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Different construction methods keep popping up from time to time, and one of the most popular methods on the market right now are tilt up panels. However, not many have clarity about how these panels are made, how these panels are used, and how strong they are. 

If you have similar doubts, then you have come to the right place. In this article, you will get to know everything related to the tilt up panels. So, buckle down, and let’s get started without further ado.

How are Tilt-Up Constructions Done?

The name tilt-up concrete comes from the method of construction, which involves lifting or tilting panels with a crane to form building walls. The concrete walls of this type of construction are cast on-site, either on the building’s floor slab or on a separate casting bed, and then tilted and lifted into place by a crane.

The big concrete segments are cast in the first step of the process, slab preparation and then the subsequent construction work is done.

What Is the Difference Between Precast and Tilt-Up Concrete?

Both of these construction materials are more or less similar, but there is just one noteworthy difference. Before being lifted into place, tilt up panels and components are poured and cast on-site. It means that the measurements and casting are done in real-time. 

On the other hand, precast concrete is manufactured off-site and shipped to the construction site. As a result, these types of concrete are available in certain standard sizes and cannot be customized like the tilt-up ones.

How Are Tilt-Up Walls Connected?

Here are a few ways in which tilt-up walls are connected-

  • Structural connections
  • panel-to-panel connections
  • Footing connections
  • Elevated floor connections
  • Slab-on-ground connections

Why Should You Use Tilt-Up Construction?

Now that you know what tilt-up construction is, it is time to discuss some compelling reasons behind using this construction technique. Here is a list of benefits and reasons, have a look-

  1. Tilt-up walls require less equipment and fewer people for installation. As a result, the overall cost of construction gets reduced exponentially. 
  2. Although the casting of the panels takes time, the whole installation process for tilt-up walls is one of the quickest. 
  3. As the panels are castes with utmost precision, they come out super smooth. So, the cost of sanding and painting the walls is also gets reduced. 
  4. These kinds of walls can be insulated easily and hence save a considerable amount of money and effort.
  5. Tilt-up walls have a sound reduction index of at least 52dB, whereas lightweight cladding has a sound reduction index of roughly 20 -30dB.
  6. These walls provide extra security and protection because it is almost impossible to penetrate them.
  7. Tilt-up walls are a cost-effective alternative to a fire separation wall and can be designed to have up to 4 hours of resistance. 
  8. The cost of tilt-up construction is way less than its counterparts.
  9. Tilt-up walls generate far less waste, resulting in less hazardous worksite clutter and a lower environmental consequence.

Summing It Up!

Tilt-up wall construction has been around for a long time and is still one of the most popular commercial building construction technologies.

Now that you know everything necessary about these panels contact a contractor soon and get your building in less time and money.

By saif