Concrete could be the future of detached houses

Concrete block construction has a long history and is, without exaggeration, currently enjoying a golden age. We have come a long way from the prefabricated housing solutions of 50 years ago; technological advances have made prefabrication cost-effective even on the scale of detached houses.

It is no coincidence that the construction of structures using precast reinforced concrete elements features in the wide-ranging portfolio of Imperial Holding’s extensive portfolio includes structural construction using prefabricated reinforced concrete elements, and this is no coincidence, as these combine the advantages, solidity and lasting value of traditional brick houses with the benefits of prefabrication.

They can build houses quickly, flawlessly and with millimetre precision, ensuring that we will never encounter crooked walls or structural instability – and, what’s more, they now offer a cost-effective alternative to any other construction method.

We could even win a room

A distinctive feature of precast concrete technology is that it offers a better net-to-gross ratio than brick:

100 m²– you could even win a room.

Furthermore, the construction process is entirely predictable in terms of both cost and time, as risks are minimised by quality assurance measures that are only possible under factory conditions. These walls do not need to be plastered from the inside, and the mechanical and electrical services can be installed in their correct positions whilst still in the factory, meaning that the interior work on site can also be carried out very quickly and without errors. If we opt for prefabrication, we do not have to wait for “skilled tradesmen” who are tied up on a single site for months on end, as it allows for construction almost on an assembly line, without capacity issues.

It also provides a solution to all the construction challenges faced by private individuals

„We often say that prefabricated components are the best way to build a family home today – for both developers and private individuals,” said the staff at Imperial Holding.

This is the future, and this is the present – the solution to the housing crisis, the shortage of capacity, protracted construction projects and unpredictable prices – all in one. 

The technology can be based on two different approaches: whether we choose Liapor clay concrete or conventional concrete (such as the Leier panels), we can enjoy the benefits of sandwich-structured elements. The Leier skin-panel system, which still needs to be filled with concrete on site, whereas Liapor is a homogeneous wall structure, prefabricated in 100%. Both systems possess incredibly favourable building physics properties and are practically indestructible. The concrete is the guarantee of this. And as one of the best-known manufacturers in the country, Leier is a safe choice for many, if only because of its capacity and financial strength.

„We usually recommend to our clients that we build using Leier technology,” emphasised the experts at Imperial Holding.