ROSS SA Enterprise

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Reliable Precast Concrete Services

At ROSS SA Enterprise, we set the standard in precast concrete solutions, providing robust, precision-engineered Thrie Beam Curbs from our facility in Poteet, Texas. Designed to meet the stringent specifications of TxDot, our products guarantee superior performance and durability.

Precast Curbs vs. Cast-in-Place Curbs

Time Savings

Aspect Precast Curbs Cast-in-Place Curbs
Production Time Manufactured off-site, allowing for simultaneous site preparation and curb production. Requires on-site preparation and curing time, leading to longer project durations.
Installation Time Quick installation due to pre-fabrication. Typically takes hours to days. Longer installation process involving form setting, concrete pouring, and curing. Can take several days to weeks.
Weather Dependency Less affected by weather conditions, ensuring consistent project timelines. Highly weather-dependent, causing potential delays due to rain, temperature, or humidity.
Overall Project Duration Significantly reduced, allowing for faster project completion and quicker site usability. Prolonged project timelines due to the sequential nature of on-site construction steps.

Cost Savings

Aspect Precast Curbs Cast-in-Place Curbs
Labor Costs Reduced labor costs due to quicker installation and less on-site work. Higher labor costs due to extended on-site work and supervision needs.
Material Costs Controlled factory environment reduces material wastage and ensures consistent quality. Potential for higher material wastage and variability in quality due to on-site conditions.
Equipment Costs Less on-site equipment usage, leading to lower rental or purchase costs. More equipment required for formwork, pouring, and curing processes, increasing overall costs.
Project Management Simplified project management with fewer on-site variables and faster turnaround. Complex project management due to multiple stages and dependencies, increasing administrative costs.
Maintenance Costs High-quality factory production results in durable curbs with lower long-term maintenance costs. Potential for higher long-term maintenance costs due to on-site inconsistencies and environmental exposure during curing.

Time Savings

Aspect: Precast Curbs
  • Production Time: Manufactured off-site, allowing for simultaneous site preparation and curb production.
  • Installation Time: Quick installation due to pre-fabrication. Typically takes hours to days.
  • Weather Dependency: Less affected by weather conditions, ensuring consistent project timelines.
  • Overall Project Duration: Significantly reduced, allowing for faster project completion and quicker site usability.
Aspect: Cast-in-Place Curbs
  • Production Time: Requires on-site preparation and curing time, leading to longer project durations.
  • Installation Time: Longer installation process involving form setting, concrete pouring, and curing. Can take several days to weeks.
  • Weather Dependency: Highly weather-dependent, causing potential delays due to rain, temperature, or humidity.
  • Overall Project Duration: Prolonged project timelines due to the sequential nature of on-site construction steps.

Cost Savings

Aspect: Precast Curbs

  • Labor Costs: Reduced labor costs due to quicker installation and less on-site work.
  • Material Costs: Controlled factory environment reduces material wastage and ensures consistent quality.
  • Equipment Costs: Less on-site equipment usage, leading to lower rental or purchase costs.
  • Project Management: Simplified project management with fewer on-site variables and faster turnaround.
  • Maintenance Costs: High-quality factory production results in durable curbs with lower long-term maintenance costs.

Aspect: Cast-in-Place Curbs

  • Labor Costs: Higher labor costs due to extended on-site work and supervision needs.
  • Material Costs: Potential for higher material wastage and variability in quality due to on-site conditions.
  • Equipment Costs: More equipment required for formwork, pouring, and curing processes, increasing overall costs.
  • Project Management: Complex project management due to multiple stages and dependencies, increasing administrative costs.
  • Maintenance Costs: Potential for higher long-term maintenance costs due to on-site inconsistencies and environmental exposure during curing.

Summary:
Choosing precast curbs over cast-in-place curbs offers substantial time and cost savings. With quicker installation, reduced labor and equipment costs, and lower long-term maintenance, precast curbs provide an efficient and cost-effective solution for your construction needs.

Manufactured to meet rigorous TxDOT specifications