The insulated precast foundation is as important as any other element of your modular home. It’s what takes all of the loads from the roof to the walls to the floors, and it takes them and transfers them into your soil.
Precast concrete wall panels may be supported on almost any kind of footing but mostly on pad footings at panel corners and strip footings. Slabs are usually poured between panels and sometimes assist support of panels. Ideally, precast wall panels should be joined at their edges or their top with fixings designed to absorb minor movements without distress but this is not always done.
Insulated Precast Foundation Material: Masonry (CMUs)
Masonry is used by modular home contractors in erecting the insulated precast foundation because it has 2,500psi and moderate permeability. It is built on site, and on labor intensive. Using this material can be overwhelming as its construction can be affected by the weather and it has a high site impact which approximately has 5 to 10 days.
Insulated Precast Foundation Material: Wood
Wood is one of the materials placed in the insulated precast foundation that has a high permeability and moderate site impact. Though it has a 7,000 psi, it can provide buckling concerns.
Insulated Precast Foundation Material: Precast Concrete
Most general contractors, especially in Jackson, prefer to utilize the precast concrete for the modular home foundation. The precast concrete is usually built in a factory and is delivered on the site through a truck. Aside from the minimal delay during it’s on- site completion, its construction is fast because it cannot be hampered by any weather disturbance. Precast concrete is panelized which means it has joints for expansion and contraction. Additionally, precast concrete has low permeability and has a 5,000 psi.
Materials Use in the Construction of an Insulated Precast Foundation
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