Architectural Wall Systems
West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh PA
J&R Slaw sets new standards for the precast concrete industry by combining innovation in product development with high quality, service and value. Whether you need to build a new industrial or commercial building, or you just want to increase the capacity of your existing facility, J&R Slaw offers a concrete advantage over traditional building methods. Our precast concrete walls give form to your building design - aesthetically, functionally and economically - While providing the highest quality, security and value.
We offer several unique Wall Systems: in addition to standard solid concrete panels, we also produce insulated sandwich panels using the Composite Technologies (tm) composite fiber connector system, which provides a durable concrete surface on both sides, and the Earl Composite MetalStudCrete system, which provides a durable concrete exterior surface with a fully metal studded interior surface that's ready for finishing.
Protecting Your Investment, Inside and Out
Precast wall panels are produced at our PCI Certified plant and inspected according to the strictest quality
controls. This assures the highest strength and durability to meet heavy load and long length requirements. Because of the
inherent strength and durability of precast concrete, our wall panels are non-corrosive and resist dents, punctures and other
damages. They also withstand the forces of nature, including rain, hail, fire, floods and earthquakes. And, pests such as
termites and vermin are rarely a problem. In addition to providing security from external threats,
our Wall Systems provide secure internal environments. Clean rooms in laboratories and food processing plants, as well as storage
areas, can be designed without ledges so they don't collect dirt. We can provide smooth surfaces to resist soiling, and walls can be mildew-proofed. We can even
mix the concrete to provide microbiotic resistance. Plus, our Wall Systems provide a thermal mass that quickly mitigates abrupt
temperature changes inside the building.
Design Flexibility - the Beauty of Precast
Our Wall Systems give you design freedom and aesthetic flexibility to create buildings that are both functional and attractive.
Pick a color - any color - our palette of aggregates, pigments, cements and sand is
almost endless. We can provide ribbed, smooth, sandblasted and exposed aggregate finishes,
or any texture in between.
J&R Slaw offers a unique level of quality architectural precast finishes and colors. Our controlled
casting and finishing methods produce consistent, high quality panels that look good - and stay that way for years to come.
And, unlike steel and other building materials, our Wall Systems aren't limited to
"standard" sizes. Our Wall Systems give you the most flexibility in panel sizes, widths and
heights to provide long spans and unusually wide openings. We can also supply load bearing walls
to minimize framing members.
High Value - Building For the Future
Compared to traditional building methods, our Wall Systems provide greater value.
Our fabrication methods reduce the initial cost of precast concrete production, making our Wall
Systems very cost competitive. Our Wall Systems are produced in a controlled environment and erected virtually unaffected by inclement weather, so year-round product
availability and construction is guaranteed. This, along with our just-in-time delivery, means our
systems go up faster than other building materials. You not only save on site time and labor
costs, but you get use of the building sooner. Besides lower initial costs, our Wall
Systems also offer tremendous savings over time. Our strong and durable Wall Systems require
little maintenance, saving you time and money on upkeep and repairs throughout their long life
cycles. We also offer multiple insulation choices for greater thermal and energy efficiency, which
saves you even more money.
Benefits of J&R Slaw Wall Systems
High Security
Strict quality controls
Strength and durability
Withstands abuses of man and nature
Soil, mildew and microbiotic resistant
Design Flexibility
Highest level of quality architectural finishes and colors
Most flexibility in panel sizes, widths and heights
Load bearing and non-load bearing capabilities
Value
Low initial fabrication cost
Fast erection
Reduced site and labor costs
Earlier use of building
Long life cycle
Minimal maintenance
Thermal and energy efficient
