Recent technological improvements in the design and manufacturing of precast concrete products have resulted in considerable time and cost saving opportunities when constructing buildings, bridges and infrastructure projects. Because of this, we have seen many precast concrete advantages and multiple applications.
Precast concrete offers unmatched durability, strength and weather resistance. Factory-made controlled conditions ensure that every piece meets the desired specifications. It is extremely durable, can support heavy loads and is versatile across many uses.
Ease and speed of installation is another advantage. Precast concrete is created off-site and many standard sizes are available in-stock. It is also customizable, and delivered to its project destination for immediate use, which saves time and helps keep projects on schedule.
Contractors may not be used to the upfront costs and the required transportation to the job site, but the quality, consistency and reduced labor expenses more than offset the initial costs. In addition, many required materials are supplied by the producers (for example, sealants, grates and mastic), which allows for additional cost savings.
Precast concrete offers significant advantages in many applications, including buildings, bridges and infrastructure projects. With constant construction and improvement taking place in our transportation network, cities and states need a product that can be used in a variety of conditions. Capable of supporting heavy loads and tailored to fit specific projects, Recon’s gravity wall system and reinforced wall system are the products of choice for many Department of Transportation retaining wall applications. Made from wet-cast, air entrained concrete, Recon blocks can withstand the harsh road salts in colder climates and provide the construction efficiency that is needed when timing is critical.
As flat real estate becomes harder to come by, sites increasingly require retention structures to flatten the land prior to development. Recon’s gravity wall system and reinforced system has options tailored to the conditions. With a variety of face textures that can be stained to match building facades plus the flexibility to add freestanding blocks to customize the wall, Recon is the ideal product for commercial application development projects.
Recon is also a great choice for your transforming residential backyards. From small seat walls to large structural walls, the Recon system has the flexibility to meet your design needs. Specialty features such as integrated planters, matching stair units to match lets homeowners create a backyard space that is not only aesthetically appealing but will also withstand the test of time.
From football fields to local parks and channel lining to headwalls, Recon’s wall systems are used in a variety of specialty applications. With a wide variety of block shapes and sizes and the ability to customize a solution, Recon is the perfect product choice for unique situations that require earth retention. Over the years many specialty applications have been completed using Recon’s wall systems, each with their own unique look and feel.
Using precast concrete walls, beams, slabs and panels can offer significant advantages.
