Precast exterior cladding can be solid or insulated panels, orientated horizontal or vertical and have bearing on CIP or total precast framing systems. Typically cladding is panelized horizontal to fit between the floors with “punched” windows blockouts (blockouts that do not extend to edge of panel). Gravity and tie connections designed with tolerance allow for proper positioning of panel into final position. Interior finishes can be furred out to include desired appearance or precast face can be conditioned to be painted. With proper panel layout and coordination, glazing option installed at precast plant are available.
Office/Retail
Mixed-use office and retail structures combine highly functional spaces tailored to the occupant’s needs with aesthetically pleasing finishes that create inviting working and shopping environments. Precast concrete can serve the structural requirements of the building and provide the level of finish expected in these settings without continuous maintenance. High-performance precast concrete is constructed of durable materials that resist a weathered appearance that dates a structure and can be designed to protect occupants against multi-hazard storms, high winds, and seismic zones found in the Pacific Northwest.