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Artificial Turf Foundations by Permcon

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Permcon bases offer a practical, stormwater-friendly foundation for artificial grass. Water drains through the concrete rather than ponding on top – helping keep surfaces drier and more usable year-round.

These systems are ideal for gardens, terraces, childcare centres and low-maintenance commercial landscaping. They also reduce the risk of artificial lawns contributing to site coverage in planning applications.

What’s the benefit of using permeable concrete beneath artificial lawn?

Improves drainage, simplifies maintenance and supports compliance with permeable surface rules. Permeable concrete is actually considered equivalent to grass for site compliance and so is the ideal base for artificial turf without the maintenance requirements of regular watering and mowing.

Sports courts

Permcon sports courts are engineered for performance and playability – even in challenging weather. These permeable surfaces reduce surface ponding and cracking, shorten drying times after rain, and help maintain consistent conditions year-round.

Used for tennis, basketball and multi-use games areas, these systems are suitable for residential properties, schools and public facilities. Each court is designed for its specific location, use and drainage needs – with the added benefit of not contributing to site coverage.

Why use permeable concrete for sports courts?

Improves usability, reduces downtime and provides a compliant base for active spaces.

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Leaders in permeable concrete

Permcon is a permeable concrete system designed for New Zealand conditions. It combines strength and durability with proven stormwater performance – helping reduce runoff, filter out pollutants, and protect our streams and rivers.

Where conventional concrete channels rainwater into drains, Permcon captures it at the surface. Water filters through the concrete into an engineered base layer, where it’s temporarily stored and slowly released – reducing pressure on stormwater systems and supporting groundwater recharge.

Gain usable space without breaching site coverage rules

Permcon is treated as a permeable surface under most New Zealand planning frameworks. That means you can maximise your site’s usable area – for driveways, footpaths, car parks and more – without exceeding impervious surface limits. It’s a simple, compliant way to meet stormwater and land use requirements without compromising on performance or finish.

Whether you’re designing for a home, commercial site, or community space, Permcon delivers:

  • Reliable infiltration even in heavy rainfall
  • Durable performance for light-to-medium traffic areas
  • Environmental compliance without the complexity
  • Proven results across residential, commercial and council-led projects

Backed by experience. Built to last.

Permcon is supplied and installed by Firth Concrete in partnership with Permcon NZ – ensuring technical expertise, consistent delivery, and support from design through to installation.

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