Better Walling

All kinds of materials have been used in the past to construct walls and as farms have become bigger and more modernised heavier demands have been placed on these materials. The up to date answer to this problem is the PRE-STRESSED 90 THICK CONCRETE WALLING PANEL.

Walls constructed from Pre-stressed panels are extremely damage resistant with the ability to flex and ride impact from machinery and animals and only under extreme pressure would they show any signs of fatigue.

With a tongue formed on one edge and a groove formed on the other the panels interlock neatly leaving a 45 degree chamfer on the joint which is filled with a flexible polyurethane sealant to form a clean, smooth surface.

Panels are cast in lengths required by the customer, and are relatively light comparing them to size, therefore most farms have machinery at hand that can cope with installation. All necessary fixtures and fittings are also supplied with the panels i.e. (bolts, plates, mastics etc.) enabling the customer to do the complete installation therefore saving time and considerable expense.

Pre-stressed panels are so easily installed anybody can do it, no concrete foundation is required as the panels clip straight onto the supporting structure and quite a large shed could be installed in a day at very little cost. This is most cost effective when comparing it to a block wall, where expensive labour needs to be employed over a considerable period of time.

Panels are solidly constructed enabling gates, racks, cubicle frames etc. to be attached straight to the panels with rawl bolts, as a permanent fixture.

We operate a design and build service. Our representative will call and discuss with you on site any future requirements.

Better Silage and a Cleaner Environment

In recent years the National River Authorities and other government bodies have outlawed the use of wooden or concrete sleepers and many other materials that allow effluent to seep from silage pits and dirty water storage tanks. Anyone allowing pollutants to get into the national river system faces the prospect of heavy fines.

The answer to all these problems is: Pre-stressed Horizontal and Vertical Silage Pit systems.

Vertical System

This system uses pre-stressed panels cast into the concrete base and by using various reinforcements is tied into the pit bottom forming a leak free seal. Pits of any size can be constructed using this method, particularly pits with dividing partitions as the panels are free standing with no metal obstruction.

Horizontal Panels

Horizontal Panels form a pit with bays a given size up to 6 metres maximum. This system is used when pit depths need to exceed 3 metres or when existing steel buildings are being used as panels can be manufactured to suit. Advice should be obtained for construction of this type of pit as all forces are transmitted into the supporting steel columns which need to be capable of taking these loads and have adequate foundations.

Design

Panels are designed to be flexible and are capable of withstanding impact from machinery. Granite based aggregates are used in the manufacturing process to eliminate chemical reactions with the corrosive nature of silage effluent. However it is recommended that a polyurethane or Bitumen based paint is used to coat the inside of the pit to prevent reaction between silage liquers and the concrete matrix.

Fixture

Pre-stressed panels are reasonably light and have a high strength weight ratio.

They can be easily handled by modern farm machinery enabling customers to install pits themselves eliminating expensive labour charges.

All fixtures are provided and are included in the price quoted so there are no additional hidden costs.