Residential Precast Concrete Roof

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Residential precast concrete roof.

In addition to the finish. Durability and speed of construction and is a crucial part of the structural integrity in multi family residential. Precast homes are built using many precast concrete elements. For example the florida based company hurricane proof systems offers a 7 inch 18 centimeter slab of concrete in three layers.

Double tees are the most widely used prestressed concrete product in the minimum span range. This concrete is the best possible defense against residential insect infestation including those that could seriously damage structures like termites. In order to assure that the concrete shell structure will develop its full capability to resist the imposed destructive forces it is essential that the roof structure provide a competent structural diaphragm incorporating a cast in place reinforced concrete slab or well connected precast concrete planks in order to develop the full potential. Spancrete hollowcore precast concrete planks slabs are fire resistant reduce weight and costs.

Hollowcore systems are prestressed concrete plank that serve as both a ready made sub floor for a garage and a ceiling for additional living areas. Precast concrete can be used in the construction of various styles of homes in a wide range of sizes the exterior of the panels can be finished in an assortment of styles from smooth to the appearance of siding or brick. No other building system accommodates creativity and practicality like spancrete hollowcore floor and roof building systems. A solid slab of concrete capping the top of your house.

Concrete roof systems have three basic advantages over competitive materials esthetic appeal structural economy and functional utility. Our load bearing insulated panels coupled with a structural column and beam setup will support any size and type of roof design. Maximize space in any house plan for approximately 20 per square foot with hollowcore roof and floor systems from county materials. Precast concrete is a significantly more versatile material in comparison to wood construction.

Precast concrete homes may not yet be mainstream but every day more residential architects builders and homeowners are discovering what precasters and their customers have long known building with precast concrete offers advantages during all stages of the project and beyond. A concrete roof is exactly what it sounds like. Roofs walls floors and staircases can all be constructed from the material.