Pure Pave by Groupe A1. A decade guaranteed.
Premium permeable paving that replaces the cycle of cracks, sealing, and repairs. A natural granite surface designed for Quebec winters and guaranteed for 10 years by Groupe A1.
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What a Pure Pave entry changes in your daily life
Beyond the technical specifications, Pure Pave transforms your relationship with your property. Here are the tangible benefits you'll experience from the very first season.
The valuation of your property
Break the crack and refurbishment cycle
The water is no longer accumulating on the surface
Winter comfort like no other surface can offer
Permeable paving suitable for your project
Whether you own a prestigious home, manage a premium commercial parking lot, or are responsible for an institutional project, Pure Pave by Groupe A1 meets your needs.
Luxury residential entrance
Commercial parking
Multifamily and condominium
Institutional and public project
More than 33 colors of granite and marble
Classic and timeless entrees
For homeowners who want an elegant, durable, and easy-to-coordinate entrance. These finishes blend naturally with stone, brick, wood, or light siding facades, without stealing all the attention from the architecture.
Classic Canadian Pierre
A balanced mineral blend, understated and versatile. A safe choice for a durable entrance that should easily match different house styles.
Gray mountain
A natural gray with depth, ideal for properties seeking an elegant finish without excessive contrast. A safe bet for both contemporary and traditional homes.
Pierre capital
A clear and structured finish, with a mix of mineral tones that gives a clean, neat, and architectural impression. Perfect for brightening an entryway without being too starkly white.
Mineral mosaic
A lively blend of light, gray, and brownish stones. Its textured finish creates a nuanced surface, ideal for homeowners who want a natural result with more character than a uniform gray.
Nordic Glow
A clear and bright finish, with soft mineral nuances. It brings freshness to the entrance and works particularly well with dark facades or modern designs.
Nordic mother-of-pearl
A pale, soft, and slightly pearlescent hue, perfect for creating a bright and sophisticated entryway. An interesting choice for properties that want a lighter, yet still natural, finish.
Dark and contemporary entrances
For modern homes, pale facades, strong architectural lines, and clients who want a more striking entrance. These finishes create a high-end contrast and immediately give the property more presence.
Black twilight
A deep black enriched with warm mineral nuances. It is a bold, elegant, and high-end choice, perfect for creating contrast with a light facade or contemporary architecture.
Northern Noir
A dark, natural, and robust finish. It evokes the solidity of raw granite while offering a sober, timeless, and visually very durable result.
Midnight black
The most dramatic finish in the collection. Deep, confident, and highly architectural, it is suitable for properties that want a distinctive entrance with an immediate prestige effect.
Smoky black
A softened black with gray undertones. Less intense than pure black, it offers a more muted, modern, and easy-to-incorporate finish.
Black brilliance
A dark finish with more visible mineral flecks. It retains the strength of a black entry while adding movement and texture to the surface.
Urban anthracite
A very dark gray with a professional and contemporary character. Excellent for modern entrances, but also for commercial parking lots that want a sober and upscale image.
Dark shield
A dark blend with warmer natural accents. It provides a solid, durable finish that is less uniform than classic black.
Golden graphite
A graphite finish with warmer, brighter accents. Ideal for those who like dark surfaces but want to avoid a result that is too cold or too severe.
Premium marble patios, pools, and sidewalks.
A more distinctive selection for projects where aesthetics are a central design element. These finishes are designed for prestigious properties, signature patios, high-end pool surrounds, and architectural areas where every detail matters.
Summer amber
A warm finish with golden and coppery hues. It brings a welcoming and bright impression, perfect for a property that wants a natural and warm look.
Northern bedding
A dark and warm blend, with coppery and natural accents. It combines the depth of a dark finish with the warmth of a more expressive stone.
Setting sun
A warm, textured hue, inspired by mineral tones at the end of the day. It gives the entrance a distinctive presence, without being overdone.
Golden oats
A soft, bright, and warm color. It pairs well with traditional homes, wood tones, natural stones, and more organic layouts.
Pierre of the Laurentians
A natural finish inspired by Quebec's mineral landscapes. Understated, warm, and distinctive, it's suitable for homeowners who want a local touch in spirit, without an overly dominant color.
Mineral heritage
A rich and nuanced blend, with several stone tones. It gives a more assertive character to the entrance, while remaining natural and architectural.
Mineral undergrowth
A deeper, organic finish with a natural presence reminiscent of dark stones and earthy tones. Ideal for properties surrounded by trees, vegetation, or mature landscaping.
Hearty and Natural Appetizers
For stone, wood, or brick homes, or properties with rich landscaping. These finishes add warmth, texture, and a more organic feel to the entryway.
Warm cream smooth
A clear finish with subtle warmth. Ideal for pool decks and patios that need to stay bright, welcoming, and visually soft.
Alpine Summit Smooth
A clear and contrasting blend, with a fresher mineral impression. Perfect for creating a clean, modern, and refined pedestrian space.
Nordic Mist Smooth
A very soft, light, and discreet finish. It integrates easily with terraces, sidewalks, and relaxation areas where an elegant surface without too much contrast is desired.
