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In the past, building contractors and engineers have been constructing commercial buildings using precast concrete walls, which are now increasingly used in residential housing projects too. Main advantage of precast concrete walls over poured concrete walls is that precast walls can be built in lesser time.

With poured concrete walls, the challenge for the builder is making sure the surface is level, the pour is even and the walls are square. Using precast walls can cut building time in half. This is because the precast walls are made under controlled conditions in a factory, ensuring that they are square and level when delivered to the building site. They can then be assembled in building-block fashion at the site.

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 rods of steel used to reinforce concrete walls is another difference between poured and precast concrete walls. A poured wall can only have horizontal rods, but precast walls can have vertical rods as well. While horizontal rods are good for stabilizing a structure against shifting ground, vertical rods can also help stabilize a wall against pressure from the sides of the wall. Most residential homes have basements, with soil against the walls of those basements, which greatly increases the need for vertical rods to keep the wall strong- thus favoring precast walls with vertical rods.

Homeowners are now also using precise concrete for their fencing needs. Unlike a wood fence, a concrete fence will not warp. Another advantage is that termites can not do any damage, and neither can the harsh weather. This fencing can come in a variety of finishes and textures, and little work is needed to install it. Your new fence will add much to the appeal of any area.

There are some shared features with precast and poured concrete. It is very important that cracks in precast concrete wall be addressed. Cracks can permit moisture to come through which can lead to moisture in the home. Get help if this happens.