As a key component of being a sustainable building material, precast concrete offers energy efficiency that is beneficial for both the planet and owners’ wallets.

With a high thermal mass, precast is able to effectively moderate temperature variations, absorbing heat during the day and slowly releasing heat as temperatures drop at night. The highly dense concrete limits internal building temperature fluctuations as heat cannot easily penetrate the precast. By the time heat has been absorbed into the concrete, evening temperatures drop and the precast emits heat overnight reducing the need for additional heating. By keeping hot air “out” during the day and self-heating spaces in the evening, building owners will see a direct energy saving result and lower heating/cooling costs.