Wells concrete offers several different solutions for tall open interior spaces. Hollowcore plank. Hollowcore plank is a lightweight, durable solution to creating a large open interiors. It provides solutions to everything from tornado shelters, roof decks, mezzanines, and garage floors and ceilings. Sections come in 8”, 10”, and 12” deep – 8” being the lowest spanning and 12” being the …
There’s no need for you to know everything about precast. The key to successfully creating a structure using architectural precast concrete is to bring in an expert producer/erector early in the design development phase. There are a lot of variables for a designer to consider during a project’s conceptual or schematic stage that affects aesthetics, cost and schedule. In addition …
Layout– First the lengths and the widths of the pieces need to be laid out and set up. This is done on one of our prestressed forms, our forms have hydraulic side rails-which make it more efficient when it comes time to remove the forms! Once they are set, any other opening-window, service door, etc will be laid out as …
As an architect, I am always interested in new finishes that can help add depth, texture and color to a structure. The wide variety of exterior finish products that are in today’s marketplace is almost unlimited. So too are the details and products used in their installation. When on a jobsite, I cringe when I see multiple materials, tapes, fasteners …
Tis the season to take a break and reflect back on Wells Concrete Blogs of 2018. Wells published close to 30 blogs during the past year discussing the attributes, advantages and future of precast concrete to help inform and educate our readers and followers. My blog will highlight what I thought was this year’s Top Four. I think it’s important …
Concrete finishes have come a long way in a short period of time. For those producers who really care about their clients, it is important to step up and meet the challenge of providing the finishes those clients want and can use to beautify their structures. Today, finishes range from standard water wash and acid etching to polishing and creating …
Communication is a critical piece to any successful business. As I mentioned in my last blog, communicating clearly with internal and external clients is so important for our days to run smoothly. Did you catch the key word there? The key word is: clearly. Maybe you’re in a meeting with a team and you think everyone understands the answer as …
Precast Innovators is not just a slogan, we live it every day. With eighteen engineers, both professional and EIT’s we can design, produce and build any precast/prestressed building. Seven of these engineers work full time on process improvement and product development; creating innovation in all departments. Why dedicate so many resources to innovation? To make better product and better concrete …
