perkerasaan and greening.

Grass fabric absorption block has a high enough to make it more resistant to weather changes. This material is not easy holes as happened in concrete is often exposed to rain, and also more heat resistant when exposed to sunlight. If damaged or loose, damaged parts can be removed and replaced with new ones without having to dismantle the whole area; more practical and efficient. Actual damage or block the outbreak of grass was not caused by the quality of grass bad block, but more because of improper installation. Because it before installing grass block, first the ground must be leveled and compacted so as not sagged. Uneven ground can cause fragile grass block.

Grass looks very natural block suitable to be used on the front porch, carport, or other areas that require extensive perkerasaan, but still want to look green. Even now people start using it in the park, especially in parks Japanese style. Dipijak good but still environmentally friendly.(Source tabloid rumah)

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