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BodPave 85
Typar · Green, Black & Bay Markers
BodPave 85
Porous Paving For Grass Or Gravel
One interlocking grid, two finished surfaces. Fill the cells with gravel for stone, or with rootzone for natural turf — and carry vehicle loads either way.
- Fire lanes, bus parking & helipads
- 100% recycled HDPE · Made in USA
- Free shipping · (800) 524-4161
- 484ft²Per pallet
- 367tonsPer yd² capacity
- 180Pavers per pallet
- 2Colors stocked
Choose Your Fill
Porous Pavers For Grass And Gravel Surfaces
Typar BodPave 85 is a ground reinforcement paving grid that serves as both gravel pavers and grass pavers — the same 19.7″ square unit, filled differently. The pavers snap together into a continuous mat strong enough to carry heavy vehicle loads, then take angular gravel for a stone surface or topsoil and rootzone for natural turf. Because the grid stays open, rainwater enters the ground where it falls instead of running off, which is what puts BodPave 85 into LID and NPDES stormwater specifications.
Landscape Discount stocks both colors by the pallet — 180 pavers covering 484 square feet — plus the white snap-in bay markers for laying out parking spaces. Every order ships free. The comparison below covers grass fill against gravel fill, and the FAQ answers the base-prep questions that come up most.
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Bodpave 85 Parking Space Markers
Typar · BodPave 85 Parking Space Markers · Model 069675 A case of 100 white parking space markers manufactured to snap-fit into the ...
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Typar Bodpave 85 Gravel Pavers - Full Pallet - 180 Pavers - Black
Typar BodPave 85 · Black · Model 057580 A full pallet of 180 Typar BodPave 85 porous pavers in black, covering 484 square feet. The ...
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Typar Bodpave 85 Gravel Pavers - Full Pallet - 180 Pavers - Green
Typar BodPave 85 · Green · Model 059447 A full pallet of 180 Typar BodPave 85 porous pavers in green, covering 484 square feet. The ...
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Buyer's Guide
How BodPave 85 Works
BodPave 85 is a paving grid, not a paver in the masonry sense. Each 19.7″ square unit snap-fits to its neighbors, so the finished surface behaves as one continuous mat rather than a field of loose tiles, and integral ground anchor spikes extend 1.37″ below the base to resist lateral movement. The cells then confine whatever fill you put in them — gravel or rootzone — so the surface material cannot migrate into ruts under traffic.
That combination is what gives a load bearing capacity of up to 367 tons per square yard while leaving the surface fully open. Rainwater enters the ground where it falls, reducing runoff and recharging groundwater, which is why porous paving grids appear in LID and NPDES stormwater specifications where a conventional slab would not be permitted or would need attenuation elsewhere on the site.
You will also see this category called porous pavers, permeable pavers, paving grids, grass block or turf block. BodPave 85 is manufactured from UV-stabilized 100% recycled HDPE, is chemically inert and non-toxic, fully recyclable, and made in the USA.
Grass Fill Or Gravel Fill
The grid is identical in both cases. What goes in the cells decides how the surface looks, how soon you can use it, and how you maintain it. Color choice follows the fill: green disappears into turf, black disappears under stone.
Green · grass fill
BodPave 85 Green
Fill the cells with topsoil and rootzone, then seed or sod. Once established the grass reads as lawn and the grid is effectively invisible, so the area stays green space that happens to carry traffic.
- Overflow parking, fire lanes, green space
- Mow and water like a lawn
- Pallet of 180 · 484 ft² · Model 059447
Black · gravel fill
BodPave 85 Black
Fill the cells with angular gravel for a clean stone surface that is usable the moment it is filled — no establishment period, no mowing, and the grid sits below the stone out of sight.
- Driveways, paths, year-round parking
- Ready to use immediately
- Pallet of 180 · 484 ft² · Model 057580
| Spec | Grass fill | Gravel fill |
|---|---|---|
| Finished look | Natural lawn, grid hidden in the turf | Clean stone, grid below the surface |
| Fill material | Topsoil and rootzone, seeded or sodded | Angular gravel, typically 3/8″ to 3/4″ |
| Ready to use | After the grass establishes | Immediately once filled |
| Maintenance | Mow and water as normal | Top up cells occasionally, no mowing |
| Suggested color | Green | Black |
| Permeability | Fully permeable | Fully permeable |
Both fills drain the same. The decision is aesthetic and operational rather than hydrological — if the surface has to be drivable next week, gravel; if it has to look like lawn, grass.
Common Applications
Grass & gravel parking lotsOverflow car and bus parking that recovers instead of rutting out.
Fire truck access lanesEmergency access that meets load requirements while staying green.
