Maximizing usable space is a high priority for residential and commercial buildings, especially those built in densely populated urban areas. Hollowcore, a precast concrete building material used for floor and roof systems, offers unmatched design flexibility and helps maximize both vertical and horizontal space.
Achieve Longer Spans with Fewer Columns
The inherent strength of prestressed concrete helps maximize usable indoor space. Because of their high load capacities, prestressed planks require fewer load-bearing structures — such as columns and inner walls — than other building materials. This results in spacious rooms and gives designers more options for indoor layouts.
Reduce Building Heights
Urban settings frequently have building height restrictions, whether due to environmental considerations or a community’s aesthetic preferences. The use of hollowcore can help maximize vertical space by routing HVAC and electrical wiring through the cores of the planks.
Accommodate Tight Construction Sites
To maximize functional space within a city, developers sometimes choose to construct commercial and residential buildings on lots with unusual angles that are surrounded by existing structures. These buildings often feature unique angles and curves and require building materials that can be maneuvered in tight construction sites.
Hollowcore planks are manufactured to specification for each project and can easily accommodate one-of-a-kind designs. County Prestress & Precast’s talented truck drivers have extensive experience overcoming staging challenges when delivering our products to job sites, which helps erectors install hollowcore planks in sites with minimal clearance between nearby structures.
Use County Prestress & Precast's Hollowcore for your next project by contacting our Customer Service Team.