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For decades, builders have been using precast concrete walls for commercial building projects. More recently, there has been a growing use of them for residential projects, and the results are excellent. Precast concrete walls create more than traditional poured concrete walls, and in far less time.

With poured concrete walls, the challenge for the builder is making sure the surface is level, the pour is even and the walls are square. Using precast walls can cut building time in half. This is because the precast walls are made under controlled conditions in a factory, ensuring that they are square and level when delivered to the building site. They can then be assembled in building-block fashion at the site.

Inside many precast concrete walls is a core containing insulation, which makes the walls more energy efficient for your home or other structure. Additional insulation can be introduced through holes in the wall after the wiring, pipes and other needs are filled, which will lead to longterm saving for the owner and less harm to the planet.

The use of steel reinforcement rods differentiates precast from poured concrete walls. Precast walls use both vertical and horizontal reinforcing rods while poured walls have only horizontal ones. Having this additional reinforcement is significant. While the horizontal rods aim to prevent cracks due to shifts in the ground level, the addition of vertical rods to the precast walls also help resist cracks due to soil pressure from the side of the wall. Thus, precast walls will resist cracking better than poured walls. This will give the homeowner more confidence in the integrity of their foundation, since concrete walls are often used to form residential home basements.

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.

Poured and precast concrete have some similarities. Cracks in precast concrete walls require a thoughtful care. Cracks in walls may allow moisture to enter the wall, and eventually entering your home. Please be assured to look for help if in need.