Helipads & taxiwaysGrassed helicopter landing pads and light aircraft taxiways.
Wheelchair access routesFirm, level access across grass and unpaved ground.
Driveways & residential parkingGrass or gravel driveways, access strips and parking spaces.
Golf cart paths & shouldersCart paths, walkways and grass shoulder reinforcement.
How To Install BodPave 85
The grid confines the surface; the base underneath carries the load. Depth follows the heaviest vehicle that will use the area, so a footpath and a fire lane are very different builds.
- 1Excavate to the design depth
Strip soft topsoil and dig to the depth your load calls for. This is where the load capacity is won or lost.
- 2Build and compact the sub-base
Place open-graded aggregate and compact it in lifts. The pavers do not substitute for a base.
- 3Screed a bedding layer
A thin sharp sand or grit blinding gives the pavers a level bed and seats the anchor spikes.
- 4Lay and snap the pavers together
Connect the units, offsetting rows by one cell for extra stability, and cut to fit at edges and curves.
- 5Fill the cells
Angular gravel for stone, or topsoil and rootzone seeded or sodded for grass. Overfill slightly and let it settle.
With a grass fill, plan for establishment. Keep traffic off until the grass has rooted through the cells — driving on new seed compacts the rootzone and sets the surface back. Typar publishes separate guidance for reduced-dig, gravel-surface and grass-seed builds; match the guide to your job before ordering aggregate.
Laying out parking bays
Shop Bay Markers
Paint does not survive on grass or gravel, so bay markings snap into the paver cells instead. White HDPE markers form bay lines, L-shapes, T-shapes, squares, T-junctions and access road center lines, and come 100 to a case. Bodpave 85 parking space markers must be ordered with an accompanying Typar Bodpave 85 order and cannot ship alone.
Other Permeable Paving Options
BodPave 85 is one of several permeable paving systems we stock. If you need a different format — flexible rolls for large areas, a shallower rigid grid, or a gravel-specific product — the wider selections are worth comparing before you order a pallet.
Grass pavers
The full grass paver range, including NDS EZ Roll flexible rolls for covering large areas quickly and Tufftrack rigid grids for high-turn traffic.
Gravel pavers
Systems built specifically for gravel retention — the option to compare when the finished surface will be stone rather than turf.
Gravel grid & driveway support
Geogrid-based stabilization for driveways and access roads where the priority is load support under the aggregate.
Shipping And Volume Orders
Free shipping on every order at Landscape Discount — every pallet ships free. Paving a large area? Orders of four or more pallets qualify for volume pricing: call (800) 524-4161 or submit a quote request for written pricing. Need a quantity between pallets? Get in touch and we will work out custom quantities for your project.
BodPave 85 FAQs
How much area does a pallet cover?
A pallet holds 180 pavers covering 484 square feet. Each paver is 19.7″ square, 1.97″ deep, and covers 2.69 ft².
How much weight will it carry?
Load bearing capacity runs up to 367 tons per square yard. In practice the sub-base you build under the grid matters as much as the grid itself, so match your excavation and aggregate depth to the heaviest vehicle that will use the surface.
Green or black — does it matter?
Only visually. Green suits a grass fill, blending with the turf before growth fills in; black suits a gravel fill, disappearing under the stone. The pavers are otherwise identical.
Can I fill it with gravel instead of grass?
Yes — the same grid does both. Angular gravel gives a surface usable as soon as it is filled, while topsoil and rootzone seeded or sodded gives natural grass once established. Both remain fully permeable.
Do I need a base underneath?
For anything carrying vehicles, yes. A compacted open-graded sub-base carries the load and keeps the surface from settling, with a thin sand or grit bedding layer to set the pavers on. The paver confines the fill rather than replacing the base.
How do the pavers stay in place?
Two ways. They snap-fit to each other so the surface acts as one continuous mat, and each paver has integral ground anchor spikes extending 1.37″ below its base to resist lateral movement. Rows can be offset by one cell for extra stability.
Is it permeable enough for stormwater credit?
The pavers are manufactured in accordance with LID and NPDES guidelines for water management, and porous paving is widely accepted for reducing runoff and recharging groundwater. Confirm the specifics with your local authority before designing to a credit.
How do I mark out parking bays?
With the white snap-in bay markers, which fit directly into the paver cells and form bay lines, L-shapes, T-shapes, squares, T-junctions and center lines. They come 100 to a case, and note that they must be ordered with an accompanying Typar BodPave 85 order and cannot ship alone.
What is it made of?
UV-stabilized 100% recycled HDPE, fully recyclable at end of life, chemically inert and non-toxic. Made in the USA.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on every order at Landscape Discount — pallets ship free with no minimum order.