What is precast concrete?

Precast concrete is a construction material made by casting concrete in a reusable form. It is then moved to the construction site under treated conditions and put in a tilt up.

Why you should use precast concrete in construction

Chemical resistance

Unlike other building materials, it is not so easy for fuel to corrode precast concrete, perhaps that is why it is used in road and pavement construction where oil spillage is so much experienced yet n serious damage is witnessed over a long period of time.

Health

In the past, precast concrete used to emit hazardous material but after sensitization, amends were made and harmful additives were eliminated. Also, owing to the fact that it is cured; harmful chemicals are eliminated therefore making precast concrete very considerate health wise.

Strength

Precast concrete is dense in nature and therefore very durable. It is used in the construction of structures that see a lot of activity for example; bridge piers, stadiums etc. because it is very strong and can last over a long period of time, perhaps even years, unlike its counterparts.

Safety

It is used in heavy construction due to its dense nature. If laid well during construction, it can guarantee safety over a long period of time.

Intelligent

Building monitoring is very important in construction as it ensures the building stays strong over a long period of time. It is possible to fit microchips that could be used later for assessment and determination under precast concrete wall of stress to the particular structure by engineers.

Ability to withstand impacts

There is no doubt that most people will go for the material that is able to withstand impact over a long period of time. Precast serves this purpose very well as it is able to endure heavy loads.

Versatile

It is easily used in construction sites where aesthetic is important as it can easily be mixed with other strong components to enable it to appear fine despite its heavy nature. It is also possible to mould it into different shapes and can be colored to see that it keeps up with emerging trends and designs.

Precast concrete is a perfect alternative to metal or wood as a building material. It will cut on maintenance costs as it is able to resist factors that would otherwise pose as threats to other building material. There are a lot more benefits to using precast concrete for your building.