Precast elevator shafts are best known for their ability to accelerate construction schedules because of their offsite production and efficient installation. However, they also offer several benefits to occupants after construction, making them an ideal solution for multifamily residential buildings, hotels, and office buildings.
Fire Resistance
County Prestress & Precast’s Elevator and Stair Shafts are produced in NPCA-certified facilities, where they undergo quality control testing ensuring that every component meets standards with measured and monitored outcomes.
Precast shafts are made from non-combustible materials, and can earn two hour fire ratings, meaning a shaft can maintain its structural function during a fire for two hours. This can slow the spread of a fire throughout a building, giving occupants time to evacuate safely.
Disaster Resilience
Elevator shafts often serve as a structural backbone in buildings, supporting floor and roof systems. The inherent strength and weight of concrete makes precast elevator shafts resilient in the face of natural disasters that bring high winds or fast-moving waters, supporting the structural integrity of the building as a whole.
Sound Absorption
The inherent mass of precast concrete makes it an excellent barrier to unwanted sounds. Precast concrete elevator shafts can isolate the noise of the elevator hoist systems and reduce the transmission of occupant sounds throughout the building.
County Prestress & Precast specializes in high-precision precast elevator and stair shafts for mid-rise commercial and residential construction applications. Use precast concrete elevator shafts for your next project by contacting our Customer Service Team.
