Learning the Characteristics of the Insulated Precast Foundation
An insulated precast foundation provides many benefits for the modular home. It enables balance in the entire house by spreading the load equally on the footing. It also regulates heat loss and lowers the environmental impact. But a properly designed precast foundation could do more.
The advanced technology used by most modular home builders today, insulated precast foundation is just within reach. Designing it requires strict attention to details since it is expected to provide maximum comfort and energy efficient home. A well- designed precast foundation design requires point, lateral and concentrated wheel loads; surface surcharge, presumptive soil bearing capability, buoyant forces, as well as connections and penetrations point.
To leverage its performance, an excellent insulated precast foundation contains the following characteristics.
Insulated Precast Foundation of a Modular Home built in Michigan
An Insulated Precast Foundation has Adequate Concrete Thickness
Manufacturers and modular home builders work together in order to provide a sturdy precast foundation with the concrete thickness that can erect the house properly. The concrete thickness of an insulated precast foundation is called upon to pass through the minimum reinforcement requirements. It is also needed to withstand the modular home’s loading conditions.
An Insulated Precast Foundation Has the Right Concrete Mix Design
The innovative technology used in building the insulated precast foundation enables the right mix of concrete, water, and other ingredients. Methods or techniques be incorporated to mix the right precast concrete design ensure reduced permeability, enhanced durability and strength of the foundation, cement, water and other materials. Precast concrete usually has 4,000 psi for twenty- eight days as an impressive maximum strength. The water- cement ratio must not be beyond 0.45 to achieve the proper mix of insulated precast foundation. Use of high quality and rightfully graded aggregate is also needed in having a quality- built watertight insulated precast foundation. Consistency of concrete mix designs that can be easily placed through the traditional method is also seen as a key ingredient in having the proper mix design.
Precast concrete must be cured to prevent wasting all the efforts of attaining a high quality concrete. Controlling the moisture and temperature from the precast concrete should be executed to allow proper hydration. This characteristic protects the foundation from having molds and other damages.
An Insulated Precast Foundation has a Great Reinforcement
A modular home with great reinforcement through its insulated precast foundation is implemented in accordance with the local and state building codes. Proper reinforcement is foreseen to withstand the weights of the modular homes. It is also expected to give substantial strength during the early stage of handling, installation and service of modular homes, which also include the temperature and shrinkage effects.
Today, there are two types of reinforcement. They are called steel reinforcement and fiber reinforcement. Among these kinds of reinforcement, the incorporation of fiber reinforcements into the concrete mix must comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and should adhere to stringent safety precautions.
Bear in mind that installing a strong and durable insulated precast foundation into your dream home could give an avalanche of benefits after the construction. As a home buyer, you must also try to look for a home builder or manufacturer who specializes in making high quality precast foundation.
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