Why Build With Tilt-Up Wall Panels?
Since its inception in the construction industry, the use of tilt-up wall panels has steadily risen over the years. The ever-rising popularity of tilt-up construction is largely attributed to the many benefits it has to offer building owners as well as the builders. If you intend to construct a new building, here is a look at a few of the many benefits you stand to gain by building with tilt-up wall panels.
Durability and economy
Tilt-up constructions are essentially buildings made of concrete walls. As you have probably noticed, concrete structures are a common sight in Australia, as in many other parts of the world. This is primarily because of concrete's great strength and durability that allows structures built with the material to stand the test of time. By opting for tilt-up construction, you will end up with a robust building that can last a lifetime. Given that concrete wall systems are immune from pests, fire-resistant, and can bear up to inclement weather elements such as hail storms and strong winds, you will minimise maintenance and repair costs. This way, you can generally pay relatively lower building insurance premiums.
Energy savings
The natural thermal mass of concrete makes the material an excellent heat insulator. The thickness of the panels minimises heat transfer through the walls. This provides building occupants with comfortable indoor temperatures throughput the year, thus reducing the need to overwork heating and cooling equipment, something that results in high energy bills and frequent equipment breakdowns.
Noise reduction
Concrete material is not only a good heat insulator, it is also good at reducing disruptive noise from outside. By blocking a significant amount of sound waves from outside from reaching your interiors through the walls, tilt-up wall systems will make sure you enjoy peace and quiet.
Fast construction time
Generally speaking, it takes up less time building the walls with tilt-up panels as compared to erecting walls with traditional construction methods. This is because several activities can take place simultaneously. For example, structural steel can be fabricated off-site as the panel casting process is ongoing on-site. Hence, there are lots of opportunities to "compress" the construction schedule and finish the construction job earlier.
Aesthetics
As tilt-up wall panels used are fabricated onsite, builders enjoy practically limitless freedom when it comes to crafting a building that is not only functional and durable but aesthetic as well. Your building team can customise your wall panels to suit your preferred needs and style. A wide selection of wall textures, building finishes, and colours are available with tilt-up construction.