Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Precast Concrete Blocks- Save your Time and Money

Building framework during a construction project is a complicated process and consumes a lot of time and money. To simplify the overwhelming structure building task, there are precast concrete blocks available in the construction industry. These joists are fabricated within the factory premises and then transported to the construction site. Earlier their use was restricted to commercial work but these days they are widely used for home remodeling projects as well.

 To satisfy all kinds of customer needs, these precast concrete blocks come in different materials such as traditional timber framework, stay- in place concrete systems as well as metallic engineered frames. This great assortment is used for making concrete joist, slabs, stairs, walls, tee beams, roofs etc. Pre fabricated structures are much more cost effective and nicely built as compared on- site blocks. 

Precast concrete joist has an insulated core that makes it much more durable and hard wearing. Use of these insulated materials builds energy efficient homes as well as lessens down the impact on environment. Usually on- site built structures have horizontal steel rods while precast concrete walls employ both vertical as well as horizontal rods for reinforcement.  This protects the surface from cracks and breaks. Therefore they are considered to be the best materials for constructing floor surface and basements.

Owing to the strength and durability of precast structures, they are extensively used for making patio lawns, stairs and pavements. Stairs are built by pouring concrete into the moulds and a hollow is left inside. If an alteration is made to the design blueprints of the construction work, then reconstruction becomes daunting and time consuming. On contrary, precast blocks are developed through a computer program in a hassle free manner, so devising the changes becomes a lot easier.