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The Precast Advantage 3

Precast Components 3

Wall Systems 4

Precast Building Systems 5

Parking Garage Systems 6

Architectural Accessories and Stadium Risers 7

Colors, Textures, and Finishes 7

The High Concrete Advantage 8

High Concrete is your single source for the highest quality precast concretecomponents, systems, service,innovations—and answers.

Precast � � � � � � �

Cast-In-Place � � � �

Steel � �� Fair Good � Excellent

Structure

Architectural Precast � � � � � � � �

Brick Veneer � � � �

Stone Veneer � � � � � � � �

Glass/Steel Curtain � � � � �

EIFS � � � � � �

Insulated Metal Panels � �

� Fair Fair+ Good � Good+ � Excellent

First Life Cycle On-Site Fire Impact Open PlanCost Cost Construction Speed Resistance Weatherability Resistance Flexibility

EnclosureFirst Life Cycle On-Site Fire Mold Moisture Insulation vs. ImpactCost Cost Construction Speed Resistance Resistance Weatherability Resistance Outside Noise Resistance

How Precast Compares

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New Technologies. High Concrete Group offers lightweightarchitectural cladding based on CarbonCast® C-GRID® carbonfiber reinforcement, to help reduce superstructure weight,costs, and embedded energy while increasing durability.CarbonCast shear trusses provide composite structural per-formance in thermally efficient sandwich wall panels thatcan increase usable space without expanding a building’sfootprint. CarbonCast double tees extend parking garagelife by replacing corrosion-prone steel reinforcing with non-rusting carbon fiber reinforcements you’d never imaginecould be done with precast.

New Products. High Concrete Group offers EcoMix® sustain-able concrete mix designs that reduce cement use by up to50% while increasing concrete performance. Self-cleaningconcretes are available, as are lightweight mixes thecan further reduce shipping and erection costs. Excitingnew finishes including thin brick and concrete brickveneers, stone veneers, and steel and hard troweling forsmooth interior surfaces can increase the aestheticimpact of your project.

High Concrete Group LLC. With PCI-certified precast-ing facilities serving Southern New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the Ohio Valley and the Midwest, HighConcrete Group is the leading producer of architecturaland structural wall panels, and the nation’s largestproducer of precast concrete parking garages. Highcombines innovation, proven technology, more thanthree-quarters of a century’s experience as a buildingproducts company and more than 50 years as a precaster to give you the first-rate service, technical support, and the precast products you need to bring your designs to life for virtually every kind of project…including some exceptionally complex build-ings you’d never image could be done with precast.

That’s the High Advantage.

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Whether you’re designing an all or mostlyprecast structure or simply using precastcladding components, from traditionaldesign-bid-build projects to fast-track orturnkey delivery, High’s precast concreteproducts—including the innovative, lighterweight, thermally efficient CarbonCast® lineof C-GRID® reinforced precast products—offer important advantages and enablecountless architectural design opportunities.

Design Freedom� Brighter, more open and flexible interiors � Virtually unlimited color, texture, and form

Outstanding Performance� Safe Inherently superior fire resistance� Secure Excellent security and impact/blast

resistance and great structural strength anddurability from reinforcing, pre-stressing,or post-tensioning

� Sustainable High thermal efficiency; contribution to LEED® certification, recycledcontent and recyclable materials

� Quiet Outstanding acoustic insulationand isolation

� Weathertight Large impermeable com-ponents have few joints and are easy tomaintain

� Durable Superior resistance to abusesof man and nature such as impact andsoil, mold, and mildew

� Economical Low maintenance and lifecycle costs

Superior Quality� Consistent Results Controlled batching

and factory fabrication, under conditionsthat exceed the Precast ConcreteInstitute’s Plant Certification requirements• Superior to on-site cast-in-place con-

struction and and most conventionaloutdoor precast operations

Faster and Lower-Cost Fast-TrackConstruction

Factory-cast, factory-cured components canbe manufactured year-round and installedin almost any weather, for fewer scheduledelays and faster occupancy.� Single-source prefabrication and erection

• Less on-site labor with its associateddelays; fewer quality problems due tomanpower shortages; eliminates theusual delays caused by multiple trades

� Just-in-time delivery • Streamlines the construction process by

reducing site congestion; reduces generalconditions costs because less area isrequired for staging

� Rapid installation• Simultaneous erection of structural

elements and enclosure� Earlier project delivery and occupancy

• Reduces general conditions, constructionfinancing, and other carrying costs.

