Precast Foundation Systems the Easy Way to Build Better Basements - 7/12/2004 - Home Foundation Structure Framing

Precast Foundation Systems the Easy Way to Build Better Basements

Headquartered in New Holland, PA, Superior Walls is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — the Supplier 100 of NAHB.

The patented wall systems are manufactured in a factory-controlled environment and brought to the new home construction site on trucks. There, a certified Superior Walls team positions the panels using a crane, and locks and seals them together for a precise fit.

The system accommodates design flexibility, according to Superior Walls. Foundations are custom built to specifications and can take almost any shape, complete with built-in spaces for windows or doors.

The system saves time on the job site and uses special technology to provide a warm, dry basement, its manufacturer says. A typical foundation can be installed and ready for building in as little as five hours, even in cold weather.

Built-in DOW® insulation increases energy efficiency, while high-strength, steel-reinforced 5000+ psi concrete is specially designed to resist water infiltration.

Superior Walls are ready-to-finish and feature easy conversion to finished living space, the company says. In addition to being pre-insulated, the walls have treated wood nailers for easy drywall installation and built-in accesses for wiring or small plumbing.

Some regions are also now offering a new Xi foundation system, which features 2.5 inches of continuous DOW® extruded polystyrene for extra insulation. Nearly everything is insulated, including corners, studs and bond beams.

Monolithically poured, the Xi wall is reinforced with steel rebar for extra strength.

Founded in 1981, Superior Walls designed its system to eliminate age-old home building problems and to provide a quick and easy way to build better basements.

For more information on Superior Walls, call 1-800-452-WALLS, or click here.