cast wall suppliers say their walls have a higher “R-Value” than poured walls, is that true?
Some pre-cast wall systems do come with insulation already attached, which obviously gives them a higher “R” or insulative value than bare concrete. Advanced Concrete Foundations’ total package installs walls with 1″ Mar-Flex Shockwave drainage board, giving the walls a minimum below grade “R-Value” of 9 (We can use 2″ Shockwave Board upon request to raise the “R-Value” to 13.5). What’s the fastest option for me? Poured walls installed by Advanced Concrete Foundations are faster than either pre-cast or block walls . Pre-cast wall installation companies rightly say that their product can be installed, most times, in less than a day, but they fail to mention the following two things: 1. You’re responsible for all the site prep prior to installation, including excavation and placement/leveling of gravel 2. The panels won’t be put into production, which typically takes a month, until all site prep is completed, by you, to their specification. Block masons also don’t account for the time th