Versatile Precast Components

Any precast structure can be built from a“kit of parts”consisting of about a dozentypes of components fabricated in standardand custom shapes and sizes that address awide range of design requirements.

Structural Components� Columns � Girders� Shear Walls � Light Walls � Spandrels � MEGA-Tees and Double Tees � Precast Structural Slabs� Hollowcore Planks� Wall Panels

Enclosure Components� Architectural Cladding� Insulated Wall Panels� Screen Walls

Architectural/NonstructuralComponents� Stairs � Stadium Seating� Architectural Accessories

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Structural DecksLong-spanning structural floor androof elements that require fewercolumns and provide more openplan spaces or brighter garageinteriors. Slabs, CarbonCast and hollowcore planks availablefor shorter spans.

Spandrel sHorizontal load-bearing andnon-load-bearing facade panelsfor MEGA-Span™ Total Precastbuildings, parking garages, andbuildings with steel or cast-in-place superstructures. May beinsulated. May have openingsfor windows and doors.

Wall PanelsSingle- or multi-story verticalload-bearing and non-load-bearing insulated and non-insulated panels used forstructure, tenant separation,and facade enclosure Mayhave openings for windowsand doors.

ColumnsVertical structural elements.Rectangular, square, or roundshapes.

Stairs, Risers, andAccessoriesPrecast modular unitsincluding signs, bollards, sitefurnishings and landscapewalls. May be finished tocomplement the appearanceof overall structure.

GirdersHorizontal structural elements.Inverted “T” and “L” girders.

Use of repetitive components leads to optimal cost effectiveness and construction speed.


THE PRECAST ADVANTAGE: PERFORMANCE, QUALITY, FAST-TRACK CONSTRUCTION

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Architectural—non-structural—claddingsystems, including lightweight, thermallyhigh-performing CarbonCast® panels, consist of horizontal and vertical panelsand cladding add-ons such as columns, covers, and soffits for weather-tight,durable, low-maintenance facades onsteel frame or cast-in-place structures.

Structural wall systems include single- ormulti-story panels, providing an integralstructure and enclosure system that canbe erected economically and efficiently.

Both structural and architectural wall systems can be insulated to meet therequirements of any project and can helpcontribute up to 20 credits toward LEED®

certification.

And the form, color, and textural flexibilityof precast concrete permits an expressive-ness not achievable with any other singlematerial.

High Concrete’s precast wall systems canbe used with both steel and cast-in-placestructural systems. They work seamlesslywith a wide range of building materials,easily incorporating brick, tile, stone, andglazing systems. Equally suitable forinterior cladding of lobbies and otherpublic areas, our wall systems can createa variety of visual effects, ranging from thesubtle to the dramatic.

Full Speed Ahead: Fewer Delays,Early Occupancy

Pre-finished, -insulated, and -wired (wall panels only), weather-tight compo-nents can be manufactured year round and installed in almost any weather, and factory glazing can further speed enclosure and keep buildings dryerand less prone to mold.

Architectural Cladding and Accessories

Non-structural architectural cladding systems are available with either conventional steel or with CarbonCastC-GRID carbon fiber reinforcement.

Horizontal architectural and hardwallpanels � Support glazing or infill panel systems;

carry no load from floor or roof slabs� Are especially economical when exterior

columns are set back from building face� Provide insulation values of up to steady-

state R-16 if CarbonCast

Vertical architectural and wall panels � Can be single- or multi-story� Provide insulation values of up to

steady-state R-16 if CarbonCast

Column covers� Can be designed to match appearance

of architectural panels or as contrastingdesign element

� Are round, rectangular, square, or anyshape you can imagine

Infill panels and custom panels� Can be manufactured to virtually any

design and specification� Can be planar or radiused in multiple

directions

Precast is for Recladding, Too

Precast panels, especially lightweight orinsulating Carbon Cast, can be an excel-lent choice for recladdding buildings.