Mineral White Smooth
A bright and contemporary finish. It is particularly suitable for patios, pool surrounds, and outdoor areas where maximizing clarity and a high-end effect is desired.
Patios, swimming pools, and classic sidewalks.
Softer, finer finishes, designed for pedestrian surfaces, pool decks, patios, and relaxation areas. Here, the choice is not just about color, but also about underfoot comfort and the desired ambiance.
Mahogany marble
A rich, warm finish with natural depth. It is suitable for high-end developments that desire a more enveloping and sophisticated presence.
Coppery gray
A refined blend of gray and warm tones. It offers a beautiful balance between contemporary sobriety and distinctive character.
Boreal quartz
A clear, mineral, and elegant finish. It gives an impression of natural purity, ideal for projects seeking a luminous look without falling into uniform white.
Sage green
A soft, mineral, and soothing green. Perfect for landscaping, patios, and outdoor spaces that want to blend naturally with vegetation.
Light seashell
A soft, pale, and slightly warm hue. It is very suitable for pool surrounds, terraces, and relaxation areas that seek a clear and refined ambiance.
Classic white marble
A bright, pure, and timeless choice. It creates a prestigious and very clean finish, particularly effective in modern or minimalist projects.
Silver-grey marble
An elegant gray with a cooler, contemporary feel. It pairs well with modern architecture, pools, pale stones, and metallic materials.
Storm gray
A contrasting and textured finish, bolder than classic gray. It gives character to the surface while maintaining a sober and upscale palette.
How does PurePave permeable paving work?
Imagine a surface as solid as concrete, but that allows water to pass through like natural undergrowth. That's exactly what Pure Pave does.
A layered structure designed to last
The Pure Pave system is comprised of four distinct layers, each with a specific role. At the top is a decorative surface made of natural granite (or marble for prestige applications) bonded by a patented polyurethane resin. Beneath this surface is the Pure Pave permeable resin, which ensures mechanical cohesion while allowing water to flow through. Below that, a draining base of crushed stone approximately 30 centimeters thick acts as a natural reservoir. Finally, the natural soil receives the filtered water.
The water never stagnates. It passes through the surface, goes through the resin, seeps into the draining base, and gradually returns to the soil. No runoff into the street. No puddles form. No accumulation near the foundation.
To put this number into perspective, it's nearly 400 times the intensity of the worst storm ever recorded in Quebec. Your drain absorbs rain faster than it can fall.
A resistance that surpasses that
Where asphalt breaks down under repeated freeze-thaw cycles and interlocking pavers shift over time, Pure Pave stays in place. The polyurethane resin gives the material a flexibility of 249% elongation, combined with a flexural strength of 6.18 MPa. In short, the material is both extremely strong and capable of expanding with temperature changes without cracking.
The University of Ottawa subjected Pure Pave to 40 complete freeze-thaw cycles in its civil engineering laboratory. The result: the world's first paving surface to suffer no loss of strength. A peer-reviewed scientific study published in the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering documents all of the results.
Pure Pave is comparable to interlock paving stones in installation cost, but with a superior lifespan and much less recurring maintenance. For homeowners who think in terms of long-term value, the calculation is simple: it's better to invest once in a durable surface than to repeat the same cycle every 15 to 20 years.
What our customers say
Purepave, asphalt, interlocking pavers, or concrete?
| Criterion | Pure Pave | Asphalt | Paving Stone | Concrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Group Guarantee | 10 years | Up to 2 years | Up to 2 years | Up to 2 years |
| Lifespan | 40 and over | 15 to 20 years (with good maintenance) | 20 to 25 years (with good maintenance) | 25 to 30 years |
| Water management | Excellent | No absorption | Slight absorption at the joints | No absorption |
| Regular maintenance | 3 interviews on the warranty | Sealant every 2 to 3 years | Resanding, weeding, adjustments | Occasional sealant |
| Appearance | Natural granite, 33+ colors | Black, then gray with time | Varied | Uniform |
| Thaw | Tested without loss of strength | Frequent fissures | Loose joints | Possible fissures |
| Initial cost | Comparable to pavers | More economical | Comparable | More expensive |
| Cost over 40 years | Very advantageous | Repeated repairs and maintenance | Recurring interview | Repairs, possibly refurbishment |
Proven technology. A local team to install it.
The product
- Durability and freeze-thaw tests conducted by the University of Ottawa
- Developed with support from the National Research Council of Canada
- Surface conforming to low-impact development criteria
- Naturally non-slip surface
- Very high infiltration capacity
- Estimated lifespan of 40 years and more
The installer
Group A1 provides the part that the product alone cannot guarantee: execution.
- Over 15 years of experience in exterior work
- Over 7,000 clients served
- Over 800 projects completed annually
- In-house team, no subcontracting for critical work
- RBQ license active
- CCQ Compliance
- 10-Year Labor Warranty
Sustainable technology is worthless without rigorous installation. That's where Groupe A1 makes a difference.
A more accessible project
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While other homeowners continue to repair, seal, and redo their driveways, you can choose a surface designed to last. Pure Pave by Groupe A1 means a more beautiful, more durable, smarter driveway when it comes to water, and better suited for Quebec winters. A guaranteed decade. Four decades of sustainability.