Concrete Tilt-Wall
Concrete Tilt-Wall is a method of constructing walls and panels by pouring concrete into forms on the ground, allowing them to harden, and then raising into place to form a wall. This method allows for more cost effective building processes.
Concrete tilt-up construction is fast becoming the most popular form of construction for manufacturing and warehouse applications. The concrete wall panels are formed and poured on the new interior floor slab. They are then lifted into place by crane and braced back to the floor. The steel structure holds the panels up once everything is erected. Tilt-up panels provide a more economical solution than pre-cast panels because they are both load bearing, eliminating the steel skeleton, and do not have any shipping costs. It also costs only about 5% more than a traditional metal building but provides a much more durable and energy efficient building.
A tilt-up panel uses a sandwich system, with a decorative concrete exterior surface and a structural concrete inside surface with 2-4" of rigid insulation between. The exterior face can take on a variety of appearances. It can be painted in any color desired or utilize a white portland cement and be lightly sandblasted for an attractive, maintenance free surface. It can also be formed to give the appearance of brick or other surfaces by using form liners in the panels. The structural layer typically is almost three times as thick as the face and uses standard concrete with reinforcing per design to withstand the lifting process.
The joints between panels are approximately ¾" and sealed with a one part silicone caulk with high elongation and compression/extension recovery. This provides a weather tight seal with a minimum of a 20 year warranty.
Contact our Concrete Tilt Wall Specialist Marcel DuBois for further information.
