Precast
concrete has a competitive cost, particularly when costs are examined as an assembly that includes footings and sub-slab drainage. Its initial and total cost is dependent with your manufacturer and the size of your modular home.
Initial Cost of Precast Concrete
Priced in the $55 – $65 range per linear foot of wall, precast systems are competitive with other foundation walls, particularly when costs are examined as an assembly that includes footings and sub-slab drainage. Precast concrete walls can be installed quickly in any weather. Because the concrete is cured in the factory, precast foundations can be backfilled as soon as the slab is placed and first floor bracing is in place, enhancing jobsite safety and site accessibility.
Total Cost of Precast Concrete
Precast foundation walls are relatively maintenance free. Regular maintenance of eave gutters and grade and plantings around foundation to assure that water is not ponding adjacent to the wall is required of any foundation system.
Savings from Precast Concrete
Precast is the material of choice for modular homes in Michigan. This is because it provides big savings during construction, especially during transportation. Traditionally, to cast in place concrete might require a crew of 25 carpenters or 20 laborers and a few months of false work. Then add a fleet of concrete trucks, pumps, cement masons, and traffic control details to get the construction completed.
Contrast this high cost scenario, having all concrete components cast off site in factory is beneficial. Instead of having longer construction time, trailers of precast and a small crew with heavy lift cranes accomplishes the work in a fraction of the time, generating huge dollar savings.
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