Did you know you can choose to have Precast Concrete walls for your home’s foundation instead of on-site poured concrete walls? Below you’ll see the benefits of why this is a great choice.
But first, what is a Precast Concrete Wall Panel (PCWP)? They are walls constructed by casting concrete in a reusable wall mold or form, which is then cured in a controlled environment and then delivered premade to your project site.
So why use it over on-site poured concrete walls? Here are the benefits…
- Saves Construction Time: PCWP installation is fast so the risk of project delay is less than other foundation types. The precast concrete casting is done in a controlled facility while other site work is being done. Because they are manufactured in advance of the installation, they can be transported to the job site at a moment’s notice. There are no weather delays, as they are produced indoors. The panels rest on a gravel footing so it does not require a cured concrete footing like other foundation types. They can be erected quickly with a small crew.
- Quality Assurance: The key factors which regulate the quality of construction such as curing, temperature, mix design, formwork, etc. can all be monitored for Precast Concrete. Also, the strength gradually increases over time.
- Cost-effective: It has lower, long-term costs because it pre-insulated with high-efficiency foam. The simplified construction process reduces time, increases productivity, quality and safety.
- Durability: Precast Concrete structure has a longer service time period and minimal maintenance. The high-density Precast Concrete is more durable to acid attack, corrosion, and impact. The sealer or joint seal used in the connections and joints prevents moisture from entering the building. Because of its density, it does not a require separate waterproofing membrane like other foundation types. It does not deteriorate, experience creep and stress relaxation, lose strength, or deflect over time. It has excellent protection against impacts from explosions, vehicles, and projectiles. It passed hurricane and tornado impact testing. It does not degrade from exposure to sunlight.
- Aesthetics: As the structures are prefabricated in a controlled factory environment, several combinations of colors and textures can be used. The finished product is virtually seamless, with smooth finishing so the aesthetical value of products is increased.
- Safe Construction Platform: No raw materials have to be stocked on site for Precast Concrete construction. It reduces the requirement of traditional formworks and props, wastage, workers, etc., and thus provides a safe working platform. PCWP is non-toxic, environmentally safe, and composed of natural materials.
PCWP offers the aesthetics, affordability, durability, strength, thermal performance, water-tightness, and speed of installation that owners and architects want in building material. They offer design flexibility and time savings.
Your project could benefit ten-fold by choosing a Precast Concrete Wall Panel. Let us show you how. Design with us today!