Structural Exterior Walls andComponents

Load-bearing wall panels� Support floor and roof structural systems

such as bar joists or double tees� Eliminate the need for separate structural

elements, for greater economy and value without sacrificing design

� Increase usable floor space � Are easily moved and relocated� Can distribute lateral forces to

• Reduce the load on individual connections

• Resist wind and seismic forces

Horizontal spandrel panels� Support MEGA-Tees in MEGA-Span

buildings

Architectural Accessories

As an added service, High Concrete cansupply signs, bollards, planters, benches,and screen walls to match or complementthe finishes on projects where HighConcrete systems are already specified.

High precast=peace of mind...with expert design assistance, rapid installation, early project completion, and longer long-termdurability. Guaranteed!

The High Economic Advantage:

Both single-story and multi-story load-bearing wall panels offer� Optimal savings in large projects using

repetitive components� Greater value when insulated sandwich

panels are used for special applications,such as schools, stores, factories, datacenters, cold storage, and food process-ing facilities.

� Exceptional durability when CarbonCasttechnology is used

PRECAST WALL SYSTEMS: HIGH PERFORMING AND VERSATILE

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MEGA-Span,® Hollowcore, Stackwall,ER Post® and Girder Slabs®

MEGA-Span, stackwall, precast superstruc-ture, and structure and enclosure systemsare economical, safe, low-maintenancesolutions that enable� Very open and efficient floor plans� Faster fabrication and erection than steel

and CIP structural systems� Inherent fire and mold resistance� Up to 21 LEED certification credits

The MEGA-Span system uses High’sunique MEGA-Tee deck system togetherwith other standard precast componentsto create buildings with bays of up to 60' x 60'.

Solid or lightweight ribbed and fire-ratedstackwall bearing wall systemsemploying solid slab or hollowcore plankdecks are ideal for hotels, dormitories,condominiums, and apartments.

The ER Post and precast truss systemsupports two levels simultaneously, span-ning approximately 70' and are spaced at40'+ on center to allow for large bays.Alternate levels are wide open with nostructural elements for flexibility in layoutof interior walls and partitions.

Integrating with conventional structuralsteel and CIP concrete, the girder slabmodified steel girder and hollowcoresystem is variable floor to floor, requiresno shoring, and reduces structure weightfor lighter foundations.

The MEGA-Span Advantage

MEGA-Span is an all-precast building system that has outperformed steelframe curtainwall-clad structures for morethan 40 years, offers all the advantages ofa precast building� Faster fabrication and erection than

either steel or cast-in-place concrete� Increased durability� Inherent fire, blast, and mold resistance

Leveraging MEGA-Tee technology, MEGA-Span is the only precast system that deliversthese unique benefits� Superior interior flexibility� Fewer components to erect/maintain� Fewer columns, larger bays, and more

usable and net rentable area� Lower maintenance due to fewer com-

ponents and joints

Our patented tilt-frame transporterenables MEGA-Tees to travel over almostany road without costly escort vehicles,assuring on-time, on-budget delivery nomatter where your project is located.

The MEGA-Span system also offers� Optimum economy, with all the benefits

of precast cladding at a lower cost,because precast spandrels provide struc-tural support and enclose the building

� Faster project completion and occupancy

• Year-round construction • Concurrent erection of precast structure

and enclosure � Quieter environments, since concrete is

• Acoustically insulating • Noise dampening

� Lower life cycle costs because precaststructures

• Look new longer• Require less maintenance• Are inherently fireproof and thermally

efficient, yielding lower insurance andoperating costs

� Superior aesthetics and design flexibility• A wide selection of elegant and

enduring precast exteriors • Double-tee widths to accommodate

odd module bay sizes

The versatile MEGA-Span system includes� MEGA-Tees� Spandrels� Inverted tee girders� Multi-story columns� Precast light walls and shear walls� Multi-story structural wall panels� Precast stair and elevator enclosures� Precast stairs

PRECAST BUILDING SYSTEMS



Our patented Tilt-Frame Transporter allows cost-effective transportation of 15' and 16'double tees into almost every market Highserves. We can also use it to cost-effectivelytransport 12' tees into tight urban areas suchas New York City.

Open plans, betterperformance, and faster occupancy— with unlimited design potential.

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High is the precast parkingauthority, offering high performance, cost-effectivesolutions to the uniquedemands of parking structure design.

