With the benefit of factory manufacturing processes and quality assurance, structural precast builds can prove a precise and efficient way to construct. In addition, they can reduce on-site trades and the uncertainties related to labour and weather.
Engineered with a precise specification of reinforcing steel, the panels boast both structural and compressive strength properties. With services able to be built-in, the finished panels can be erected and the building serviceable in the shortest possible time.
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As the name suggest, sandwich panels have a layer of insulation material separating the internal face from the external face.
Sandwich panels consist of three layers constructed consecutively to achieve a monolithic panel, designed without cold joints on exposed edges.
Precast sandwich panels typically achieve R-values of R1.4 – R3.0+, greatly adding to the final Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) star rating a project will receive.
Providing an alternative to structural steel and cast insitu concrete options, precast means no on-site formwork and minimal propping. This makes then an efficient and cost-effective option.
Structural connections are a critical component of any column or beam. Careful consideration must be made when selecting connections. We can offer assistance to ensure strength, buildability and aesthetics are achieved.
Precast concrete beams and columns can be engineered and manufactured to a wide range of load specification and are available in lengths/heights up to 13 metres.
Precast retaining walls can be flat, tapered, rhomboidal, trapezoidal or curved.
Being designed and engineered to the specific application off-site means eliminating on-site engineering considerations, and the risk of failing due to an ineffective substrate or thickness.
Precast retaining walls can also incorporate decorative elements and textures to suit the location or aesthetic.
Precast concrete lift and stair cores allow off-site engineering and testing, making them a safe option for these structures.
Typically this option is more expensive compared to other construction methods, however fewer trades/onsite congestion and speed of erection are more favourable.
Hunter Precast can liaising with the lift or stair manufacturer prior to core design and ensure all specification and requirements are adhered to thus facilitating a smooth installation.
Looking for durable, efficient, and sustainable structural solutions? Contact Hunter Precast today to discuss your project and discover how our precast concrete products can elevate your build.
This bulky goods commercial centre is located in Salamander Bay and covers over 1,450 square metres. The build consists of 4 separate units with internal mezzanines. Completed in 2021, the build was undertaken by GWH, and involved a number of Hunter Construction Group businesses.
As part of an environmental initiative, precast panels were used to create a dust mitigation and sound reduction barrier for Hunter Quarries’ new rock crusher.
Contact our specialised team for more information about our products and how we can meet your specifications.