WHAT IS PRECAST?
precast
/priːˈkɑːst/
verb 1.Cast (an object or material, typically concrete) in its final shape before positioning.
What is Precast Concrete?
Precast concrete is a construction material created by pouring concrete into a preshaped precast mould. The concrete is then left to cure in an appropriate environment. Once cured, the precast mould is then removed from the concrete and reused.
The precast concrete product is then taken to the job site and used for the project. For instance, if designed to be walls, the precast concrete walls are typically lifted into position by a crane on site.The precast concrete method is very different from the conventional way concrete was used, cast-in-place.
In the conventional method, the concrete is formed into the desired shape at the project location and left to cure. There is no transportation involved and there is no factory/offsite system for ensuring high quality concrete time after time that comes with precast systems.