Top Things to Consider When Building With Precast Concrete

Top Things to Consider When Building With PREČAST CONCRETE Precast concrete offers a range of benefits when it comes to construction. It's a durable, flexible solution for floors, walls and even roofs across a range of commercial, industrial and residential construction. Using precast concrete beams and panels saves construction time. 1 Casting Design Production Methods Precast concrete has two common production methods: tilt-up (poured on site) and precast (poured off site and transported to site). Tilt-up concrete panels, beams and walls are poured on-site and simply lifted into position. Precasting, or offsite casting, is carried out in a controlled Precast panels are not designed to be significantly altered after casting. That means that all formwork, structural inserts, lifting environment away from weather-related variables. As a points, insulation, electrical and plumbing conduits, result, it delivers higher levels of quality assurance and аccuracy. openings, flashing and pest and moisture barriers must be worked out in advance and incorporated into the casting. 4 3 Transport and Site Specialist Erection Access Services These factors are less problematic for tilt-up production as all the casting is done onsite. Unlike a number of other However, for offsite casting, transport and site methods of construction, precast access are major considerations concrete erection requires The delivery route should also be thoroughly specialist contractors, temporary bracing and specialised lifting equipment. Precast erection services also come with significant checked to ensure that the fully loaded trucks and cranes can complete delivery without running into obstacles like low bridges, overhead cables or transport weight restrictions.. OH&S risks. Because of this, erection services can be expensive. 5 High Embodied Energy The major downside to precast concrete is its high embodied energy. However, this can be offset by its extended life cycle (up to 100 years) and high potential for reuse and relocation. Are you looking for a precast concrete expert for your next construction Project? Get in touch with us! Coen Precast www.coenprecast.com.au Source: https://www.lanewaymagazine.com.au/a-few-things-to-consider-when-building-with-precast-concrete/ ............