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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

connorevanscse@gmail.com (Con Evans) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:36:01 GMT

Reduced Environmental Impact Precast Walling

Recycled aggregates are often used in the manufacturing of precast products as a means to reduce the environmental impact of building material waste.
Precast walls are a great way to aid in the noise pollution that may filter through from a busy road or noisy neighbours.
As the product has a great finish and the duel face or other precast slabs can be oxided, this further aids in the need to treat the walls.
By tightly managing the quantity & quality of raw materials used in the manufacturing process, the impact of the manufacturing process can be reduced and controlled.
Where possible, waste materials in the manufacturing process are recycled
Moulds are reused and have a lengthy life span. We endeavour to maintain our moulds to increase this life span and reduce our carbon footprint with the manufacturing of new moulds.

SECURE YOUR PROPERTY

connorevanscse@gmail.com (Con Evans) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:30:20 GMT

Secure Your Fences and Walls

Many of us make use of walls, hedges and fences to determine our boundary to our property. Many years ago it was common for these to be of low height, the need perhaps to keep a furry family member within our boundaries.

However, as time has moved on the need to increase security has become far greater.

Often the deterrent of the cost impact on the family to have this done can be substantial. If you have a beautiful hedge around your home, it may be possible to install the wall against the hedge to keep its aesthetics. Where not possible, it may well be worth looking at a duel face precast wall. Or a one-sided pattern.

If privacy is the main concern with an existing wall, it may be possible to extend the wall you already have. Substantially reducing the cost of giving your family peace of mind.

When inspecting an existing precast wall, we find it important to have a look at the structural integrity of the vibracrete wall. This means looking for things like cracks in the posts as well as the precast slabs. If found, such structurally compromised parts need to be removed from the wall and replaced. In such an instance, we would advise taking down the existing wall or part thereof, and replacing the poles and all broken slabs. Where possible, slabs that are reusable will be reinstalled into the wall.

It is of great importance that an extension is not done on precast slabs and poles that are structurally compromised as there is a great risk of safety to the families on both sides of the wall. The adding of extra height also adds extra weight to the wall and is done in increments of 300mm / 600mm or 900mm. Anything higher than 900mm as an extension is not advised, as this makes the wall far to top heavy and largely increases the concern for safety. If there is a need to heighten a wall beyond the recommended 900mm for an extension pole, we would advise to have the existing poles replaced with a full length pole to the finished height of the new wall.

This will maximise your privacy and the security of the wall. Again, keeping cost in mind, the precast slabs removed from the existing wall where possible can be reused in the new wall.

Securing your property is of utmost importance, it provides privacy and safety to your property as well as to your family or business. Having this installation done professionally ensures the best quality of both the product and workmanship for longevity in the investment into your property.

PRECAST WALLS

connorevanscse@gmail.com (Con Evans) — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 14:39:11 GMT

Advantages of Precast Concrete

Saves Construction Time: Precast walling construction saves time, the risk of project delay is also less. The precast concrete casting can be carried on simultaneously with other works on site such as earthwork, survey , etc. and thus saves time.
Quality Assurance: The key factors which regulate the quality of construction such as curing, temperature, mix design, formwork, etc. can be monitored for Precast walling. So, improved quality construction can be performed.
Usage of Prestressed Concrete: By using pre-stressed precast, structural materials of high strength and load-bearing capacity can be achieved, which can result in greater clear span, reduced size of the cross-section of structural members, etc.
Cost-effective: The simplified construction process reduces the time, increases the productivity, quality and safety and thus the cost is reduced.
Durability: Precast walling structure has a longer service time period and minimal maintenance. The high-density Precast w alling is more durable to acid attack, corrosion, impact, reduces surface voids and resists the accumulation of dust.
Aesthetics: As the structures are prefabricated in a controlled factory environment, several combinations of colours and textures can be used. A wide range of shapes and sizes are available to choose from with smooth finishing and thus the aesthetically value of products are increased.
Safe Construction Platform: No raw materials have to be stocked in site for Precast walling construction. It reduces the requirement of traditional formwork and props, wastage, workers, etc. and thus provides a safe working platform.