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5 Reasons to Build With Precast
PRECAST CONCRETE AND THE VALUE OF DURABILITY
Precast concrete systems provide owners with benefits beyond speed, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Precast’s durability offers sustainable advantages that are often overlooked and can significantly reduce a structure’s long-term impact on the environment. The manufacturing process focuses on efficient resource use and controlled production, resulting in less waste and lower emissions compared to traditional building methods. Additionally, the resilient nature of precast concrete components helps lower maintenance costs over time and reduces the need for more raw materials.
Here are five key benefits of building a durable structure with precast concrete.
VERSATILITY & ENDURANCE
Precast and prestressed concrete excel in strength, sustainability, functionality, and durability. The material integrates easily with other systems and provides the versatility, efficiency, and resiliency needed to meet the multi-hazard requirements and long-term demands of high-performance structures. Precast concrete is also manufactured in a controlled environment, which ensures consistent quality and strength.
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE DAMAGE
Precast concrete contains noncombustible properties for fire protection and resiliency by providing passive fire protection, which means it does not rely on another system or someone to take action. In addition, the properties in concrete do not combust and therefore help contain fires in a controlled space, sometimes referred to as compartation.
PROTECTION FROM WATER DAMAGE AND FLOODING
Permeability plays an important role in making concrete long-lasting. The low permeability of precast concrete helps to prevent moisture from penetrating the structure and accompanying reinforcing steel, which can promote corrosion and cause damage over time.
RESISTANCE AGAINST SEVERE WEATHER
Precast concrete is inherently resilient and provides excellent protection against high winds, storm surge, and flying debris, among many other high performance attributes. It is often used in FEMA shelters, residential, institutional, public, government, and other structures providing protection and resiliency.
BUILDING FLEXIBILITY AND LOWER LIFE CYCLE COSTS
With so much emphasis being placed on project life cycles, structural engineers can use precast concrete to create an adaptable shell that can be changed during decades of service. As market conditions change and technology advances, precast concrete structures can be changed easily and economically. With proper care, precast concrete structures can last for decades or even centuries, providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for many construction projects.
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