Whether it's imitated stone PC bricks or permeable imitated stone bricks, both belong to a type of paving bricks and can be widely used in pedestrian walkways, urban squares, and municipal garden engineering projects. However, for customers new to these two types of paving bricks, they may think they are the same, just with different names. In fact, there are differences between them:

One, Different raw materials

Although both artificial stone PC bricks and permeable artificial stone bricks are secondary material processed and fired at temperatures above 1200 degrees Celsius, the raw material for the artificial stone PC bricks is ceramic powder, while the raw material for the permeable artificial stone bricks is recycled ceramic waste.

Two: Variations in Permeability

Imitation stone PC bricks have poor permeability, essentially resembling natural stone. In contrast, the imitation stone permeable bricks represent an upgraded version of ceramic permeable bricks, featuring the stone-like surface while also maintaining the permeability characteristics of ceramic permeable bricks. They offer the same level of permeability as standard ceramic permeable bricks and are suitable for sponge city construction and stone road surfaces.

III. Varying hardness levels

Due to the different raw materials, the hardness of imitation stone PC bricks and permeable bricks varies. Standard imitation stone PC bricks with a thickness of 18mm are sufficient for driveways, whereas permeable bricks require a thickness of 50mm or more.

Four: Different prices

The price of artificial stone PC bricks is cheaper than that of permeable artificial stone bricks, primarily due to transportation costs, in addition to production costs. For instance, 18mm thick artificial stone PC bricks can carry about 25㎡ per ton, while permeable artificial stone bricks can only carry about 10㎡ per ton, significantly increasing transportation expenses.

Here is the distinction between artificial stone PC bricks and permeable artificial stone bricks. We hope this comparison provides you with a basic understanding of both types.