Concrete slabs are major components in various building applications, and are chosen for being aesthetically versatile, dependable in terms of strength and durability, and having many different uses.
Neither steel, wood, brick, nor aluminium has the longevity or sustainability as concrete. Concrete slabs don’t warp, rust, or rot, can be buried or used above ground, and precast concrete is a good product made much better.
The benefits of precast concrete
Using precast concrete, such as that supplied by concrete bean manufacturers offers great advantages to your building projects
Strength
For its strength alone, concrete is the most economical and reliable building material. Because it can be made concrete beam manufacturers long before it’s needed, precast concrete is allowed to strengthen for weeks. Precast concrete slabs can then be strength tested to ensure it will stand up to various forces, unlike pour-in-place concrete, which can’t be tested until it’s already in place
Durability
In addition to its strength, precast concrete is durable and can stand up to fire, termites, and water damage. It can easily last up to 100 years, resisting damage from the elements, fires, animals, and natural disasters without the need for replacement.
Adaptability
Being able to assign finishes and colours during the casting process ensures that concrete beam manufacturers can provide consistent results in precast concrete slabs.
Readiness
While pour-in-place concrete can be as strong and durable as precast concrete, the latter can be installed at a fraction of the time. There is no need to spend time on mixing, pouring waiting for the concrete to strengthen and then filling the excavation back up. There is no risk of delay caused by problems during the pour. Concrete beam manufacturers can quickly and effortlessly transport the precast concrete slabs to your construction site and keep your project running on time.
Sustainability
Due to the strength, durability, and how it’s constructed, precast concrete slabs are one of the more sustainable building materials. Because of the controlled environment during precast concrete slab production, any wastewater or materials created by concrete beam manufacturers can be saved and reused. And because it is low-maintenance, precast concrete slabs don’t need to be replaced that frequently.
Contact Bently Beams
If you have any questions about precast concrete slabs, get in touch with a leading concrete beam manufacturer, Bently Beams, today.