Off-Grid Living: A Concrete Home Built Using Tilt-Up Construction

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Brining Dreams to Reality, When No One Else Would! How Tilt Wall Brought One Family’s Vision to Life

Everyone has a vision in their head of what a dream home would and should be. The Vella’s dream home included life-style changes as well. They wanted to live more sustainable; environmentally as well as financially. Having a home that was “off the grid” and could offer energy efficiency, cumulating into monthly savings on essential services, was part of their dream design. Here’s how Tilt Wall stepped up, when other companies literally outpriced themselves to avoid the project, and became partners with the Vella’s to build their dreams into reality.

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How much does a tilt-up building cost

How Much Does a Tilt-Up Building Cost?

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Choosing the right construction methods and materials can save millions in the long run

Tilt-up construction can save building owners more money than you may think. Studies show that the total cost to construct a building is between 5 and 10% of the actual amount paid to own and operate it. That means if you’re spending $1,000,000 on your new building’s construction, the cost when factoring in other long-term expenses such as maintenance and operating costs can be as high as $10,000,000.

Tilt-up construction allows for cost-conscious builders and owners to create an exceptional building at a better price while also tackling the elephant in the room – the massive costs required to operate the building and the large sums that can be saved over the long term.

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The New Trend for Multi-Storey Buildings With Tilt-Up Construction

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The Sky’s the Limit for Tilt-Up Construction

Tilt-up construction has been used for everything from homes and single-storey businesses to expansive industrial distribution centres and big-box retail stores. Now the sky really is the limit on what tilt-up can do as engineers and architects are improving their understanding of tilt-up’s ability to not only go wider, but higher, than ever before.

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Masonry vs. Tilt-Up Construction

Building Systems Compared: Masonry vs. Tilt-Up Construction

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When it comes to two trusted construction methods, which is right for your project?

There are many options when it comes to building a structure – masonry and tilt-up construction are two of the most common. Masonry is quite popular, and it has been around for centuries, dating all the way back to the 4th millennium. Tilt-up has been around for more than 100 years and is growing in popularity each year. When comparing tilt-up vs. masonry, which one is right for your project?

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Tilt Wall Ontario Set to Exhibit at The Buildings Show 2019!

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Attendees can visit booth #8227 in the North Building to learn about the versatility of tilt-up construction.

Tilt Wall Ontario Inc. will exhibit at the 2019 installment of The Buildings Show, which takes place December 4-6 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Buildings Show is North America’s largest expo serving the design, construction and property management communities. During the event, an estimated 30,000 attendees will learn about the latest developments in various aspects of building, and representatives from Tilt Wall will be on hand to discuss the advantages of using tilt-up construction.

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Creative Building Options & Finishes with Tilt-Up Contruction

Creative Building Options and Finishes with Tilt-Up Construction

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From panel shapes, sizes, and finishes to one-of-a-kind features, tilt-up construction unlocks a world of design possibility.

Tilt-up construction is often chosen for its many advantages over more traditional methods of building. It’s more cost-effective than cast-in-place concrete, it’s faster to install, and it produces less waste. But in addition to being more economical, tilt-up construction is also extremely versatile, opening up a world of possibility when it comes to design.

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Tilt-Up and Steel Construction A Proven Framework for Warehousing Structures - Tilt Wall Ontario Inc

Tilt-Up and Steel Construction: A Proven Framework for Warehousing Structures

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Steel construction has been a traditional and respected building method for many years in Ontario and it is one of the main competitors for the Tilt-Up and Precast Industries. But the use of steel in construction is not necessarily exclusive of concrete or blocks.

In larger or more sophisticated projects, various raw materials and construction methods are frequently used together. In fact, steel, concrete and tilt-up construction can be used together to provide the best quality and value.

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Best Practices For Pouring Concrete In The Winter

Best Practices For Pouring Concrete In The Winter

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Contrary to popular belief, concrete can be placed, finished and cured at any temperature, even sub-zero temperatures. You just have to take extra precautions. That’s because if you allow the concrete to freeze before it has cured, you face trouble.

First, a quick refresher course on concrete curing. Concrete transforms from a liquid to a solid material through a chemical reaction. The colder the temperature of concrete, the slower the speed of the reaction. In winter, your enemy is the clock. The concrete needs to harden as rapidly as possible to resist the pressures caused by water freezing within the concrete.

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5 Ways To Improve Construction Safety During The Winter Months - Tilt Wall Ontario

5 Ways To Improve Construction Safety During The Winter Months

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The bad news is that winter is a high-risk time for construction workers.

In the US in 2014, there were 42,480 workplace injuries and illnesses involving ice, sleet or snow that required at least one day away from work to recuperate. If you consider that winter lasts roughly four months (November through February), this means there were 10,620 injuries or illnesses a month, or 354 a day.

The good news is that many winter-related workplace injuries and illnesses can be prevented. Here are five steps you can take at your job sites to improve your winter safety performance.

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The Technical Aspect of Tilt-Up Concrete Reinforcement

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Tilt-up construction is well known as a preferred building method for warehouses and big-box stores, but thanks to its economy, simplicity, and durability it is now becoming the method of choice for other commercial projects including schools, churches, and office buildings.

These types of projects are a great way to showcase tilt-ups architectural versatility, but they also increase the importance of keeping concrete cracking in the site-cast wall panels to a minimum.
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