Cost and Benefits of Precast Concrete Foundation

How much does a precast concrete foundation cost? What are the benefits of having it installed in a modular home? Precast concrete foundation walls simplify basement construction, save time and money, and result in warmer, drier modular home basements. The walls comprise high-strength concrete panels manufactured off site. Each panel contains solid concrete studs for load-bearing support and a built-in concrete footing. Some precast concrete panels include rigid insulation to keep the basement warmer and rebar and polypropylene fibers for strength. Walls can be customized by project to allow for door and window openings, steel-beam pockets and brick ledges. Manufacturers offer other convenience features such as built-in access for wiring and plumbing and wood or steel nailers for easy drywall installation. Panels range in size from 2 to 12 feet wide by 8 to 12 feet high to accommodate a variety of basement configurations. The cost of precast concrete systems is competitive with the co
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