Precast, which has now become a mandatory building material worldwide, offers a much wider range of advantages compared to traditional building materials.
As a result, it has become one of the most preferred systems for both construction companies and users. Along with the economic aspect of the job, the production process, design possibilities, transportation, and assembly stages, precast cladding is also a very popular building system in our country.
You can come across traces of precast in many newly constructed buildings. Its prominent features such as design and quick completion will immediately catch the eye. We can understand why this structure is so advantageous and sturdy by looking at the material choices.
What are Precast Materials?
A more detailed answer to the question of what precast is can be given by considering the materials contained within precast, along with their individual properties.
- Washed silica sand: Despite being very fine-grained, it has a high degree of hardness. This feature makes it preferred not only in the construction and building sectors but also in areas such as insulation, ceramics, gas casting, cement, and chemistry.
- White cement: A product obtained through advanced technology, it exhibits high resistance. It provides better aesthetic appearance and smoother surfaces.
- Alkali-resistant glass fiber: Alkali-resistant means resistant to substances such as water, acid, and base. This type of glass fiber material has high resistance to corrosion, water, fire, cracking, and impacts.
In addition to these, water and various chemical concrete products can also be added to the material.
Precast Panel Production Technology
Whether for precast concrete or precast exterior cladding, materials undergo a professional production process. Concrete systems to be used for the foundation of the structure are poured into molds in a factory environment and subjected to curing.
These molds can vary according to the design of the structure and are used in precast foundation processes along with materials such as steel wires depending on the use of columns and beams. In exterior cladding processes, panel systems are also produced in a factory environment. Production is carried out in desired dimensions. Moreover, steel frames, steel anchors, and halfen channel systems are used for the most robust fixation of these panel systems in the structure.
In precast production technology, molds can be obtained in digital format according to the desired design. After pouring the materials, curing is performed. Since the material is strong and moldable, transportation is also easy until the assembly stage. Especially panels produced according to the steel frame system make the structure more resistant to impacts, vibrations, and similar situations. However, there is no extra burden on the structure.
Various Advantages of Precast
A structure built with precast has advantages in every conceivable area. It is one of the rare concrete systems that combines the insulation, durability, aesthetics, and low cost sought by users.
Solid Structures with Precast
It enables the creation of much stronger structures with the properties of the materials it contains and the assembly system.
Variety in Design
You can choose the desired design in many areas such as precast cornices, brackets, and columns. With 3D visualization services, you can see how your structure will look before production.
Year-Round Production
Since it is resistant to heat, production can be carried out in every season. This saves time for both the company and the user.
Low Construction Costs
It meets all the desired benefits with a single operation. It does not require an extra process for insulation, as in other systems; the material content already provides this. Desired designs such as cornices in the exterior facade are also provided during construction. An additional design is not added to the structure. This saves users from excessive costs. The advantages are long-lasting.
Ease of Transportation
Logistics operations are also easy for produced panels or foundation concrete systems. They can be easily transferred to the construction site in ready-to-use condition. They are also trouble-free at this stage, along with impact and heat resistance.
Easy Assembly System
Panels arriving at the construction site are included in previously installed frames, anchor systems. Stability is ensured with the Halfen system. It is important here to take measurements as accurately as possible and to produce accordingly.
Resistance to Impact and Heat
Thanks to its fiber structure and A1 non-combustible feature, it shows high resistance to situations such as fire and earthquakes.
More Valuable in Real Estate Market
With its design, durability, and long lifespan, precast system structures are more valuable in the real estate market. There is more demand for your homes, and your sales period is shorter.
Sound and Thermal Insulation
It provides noise and thermal insulation. It offers a comfortable living space for multiple households in residences. It also provides fuel savings thanks to thermal insulation.
