Why Precast Concrete Is the Perfect Solution for Your Commercial Kerbing
Posted on: 23 August 2021
Commercial kerbing comes with many benefits. First, it enhances the aesthetic appeal of your pavement areas, which is crucial in commercial spaces because first impressions matter a great deal. Second, among many other benefits, kerbing helps delineate your pavement edges, channel rainwater to drainage areas, separate walk areas from vehicle paths and parking lots from driveways, prevent parking on your lawn areas and support the edges of your pavement areas. If you plan to install kerbing in your commercial space, some of your standard options will include wood, stone and concrete. However, concrete kerbing is often preferred for their durability, strength and aesthetics. Even then, you will still need to choose between cast-in-situ (cast in place) and precast concrete kerbs. Here's why the latter is a better alternative.
Construction Speed
One advantage that precast concrete kerbs have over their cast-in-place counterparts is reduced construction time. Generally, precast concrete kerbs are manufactured elsewhere and delivered on-site, ready for installation. Therefore, unlike cast-in-situ concrete kerbs, they are unaffected or disrupted by weather conditions like rain. What's more, you don't have to wait for the kerbs to dry or cure before using your commercial spaces. Overall, precast concrete kerbs eliminate the risk of unplanned project delays that can be costly. For instance, the quicker installation of precast concrete kerbs saves labour time, which helps reduce your labour costs.
High-Quality Products
Precast concrete kerbs also come with improved resilience. Unlike their cast-in-place counterparts, precast concrete kerbs are manufactured in controlled environments in factories. Generally, the process tends to be more resilient compared to pouring the concrete on site. Quality control and monitoring of inconsistencies, mould types, mixes, temperatures, curing processes and so on result in high-quality precast concrete products. As a result, the final products are usually resilient enough to handle adverse weather elements, vehicle impact, dust build-up, corrosion, surface voids and spills.
Aesthetic Versatility
Kerbs are also designed to enhance your commercial space's aesthetic appeal. Therefore, investing in kerbs that offer versatility in aesthetics is always a plus. Manufacturers can make your concrete kerbs in a wide range of custom designs that may otherwise be complex or impractical with cast-in-situ concrete kerbs. That means you can achieve a wide range of shapes, sizes and textures to suit your style. What's more, since the structures are manufactured off-site in factories, several colour combinations and finishes can be used, leaving you with products that work in your space excellently.
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