Precast sandwich panels provide a superior energy-efficient solution for exterior walling, whilst also being durable and fire resistant. Precast sandwich panels are typically made of an external concrete layer (non-loadbearing), an insulation layer and an internal concrete layer (loadbearing). These 3 layers are then connected using connectors that are placed during casting. The sandwich panel can be used as the entire wall structure (internal and external) with no need to plaster line internally (due to their high quality) to maximise thermal mass benefits. A range of external finishes is available.
Advantages
- High R-values
- Excellent thermal and acoustic properties
- Thermal mass and sustainability benefits
- Faster construction time
- Quick installation by highly skilled crews
- Immediate access below for following trades
- Less weather dependent
- Simplified and safer construction process
- Less trades on site
- Less exposure to OHS and industrial relations risks
- Less waste
- Less materials handling
- Design flexibility
- Many surface finishes and patterns available
- Shop drawing process eliminates on-site surprises
- Smoother design process
- Quality product
- Off-site manufacture means high quality
- Services (for power, water, etc.) can be cast in
- Can be loadbearing or non-loadbearing
- Fire resistant
- Durable
- High strength, factory produced, precast concrete offers the ultimate outcome with minimal maintenance.
Applications
- Commercial offices
- Hotels
- Retail and bulky goods
- Industrial – warehouses and factories
- Multi-unit residential
- Airports
- Housing
- Railways
- Education
- Correctional facilities
- Health and aged care
- Cinemas and theatres
- Clubs, libraries, churches and community centres.