March 28, 2008

One of the best ways to obtain energy-efficiency in a home is to have an insulated precast foundation system. Insulation helps lower energy loss through walls and minimizes thermal transfer of air through the foundation system.

By Cameron Martin
Expectations. This is the driving force behind the changing culture that exists in today’s building industry. The expectations are being laid out by government agencies, energy companies, homeowners, builders, architects, developers and various product manufacturers. Expectations ultimately trickle down to the homeowner, who is left with many questions and concerns about what products they will purchase for their home. Expectations have forced homeowners to look for products that provide and offer affordability, quality, durability, energy-efficiency and marketability – not to mention the importance of scheduling projects to meet tight timelines. Along with homeowners, builders are investing time and money, learning how to meet ever-growing needs and expectations of a changing culture. The challenge is to force expectations into the realm of affordability and practicality. In this phase of self-discovery and research, builders and homeowners alike are finding that precast foundations systems can help them meet and exceed many of their foundation expectations.

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