Precast Lightweight concrete

Litagg -Lightweight Aggregates 

Precast Lightweight concrete products make a significant contribution to building & construction industry , they range from small hydraulically pressed items mass produced in highly automated factories, such as concrete bricks, paving and roof tiles, to larger mass produced items such as pipes, piles and floor beams, and  structural units manufactured to specific engineering and architectural requirements.

The materials that are used to make precast concrete products come from natural and recycled sources, mainly inorganic. Most of these materials are subject to minimal processing or chemical treatments to render them suitable for use, which results in concrete having a relatively low embodied energy value, unlike highly processed materials such as plastics.

Precast concrete products are locally sourced. Most of the INDIA needs for precast products can be met locally, so there is no need to import materials from distance away - thus limits  the potential environmental impact from shipping for example.

The local availability of Litagg(Lightweight Aggregates) makes for low carbon footprint deliveries to the precast factory. In fact, it is quite common to see rail and rivers being used to transport millions of tonnes of aggregate every year in the INDIA. Local sourcing also supports regional economies and employment

During its lifetime, precast units, aggregate blocks etc., will effectively re-absorb much of the carbon dioxide that was used to create them; a process called carbonation that accelerates when products are crushed for recycling at end of life.

The choice of precast concrete in a building or structure means that resilience is built in. The inherent properties of the material help it to withstand all manner of weather conditions, infestations and other  less common threats such as explosions. Quality of life is a clear priority in sustainability, as is ensuring that a built environment that will last for successive generations - not just for today - is constructed. Precast concrete offers significant sustainable benefits in these areas.

Architectural precast systems with Litagg are easy to install but it is important to consider the overall requirements of the building envelope during design and construction. Knowing how architectural precast concrete can be used as an integral part of the building envelope enables designers to make appropriate design choices.

lightweight v/s normal concrete 

 Precast walls with  Litagg(Lightweight Aggregates)   are ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, schools, retail, office buildings, recreational facilities, hotels/motels, residences, and virtually any other architecture structural  application  finished  with  strength, beauty and speedy construction

Making progress towards sustainability is about continuously improving socioeconomics  and environmental changes