PRECAST TECHNOLOGY
PRECAST CONCRETE WALL PANELS
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY – Limited Only by Your Imagination
• Aesthetics, cost and speed of installation – pick any two. That’s the usual choice owners and architects face when considering building materials for their construction projects.
• Precast concrete wall panels, however, make all of these available by offering design flexibility, time savings and improved profitability.
• Aesthetics, cost and speed of installation – pick any two. That’s the usual choice owners and architects face when considering building materials for their construction projects.
• Precast concrete wall panels, however, make all of these available by offering design flexibility, time savings and improved profitability.
BENEFITS OF PRECAST
Aesthetically Pleasing
Precast panels can be produced in virtually any color and a wide variety of finishes to achieve the desired appearance
Finishes commonly available;
• Smooth-as-cast
• Textured form liner
• Exposed aggregate
• Sand blast
• Acid etch
Superior Strength and Durability
• Strength gradually increases over time.
• Exterior cladding panels can easily be designed to handle structural building loads, thereby reducing the need for other structural components.
• Does not deteriorate, experience creep and stress relaxation, lose strength and/or deflect over time.
Safety and Protection
Precast concrete provides excellent protection against impacts from explosions, vehicles and
projectiles.
• Precast concrete wall panels have passed tornado/hurricane impact testing, giving owners an
added level of safety assurance in areas prone to severe weather.
Ease of Installation
Precast concrete panels have a distinct advantage over other materials such as brick, concrete masonry, castin-place concrete and EIFS.
• Because precast panels are manufactured well in advance of installation, they are ready for transportation to the job site at a moment’s notice.
• Most panels include embedded connections hardware so they can be erected onto a steel frame
quickly with a limited installation crew.
• Projects utilizing precast can save weeks or months over other materials.
Consistent Quality
• Because precast concrete products are typically produced in a controlled plant environment, they
exhibit high quality and uniformity.
• Problems affecting quality typically found on a job site – temperature, curing conditions,
craftsmanship and material quality – are nearly eliminated in a plant environment.
Reduced Weather Dependency
• Precast concrete increases operating efficiency, because weather will not delay production.
• Weather conditions have a reduced effect on the schedule because precast requires less time to
install than alternative methods such as cast-in-place and EIFS.
Environmentally Friendly
• Besides water, concrete is the most frequently used material on earth.
• It is nontoxic, environmentally safe and composed of natural materials.
Weather and UV Resistance
• Precast concrete is well-suited for all types of weather conditions.
• In regions with regular freeze-thaw cycles, the mix can be designed to withstand damage.
• Precast concrete does not degrade from exposure to sunlight.
Energy Savings
• Precast concrete has excellent R-value insulation properties, which can be enhanced with
embedded Styrofoam (sandwich panels).
Modularity
• Because of the modular nature of precast concrete products, buildings of nearly any size can be
accommodated.
• Precast products are designed snd manufactured for simple connection to reduce installation time.
Availability
• With hundreds of manufacturers throughout North America, precast concrete wall panels can be
ordered from most cities and regions.
• Products are made in advance and readily available when needed at the job site.
• Ensures a competitive market and a ready supply.
Efficiency
• Precast products arrive at the job site ready to install.
• No waste in the time schedule for cast-in-place work, laying of masonry products or EIFS installation.
Low Maintenance
• Precast concrete requires little or no maintenance, which makes it the ideal choice for nearly any
design solution.
• Other products, such as EIFS, may require repair after severe weather or impact.
Economical
• Precast concrete wall panels offer lower long-term costs when compared with other materials.
• Ease of installation, reduction in overall project timeline and total flexibility in design make precast
the economical solution.
CONCLUSION
• Precast concrete is the material of choice for the cladding of buildings and parking structures.