In an era where earthquakes are becoming more frequent, not just as news from abroad but as impacts felt closer to home, many people are starting to question themselves: "Is the house we live in strong enough?"

As consumers increasingly prioritize safety and quality in their living spaces, structural systems that offer strength, save time, and are environmentally friendly have become essential choices in today's construction industry. One answer that many leading companies in real estate, including "Pruksa," have opted for is "Precast" technology, which not only allows for rapid home construction but also ensures long-term strength, safety, and durability.

What is Precast? Why is it better than traditional brick construction?

"Precast" refers to a system of producing precast concrete components in a factory. It features load-bearing walls that are reinforced with steel within the wall panels, allowing them to directly support the weight of the house without the need for traditional columns and beams, resulting in a highly stable structure with durable connections.

Advantages of Precast that Make It Popular

  • Excellent load-bearing capacity, resistant to various environmental conditions, and three times stronger than traditional clay bricks.
  • Smooth and aesthetically pleasing: Easy to decorate walls, reducing issues with wavy surfaces.
  • Precise quality control for every component produced in the factory.
  • Reduces material waste, dust, and construction time.
  • Good sound insulation, helping to minimize external noise.
  • The load-bearing wall system is designed as a 3D frame, effectively resisting seismic forces, with a cross-section that can withstand earthquakes approximately six times better than conventional column-beam systems.

A New Standard for Thai Housing

Mr. Teera Thongwilai, CEO of Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited, stated, "We believe that a 'good home' must start with a solid structure. Therefore, every house built by Pruksa is not just 'comfortable' but must also be 'safe,' providing confidence to Thai families in the face of unexpected events. Pruksa has chosen to use precast panels produced by 'Inno Precast,' which has extensive experience and an automated factory that controls quality at every step. Because a 'good home' is not just beautiful... it must also be 'reliable, safe, and livable in all situations.'"

Not Just Strong, But “Truly Earthquake Resistant” Backed by Leading Research Institutions

The precast system of Pruksa employs machinery technology from Germany and has been tested in collaboration with structural engineering experts from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) to study the earthquake resistance of the precast concrete bearing wall system. Testing was conducted on a two-story house located in Bangkok, simulating three earthquake scenarios in a laboratory, and analyzing with structural software. The results showed that Pruksa's load-bearing walls can withstand seismic forces excellently without cracking like traditional brick walls, even under severe earthquake conditions, meeting the design standards for earthquake resistance.

“Inno Precast” = A Standard of Strength with Environmental Consideration

Mr. Porntep Supatharathara, CEO of Inno Precast Co., Ltd., stated that the precast system is not just a technological option but the foundation of a new standard in the Thai construction industry. The standout feature of “Inno Precast” is that it is a low-carbon precast system, being the first in the Thai precast industry to receive the “Carbon Footprint Reduction Label” and “Product Carbon Footprint Label” from the Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. In addition to the general properties of precast that are strong and durable, Inno Precast has adopted CarbonCure technology, which injects carbon dioxide gas back into the concrete mixing process, reducing cement usage by up to 5% while maintaining the strength of precast to standard quality, resulting in high-quality precast panels that are strong and environmentally friendly.

Pruksa continues to enhance the quality of living under the concept of “Live well, Stay well” – which means not just having a beautiful home but also encompassing safety, confidence, and the quality of life for residents in the long term, ensuring that customers receive true peace of mind and safety. For more details, interested parties can visit www.pruksa.com.