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PARKING GARAGE SYSTEMS

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With nearly 500 garages erected, High Concrete is the nation’s leading producer of precast parking systems.Ourrevolutionary pre-topped 15' and 16'-wide, long-spanning MEGA Tees® and45'–60' spandrels deliver exceptionallyopen, bright interiors and are more costeffective than any other system.

More above-ground parking structureshave been built with precast concreteover the last 40 years than any otherstructural system. Precast offers� High strength� Superior durability� Speedy construction� Unlimited design options � Efficient circulation design, with wide

bays and fewer columns� Lower cost than cast in place, especially

in urban areas and on larger jobsParking garage components include� MEGA-Tees and double tees� Spandrels or multi-story structural

wall panels� Inverted tee girders� Multi-story columns� Precast light walls and shear walls� Precast stair and elevator enclosures� Precast stairs

Parking garages can contribute towardsLEED certification

Why High Precast Parking Structures?

Manufactured under carefully controlledfactory conditions that enable concretemixes with higher strengths and consis-tently high quality, High precast parkingstructures� Offer greater crack resistance, superior

steel reinforcing protection, and fasterfabrication and erection compared tocast-in-place concrete—especially whenC-GRID® carbon fiber reinforcing isused in tee flanges

� Control drainage and minimize ponding� Resist fire and limit its spread� Shrug off corrosive environmental

effects, from acid rain to road salt—especially when C-GRID is used

� Withstand the abusive forces of nature � Maintain their original appearance for

years if properly maintained� Minimize maintenance requirements

and costs verses cast-in-place structures

The MEGA-Tee Advantage

At the core of virtually every cost-effectiveparking structure is the 15'-wide MEGA-Tee, the widest double tee in the industry.And now 16'-wide MEGA-Tees are alsoavailable for use in 48' end-bays to facili-tate more generous turning areas thataccommodate today’s larger vehicles.

MEGA-Tee advantages include � Fewer components to erect and fewer

joints to caulk� Improved lighting because there are

fewer columns and more open spacebetween tee legs

� Lower maintenance costs because thereare fewer joints to maintain

Design Flexibility

The MEGA-Span system standard featuresinclude� Pre-topping, so time consuming field

topping is not required� “Wide arc” swirl finish on top surface

for multi-directional traction� Stainless steel flange connectors� Custom double-tee lengths and shapes MEGA-Tee options include� Lightweight non-corrosive CarbonCast

reinforced C-GRID tee flanges� Corrosion inhibitors to protect steel

reinforcing � Epoxy-coated steel mesh for tee flange

reinforcing� Integral end washes� Pourstrips with field cast washes� A wide selection of exterior options� Tee stem blockouts to accommodate

conduit and piping� Fabricated openings in girders for con-

duit and piping and between tee legs forelevators, stairs, and MEPSC* chases

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Signage

In keeping with our attention to everydetail, High Concrete precast signs are agreat low-maintenance complement to a precast building. We can create customsigns according to your designs.

Accessories

Our full line of accessories seamlesslyintegrate with our precast wall, building,and parking systems� Screen Walls� Bollards� Benches and Planters� Sculpted Walls

Stadium Risers

Our many riser options are highlydurable, meeting heavy load and longspan requirements. They also � Provide uniform appearance� Resist corrosion, dents, punctures, and

weather over the long term� Ensure quick construction and earlier

stadium use� Reduce maintenance

In addition to a variety of concrete mixdesigns to match performance require-ments, High Concrete precast productscome in an almost limitless palette ofnatural colors and finishes.

Aggregates and Pigments offer myriadvariations in color, size, finishing processes,and depth of exposure.

Mixes that incorporate recycled materials—such as slag—can improveconcrete’s properties such as resistance to moisture and impact, load-carryingcapacity, and even component size.

Veneers include brick, acryli-brick, stone,honed or polished concrete block, and tile.

Form-Lined Shapes Finishes, reliefs, textures, shapes, and patterns.

Finishes include� Natural-look form finish � Field paint or stain � Acid etched: textured surface brings

out the natural shine of aggregates� Retarded: resembling acid etched; light,

medium, heavy, or exposed aggregates� Blast: creates light, medium, or heavy

exposure of aggregate, slightly dullerthan acid etched

� Honed or polished: resembles polishedgranite or limestone

� Formliner finishes and reliefs: use moldsto create textures and patterns

All components are manufactured byHigh under factory-controlled conditionsto ensure a uniform, high-quality facade.

