Precast Concrete Retaining Wall Quality

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Precast Concrete Retaining Wall Quality
Australian Tilt-Up Fencing Concrete Products
meets these qualifications, while also enhancing
the aesthetics of the natural surroundings.
When a contractor adopts poured concrete walls,
the hardest part is making a flat surface, and
pouring proportional, equal sided walls. When
walls are pre-made, they are poured in a shop,
and sent to the work area already proportional
and flat. The building structure can be put in
unison like building blocks. The time it takes to
actually make the building is dramatically cut by
50 using this method.
There is an insulated core in most precast
concrete wall. This creates a home that is
more energy efficient. More insulation can be
pumped into the inside of the wall once all
wiring has been completed. This will provide long
term savings for the home owner and have a
positive impact on the environment.
Another difference between precast and poured
walls is the use of steel rods for reinforcement.
Poured walls have only horizontal rods, where
precast walls have both vertical and horizontal
reinforcing rods. Horizontal rods help to bolster
concrete walls against shifts in the ground
level that can cause cracks. Vertical rods help
reinforce against pressure from soil against the
side of the wall. Since many concrete walls form
the basement of a residential home, there is
often some soil against the side of the wall. The
precast walls will hold up better against this,
as they have the vertical bars.
Many homeowners are also using precast concrete
for their fencing needs. A concrete fence will
not rot or warp like a wood fence will. Termites
cannot effect concrete, and neither can the
weather. Precast concrete fencing requires little
work to install. Walls can be cast in a variety
of textures and finishes, creating a stunning
fence for any area.
Precast and poured concrete do share some
features. Importantly, cracks in precast
concrete walls need to be attended to. Cracks in
the walls can allow moisture through, which can
lead to moisture getting into the home. Be sure
to seek help if this occurs.
The other methods used for gravity concrete
retaining walls involve the use of concrete.
Crib walls are concrete block filled with soil.
precast concrete panels
Australian Tilt-Up Fencing Retaining Wall Blocks
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Australian Tilt-Up Fencing's precast concrete
retaining walls are constructed using a wide
selection of shapes, each of which is crafted for
efficiency in the design of segmental retaining
walls for structural performance, durability,
flexibility, and aesthetics. from Australian
Tilt-Up Fencing Concrete Products by calling 0402
182 949, or clicking here.