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		<dc:creator>Steve Huddle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Superior Walls foundations feature patented, insulated, precast concrete wall panels that are formed in a factory-controlled setting and delivered to the new home site, where the panels are lifted into position with a crane, carefully bolted together and then sealed. The walls are custom-designed and can suit virtually any architectural style, complete with window and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Superior Walls foundations feature patented, insulated, precast concrete wall panels that are formed in a factory-controlled setting and delivered to the new home site, where the panels are lifted into position with a crane, carefully bolted together and then sealed.</strong> The walls are custom-designed and can suit virtually any architectural style, complete with window and door openings.<br />
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<h3>Superior Walls Are Better Than Conventional Foundations</h3>
<p>Superior Walls foundations are dry, using a special low water/cement ratio concrete that requires no additional <a class="green" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dampproofing" target="_blank">damp-proofing</a>. They are warm, with full-length insulation built in to increase energy efficiency.  Superior Walls&#8217; high-strength 5000+ <a class="green" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pounds_per_square_inch" target="_blank">psi</a> concrete is reinforced with steel <a class="green" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebar" target="_blank">rebar</a> and <a class="green" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylene" target="_blank">polypropylene</a> fibers  for added strength and performance. The wall panels have convenient features like built-in accesses for wiring and stud facings for easy drywall installation with screws. Another important feature for builders is the speed of installation. A typical home foundation can be installed in less than one day. The walls can then be built upon or a modular home may be set on the walls immediately after installation.</p>
<h3>How Superior Walls Panels Are Joined Together</h3>
<p>Superior Walls panels are bolted together at the top and the bottom of each panel and a one-part polyurethane sealant is specifically manufactured for use with precast concrete products.</p>
<h3>What Is The R-Value Of The Superior Wall Foundation?</h3>
<p>The original R-5 wall system is delivered with 1&#8243; of <a class="green" href="http://www.dow.com/products_services/" target="_blank">DOW</a> insultation with a <a class="green" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-value_(insulation)" target="_blank">R-value</a> of 5. Additional insulation may be added between the concrete studs, after the walls are installed.</p>
<h3>What Are Rhe Standard Heights And Lengths For Superior Walls Panels?</h3>
<p>Because Superior Walls are custom made, wall lengths vary. Maximum wall length is determined by panel weight, allowable crane reach and foundation geometry. The standard wall heights are 4&#8242;-0&#8243;, 4&#8242; &#8211; 8&#8243;, 8&#8242; &#8211; 2&#8243; , 9&#8242; &#8211; 0&#8243;, and 10&#8242; &#8211; 0&#8243;.</p>
<h3>Superior Walls Use A Crushed Stone Sub-footing</h3>
<p>Superior Walls uses a footing of crushed stone, along with a steel-reinforced footer beam. The purpose of any wall footing is to distribute the wall&#8217;s load over a sufficiently large area of soil so that the soil bearing capacity is not exceeded. Superior Walls utilizes a crushed stone footing to accomplish this. This properly prepared layer of clean crushed stone transfers the load from our wall system to the soil exceptionally well.</p>
<h3>What Types of Exterior Finishes Can Be Applied to Superior Wall Foundation?</h3>
<p>Superior Walls panels are produced with a brushed finish that may simply be left as is, or covered with multiple exterior finishes such as paint, stucco, cultured/manufactured stone, or stone or brick veneer through the use of ledges that are cast onto the walls during the manufacturing process. Major paint manufacturers typically recommend the use of <a class="green" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastomer" target="_blank">elastomeric</a> acrylic paints and other similar paint or stain products with precast concrete products.</p>
<h3>The Superior Walls Warranty</h3>
<p>The Superior Walls warranty covers the walls for  a period of fifteen years. This warranty is backed by the facility that manufactures the walls and covers defects in workmanship or materials and side-wall water penetration.</p>
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