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Stain Removal

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Removing Stains From Precast Concrete Surfaces Download this information in a PDF file. Note: It is recommended that trained professionals be used to perform the required procedures. Appropriate public protection should be maintained at all times. Colour that has penetrated the surface can be washed out with dilute hydrochloric or phosphoric acid. A single product may not remove all substances. Effective cleaning can also be accomplished with waterblasting and sandblasting. After the graffiti is removed ...

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Architectural Finishes

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Download this information in a PDF file. Decorative finishes for architectural precast concrete products combine the traditional skills of the concrete artisan, the design skills of the professional engineer and the practical experience of Wilco Precast. Knowing that he has these skills at his disposal, the architect can direct his efforts towards combining shapes, textures and colours to achieve the desired effect on the structure and its surrounds, and accordingly, on the environment. A number of facto...

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Reveals

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Reveals on Precast Panels Download this information in a PDF file. Reveal strips can add visual interest to a building clad with architectural precast concrete panels while eliminating some of the aesthetic concerns that develop when planning panel configurations. Used effectively, reveals offer the simplest way to break up the expanse of an architectural precast concrete panel or to keep the visual appearance from focusing on any differences that may occur in texture or colouration between panels. Flat,...

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Sustainability

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Precast Concrete and Sustainability Download this information in a PDF file. Sustainability is about ensuring that development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It covers a wide range of issues, including:. Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone. Effective protection of the environment. Prudent use of natural resources. Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment. This accounting pract...

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Ronald McDonald House

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When a child is battling a serious medical condition, it is paramount to their ability to cope and heal that their family remains close. The mission of Ronald McDonald House, therefore, is to help keep families together and strong. Free accommodation and support is provided to Kiwi families whose child has been admitted into Starship Children’s Hospital. A Ukelele group from Howick also attended and provided the musical accompanyment for the diners during the meal. Helping Out Our Future Engineers. Fletc...

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Residential Insulation

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Residential Thermal Performance Download this information in a PDF file. The findings of the research can be summarised as follows:. The amount of glazing, and its orientation to the sun, has a significant effect on the performance of a home. The concrete building used 15.5% less energy than the identical timber one for similar comfort conditions. The concrete house was more comfortable when a large window was fitted, the timber home overheated significantly. In summer, energy from direct sun and from wa...

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Economy

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Economy Download this information in a PDF file. Understanding architectural precast costs is essential to designing elaborate façades that enhance the overall building design while meeting the owner's budget. Understanding the architectural precast manufacturing process can help achieve design goals and control costs. Wilco Precast can assist with preliminary design and budget estimating early in the project's design phase. A project's square-metre quantity take-off can differ between precast manufactur...

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Helping Out Our Future Engineers

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Helping Out Our Future Engineers. The bulk of the research has been carried out by Part IV engineering students, Tautua Faitotoa and James Burley, however more recently Sam Corney and Yiqui Lu have been involved. Photo shows Sam at work checking the calibrations. Helping Out Our Future Engineers. Helping Out Our Future Engineers. Mens Correctional Facility, Wiri. Another Wilco Precast project:. Helping Out Our Future Engineers. Wilco is assisting engineering students from University Of Auckland in a test...

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Why Precast

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Download this information in a PDF file. Architectural precast offers many cost advantages over other cladding materials. Precast is produced all year round in a controlled, cost-efficient production environment. In addition, precast can be installed year round even in harsh winter conditions. This eliminates the need for costly winter weather protection and contributes significantly to compressing the overall building schedule. The versatility provided by architectural precast is appropriate for use on ...