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For decades, builders have been using precast concrete walls for commercial building projects. More recently, there has been a growing use of them for residential projects, and the results are excellent. Precast concrete walls create more than traditional poured concrete walls, and in far less time.

One of the biggest problems builders are presented with when constructing concrete walls is creating a level surface and pouring even, square walls. An easy solution to this is buying precast walls, which are poured in a factory and then delivered to the construction site to be assembled, which severely reduces the build time normally required.

Most precast concrete walls also have an insulated core. This makes homes more energy efficient. Further insulations can be pumped into cavities in the wall after all insulation and wiring is complete. This translates into long term savings for the home owner as well as a reduced impact on the environment.

The use of steel reinforcement rods differentiates precast from poured concrete walls. Precast walls use both vertical and horizontal reinforcing rods while poured walls have only horizontal ones. Having this additional reinforcement is significant. While the horizontal rods aim to prevent cracks due to shifts in the ground level, the addition of vertical rods to the precast walls also help resist cracks due to soil pressure from the side of the wall. Thus, precast walls will resist cracking better than poured walls. This will give the homeowner more confidence in the integrity of their foundation, since concrete walls are often used to form residential home basements.

Precast concrete is also satisfying fencing needs of many homeowners. Unlike wood fence, concrete fence will not rot or warp. Neither termites nor weather can impact concrete. In addition, concrete fencing doesn't require heavy work for installation. To suite to varied finishes and texture tastes, conrete walls can be used to create stunning fence for any area.

Poured and precast concrete have some similarities. Cracks in precast concrete walls require a thoughtful care. Cracks in walls may allow moisture to enter the wall, and eventually entering your home. Please be assured to look for help if in need.

Menlo (aka The Fence Guy) has worked with the leader in concrete fence walls and high quality fences and installation services to assure the efficient execution of your landscape project. Since 1982, a variety of fence brands - Woodcrete®, Brickcrete®, Fencestone®, Cedarcrete® and Woodcrete® Rail,- have become widely accepted by architects, landscape designers, engineers, residential, commercial and industrial developers, utility companies, government agencies, and others in the construction industry.