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The Pros And Cons Of Pre-Fabricated Concrete Walls And Fencing

If you are looking to install a concrete retainer wall in your yard or install trendy new concrete fencing, you have a decision to make. You can hire a concrete contractor to come and pour the walls onsite or you can use pre-fabricated walls and fences. There are many benefits to pre-fabricated concrete, but there are a few disadvantages as well. When you take the time to educate yourself on these pros and cons, you can make an informed decision about whether pre-fabricated concrete is right for you. Read on to learn some of those pros and cons. 

The Cons of Pre-Fabricated Concrete Walls

  • The Cost

One of the disadvantages to pre-fabricated concrete walls is the cost. Pre-fabricated walls tend to cost more than having the walls poured directly onsite. After the walls are poured and hardened in a warehouse, they have to be lifted and transported to your location, which is laborious and challenging. This is part of what drives the cost up. If budget is the biggest factor in your decision, pre-fabricated walls may not be best for you. 

  • Size Limitations

The other downside to pre-fabricated concrete walls is that there are size limitations. The walls are not pre-fabricated to fit your specifications. They are often made in common dimensions and sizes. If that doesn't fit the dimensions for your yard, you may have to special order pre-fabricated concrete walls, which is costly, or have the concrete poured at your home. 

The Pros of Pre-Fabricated Concrete Walls

  • Faster to Install

One of the upsides to pre-fabricated concrete walls and fencing is that it is faster to install. It can takes hours to pour a perfect concrete retaining wall and days to pour enough concrete for a concrete fence. After it is poured, the concrete has to cure, or harden, which can take more time. With pre-fabricated concrete, the concrete is already poured and cured. It simply needs to be installed in your yard and smaller concrete anchors are poured to hold the pieces in place. This cuts back on installation time. 

  • Can Be Installed in Inclement Weather

The other advantage to pre-fabricated concrete walls and fences is that they can often be installed inclement weather. If it is raining or snowing, doing concrete work is generally not advised. But since your concrete forms are already formed and cured when you select pre-fabricated walls, they can be installed in inclement weather. This means you don't have to change your plans if the weather doesn't want to cooperate. 

If you are still not sure whether pre-fabricated concrete walls and fencing are right for your outdoor space, contact a concrete contractor like Burns Brothers Concrete Construction Corporation. They can speak to you more in-depth about your wants and needs and determine which is the better option for you. 


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