High Concrete is expert in color-matchingto existing buildings. Matching caulk colors, stains, and paint are also available.� Thin veneers of ceramic tile, clay brick,

concrete brick, and concrete block� Conventional stone veneers of

limestone, marble, and granite.

High offers the industry’s widestselection of additives, mixes, colors,and finishes for total design flexibility.


ARCHITECTURAL ACCESSORIES AND STADIUM RISERS

ACROSS THE SPECTRUM: COLORS, TEXTURES, AND FINISHES


Concrete is made from natural materials which vary in the colors they yield over time. High Concrete has 12"x12" samples available to represent a color in the range of colors produced by a mixdesign. Older samples should only be used as a guide for initial color and finish selections. Fresh 12"x12" samples should always be used to make near-final color and finish selections. As with naturalstone, mock-ups, produced near to the time of actual production, should be used for final color and finish selections. For samples, call 1.800.PRECAST and ask for the sales representative nearest you.

Water wash, acid etch, Medium blast. Pigmented light and Light and medium blasts, Formliner acid etch, Formliner and thin brick.medium blast. medium blast. granite veneer cast into panels. water washed.

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State-of-the-Art Technical Expertise,Unsurpassed Service

High Concrete delivers unsurpassed serviceand support—from the start and through allstages of a project—to help you get the jobdone efficiently, cost-effectively, and to yourcomplete satisfaction.

Innovative Solutions

High’s innovative thinking produced the15'-wide MEGA-Tee and the nation’s onlypatented over-the-road delivery system forextra-wide double tees.

Other industry firsts include patented casting accessories to ensure consistent, better-looking solutions for structural connections and openings in precast com-ponents (www.highconcreteaccessories.com),innovative, lightweight, insulatingCarbonCast® C-GRID® carbon fiber-reinforced products (www.altusprecast.com),and 60' spandrels for parking garages and other precast buildings.

Concrete—the Surprisingly SustainableBuilding Material

Concrete is an environmentally friendlymaterial, made from abundant, easy-to-extract ingredients. Quarries that supply rawmaterials are local to building sites, and canbe easily reclaimed.

High Concrete EcoMix® is made using recy-cled waste and industrial byproducts. Evenold concrete and waste water are recycledfor use in new concrete mixtures. Plus,High Concrete uses natural pigments when-ever possible.

Concrete is strong and adaptable, resistsfire, water, and weather, and has a longerservice life than other construction materials.Its durability reduces maintenance andreconstruction, conserving resources.

In addition, concrete offers energy savingsover the lifetime of a building. Insulatedpanels afford high R-factors, and thermalmass moderates temperature swings.

The Next Generation: Carbon FiberReinforced Precast

High now offers CarbonCast, an innovativeprecast technology which uses C-GRIDcomposite fiber grid instead of steel forface or flange reinforcing and sheer transferto achieve� Weight reduction up to 75%� Improved insulation properties� Greater strength and durability

Visit www.altusprecast.com

www.highconcrete.com1.800.PRECAST (800.773.2278)[email protected]

125 Denver RoadDenver, PA 17517717.336.9300717.336.9301 (fax)

3501 West 4th StreetWilliamsport, PA 17701

344 Pancoast Mill RoadBuena, NJ 08310

95 Mound Park DriveSpringboro, OH 45066

100 Technology LanePaxton, IL 60957

THE HIGH CONCRETE ADVANTAGE, WORKING FOR YOU AT EVERY STAGE OF YOUR PROJECT.

1.800.PRECASTCall High Concrete today to learn moreabout how our state-of-the-art information, products, and services can help you achieve your projectdesign, performance, cost, and schedule objectives—or how to get CEUs tomaintain your professional standing.

Mega-Span,™ EcoMix,® Concrete Innovations & Answers,® High® and the lowercase “h” logo are trademarks of High Concrete Group LLC.Carboncast® are registered trademarks of AltusGroup, Inc. C-GRID® is a registered trademark of Chomarat North America. LEED® is a registered trademark of the US Green Building Council.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

©2009 High Concrete Group LLC

Meet High—We provide Concrete Innovations and Answers®

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