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Superior Walls of America

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Superior Walls of America, Ltd.
IndustryConstruction
Founded1981
FounderMel Zimmerman
HeadquartersNew Holland, Pennsylvania
Key people
Andrew Zimmerman, CEO
ProductsXi Plus
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Websitewww.superiorwalls.com

Superior Walls of America, Ltd. is a company headquartered in New Holland, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the fabrication and installation of precast concrete foundation systems.[1][2][3][4][5] It has installed more than 170,000 residential foundations through a North American distribution network since its founding in 1981.[6]

Inc. included the company in its 2007 list of the fastest growing private companies in America.[7]

Manufacturing process

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Production procedures follow a multiphase process in an off-site facility. First, production plans are created by CAD designers from architectural blueprints. Forms are prepared with steel rebar and styrofoam. The concrete mix is created at 5,000 psi and bonds directly to the foam insulation. The panels are then finished with the application of a vibrating screen to assist flow and fill potential voids, while creating greater surface consistency.[8]

Installation

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Completed wall panels are transported to the job site via special carrier trucks and lowered into place by cranes. Crews install and permanently secure the foundation on a bed of crushed stone. Panels are joined together by stainless-steel bolts and sealed at joints with urethane sealant. The company claims that installations typically take less than one day and can be completed in adverse weather.[9][10]

Certifications

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Notable Projects

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Television

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References

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  2. ^ Andruss, Paula (January 2005), "Fresh Starts", Cincinnati Magazine, Emmis Communications, p. 100, retrieved 2009-10-12
  3. ^ Proefrock, Philip (2007-04-09), "Precast Foundation Walls", Green Building Elements, retrieved 2009-10-09
  4. ^ Approved Products - National Green Building Standard, archived from the original on March 25, 2010, retrieved 2009-10-09
  5. ^ Liberto, Jennifer (2005-06-06), "Homes Sprout Quickly with Precast Walls", The St. Petersburg Times, retrieved 2009-10-06
  6. ^ "Superior Walls Chosen for This Old House Project", Residential Design and Build, 2008-05-28, archived from the original on 2011-07-15, retrieved 2009-10-09
  7. ^ Inc. 5000, 2007, archived from the original on 2011-06-06, retrieved 2009-10-08
  8. ^ "Precast System Provides Green Foundation, Job-Site Efficiency", Concrete Products, 2007-04-01, retrieved 2009-10-06[dead link]
  9. ^ Robinson, Tim (May 2007), "An Energy-Smart Foundation In Two Days" (PDF), Fine Homebuilding, Taunton Press, pp. 78–81, retrieved 2009-10-09
  10. ^ "Installing the Superior Walls Foundation System", BobVila.com, 2001, archived from the original on March 7, 2008, retrieved 2009-10-09
  11. ^ "Superior Walls of America | U.S. Green Building Council".
  12. ^ "Superior Walls Insulated Precast Concrete Walls | Home Innovation Research Labs".
  13. ^ "Structural Insulated Panels". 13 March 2015.
  14. ^ "StackPath".
  15. ^ "CT Zero Energy Challenge Winners - 2015 | Energize Connecticut".
  16. ^ Superior Walls and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, 2008, archived from the original on December 5, 2010, retrieved 2009-10-08
  17. ^ Curry, Pat (2005-05-06), "Extreme Construction", Builder, retrieved 2009-10-06[failed verification]
  18. ^ "Concrete Ideas", The Boston Globe, 2005-07-15, retrieved 2009-10-06
  19. ^ Henry, Roseann (2007), "Foundation on a Flatbed", This Old House, retrieved 2009-10-07
  20. ^ "Net Zero from the Ground Up", This Old House, 2018, retrieved 2020-02-04
  21. ^ "Superior Walls Support 2008 Blog Cabin", Concrete Products, 2008-04-01, archived from the original on May 17, 2008, retrieved 2009-10-07
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Ruby, Laura (2009-05-14), "A House Made of Straw", Fauquier Times, archived from the original on 2013-01-22, retrieved 2009-10-06