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Precast concrete is a mixture of cement, water, aggregate, and other materials that is cast and molded into specific shapes before being installed. Precast fabrications are widely used in construction because the concrete is already fully cured and ready for immediate application as soon as it arrives. Learn more about this popular type of concrete to see how it can benefit your upcoming jobs.

How Is Concrete Precast?

After the concrete ingredients are thoroughly mixed, they are poured into a mold, which is usually made of steel or wood. Once in the mold, the mixture is left to dry and cure completely. It is monitored to ensure the necessary environmental conditions for an effective cure are maintained. The next day, the new concrete form is removed from the mold and readied for transfer to the job site.

Applications

precast concreteYou can find precast concrete elements in many different facets of modern life. Concrete building foundations and walls are often made with precast elements. This kind of concrete is also used in the construction of bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.

Entire parking structures have been built of precast concrete, from their columns and walls to their staircases and architectural veneer. The sound-barrier walls erected to separate residential yards from busy highways are also usually made from precast concrete.

Types

There are two main kinds of precast fabrications. Standard precast products encompass all the varieties of concrete forms that are regularly needed for applications like beams, columns, and slabs. Standard forms guarantee uniformity and dependability.

Special precast concrete is a customized product made to meet the specific design requirements for the structure in which it will be utilized. Ordering a special precast element ensures the product will meet the demands of your unique design parameters.

 

When you need precast concrete for your construction project, trust Miller's Ready Mix Concrete & Block. For over 50 years, they have been serving customers throughout Fulton County and all of Upstate New York. They provide residential, commercial, and industrial clients with concrete products, as well as masonry supplies and crane services. Call (518) 661-5601 or visit them online to request an estimate.

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