Precast Concrete Walls Are A Good Option
Builders have been using precast concrete walls for a long time in larger commercial projects. Recently, there has been more use of these walls for residential projects with excellent results. The advantage of these walls are that they can be installed in far less time.
When a contractor adopts poured concrete walls, the hardest part is making a flat surface, and pouring proportional, equal sided walls. When walls are pre-made, they are poured in a shop, and sent to the work area already proportional and flat. The building structure can be put in unison like building blocks. The time it takes to actually make the building is dramatically cut by 50% using this method.
Almost all precast concrete walls have a insulated core. This makes it so homes are much more energy efficient. More insulations can also be pumped into the walls cavities after insulation as well. This translates into long term savings for the home owner and a reduced impact on the environment too.
Another advantage of a precast wall is that, unlike a poured wall, which uses only horizontal steel rods, a precast wall uses both horizontal and vertical rods for reinforcement. While horizontal rods can protect the wall from cracks due to shifts in the ground level, vertical rods protect against horizontal soil pressure. Precast walls therefore are best for basements of residential homes where there is always some soil pressure from against side on the wall. The vertical rods can protect the walls in such cases.
Homeowners are now also using precise concrete for their fencing needs. Unlike a wood fence, a concrete fence will not warp. Another advantage is that termites can not do any damage, and neither can the harsh weather. This fencing can come in a variety of finishes and textures, and little work is needed to install it. Your new fence will add much to the appeal of any area.
Precast and poured concrete do share some features. Importantly, cracks in precast concrete walls need to be attended to. Cracks in the walls can allow moisture through, which can lead to moisture getting into the home. Be sure to seek help if this occurs.
Menlo (aka The Fence Guy) has worked with the leader in concrete fence walls and high quality fences and installation services to assure the on-time execution of your landscape project. Since 1982, a variety of fence brands - Woodcrete®, Brickcrete®, Fencestone®, Cedarcrete® and Woodcrete® Rail,- have become widely accepted by architects, landscape designers, engineers, residential, commercial and industrial developers, utility companies, government agencies, and others in the construction industry.
Published August 24th, 2007
Filed in Real Estate
