Who says concrete can’t be used to build impressive homes? The diverse material, which some might dub “boring,” has been reinvented and reinvigorated as high-quality building matter. If you’re still not convinced, check out these five impressive concrete homes and make a note to travel to them. Fallingwater The most famous house on this list, […]
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A Look at Some Different Types of Del Zotto Forms
Steel forms are essential to the construction industry. We at Del Zotto Products understand that principle, which is one of the many reasons we work hard to deliver the best forms on the market. No matter what you need, we have the form to suit your needs. Don’t believe us? Keep reading to find out […]
Precast Versus Site-Cast Concrete
One of the most significant decisions in any construction project centers on concrete. When it comes to concrete casting, you have two major options: precast and site-cast. At Del Zotto Products, we know that each of these choices has advantages and disadvantages to consider. In order to make the right choice, you need to consider […]
Weathering the Storm with Del Zotto Storm Shelters
It should come as no surprise to anyone in Florida that hurricanes are dangerous. No matter how prepared you think you might be, as soon as the storm hits, you’ll need to find shelter. The problem with shelter space is that it is limited. Schools, hospitals and other places of refuge fill up fast. Faced […]
A Look at Del Zotto’s Precast Forms
Over the years, Del Zotto has always been renowned within the concrete industry as the source for quality products. Only Del Zotto has patented designs including these features: covered inner cores, tapered aluminum pouring pans, elevated lid casting decks, mechanical and air striping, vibrator brackets, and mounting plates. Here is an overview of a few […]
A Look at the National Precast Association’s Precast University
The National Precast Association (NPCA), founded in 1965, offers several certificate programs for precasters with its Precast University curriculum. The NPCA “represents manufacturers of plant-produced precast concrete products and the suppliers of products and services for the industry.” It represents over 800 members. Its stated mission is “expanding the use of quality precast concrete and […]
Precast Industry Grew by Over Five Percent Last Year
Each year the National Precast Association (NPCA) releases the Benchmarking Report, which is put together by an independent survey company. This year’s report showed the precast concrete industry grew by 5.2 percent. A total of $16.2 billion in sales was earned by the sector. According to the NPCA, “The growth in the precast sector slightly […]
Storm Shelter Forms save Lives
A tornado can devastate a community. We have all seen the unfortunate photos. While property damage is expensive and disheartening, it is not nearly as troubling as people losing their lives or being injured. Luckily, precast concrete forms have been used to make safe storm shelters. Storm shelter forms are being used to make FEMA […]
Five Benefits of Using Precast Concrete
Most of our clients don’t need to be sold on the value and versatility of precast concrete. However, we would like to shed light on what we find to be the five most compelling benefits of precast concrete. Versatility Precast concrete can be used for a wide variety of things. From man holes to septic […]
Tour the Del Zotto Precast Concrete Facilities
Tour Our Facilities Here at Del Zotto, we have an open door policy for all our customers. When we do form sales, we encourage customers to come directly to the plant and allow them to see the correct way to pour your forms first hand from the experts. From Quote to Drawing First, we take […]
A Brief History of Precast Concrete and Forms
What would our society today look like without precast concrete? Precast concrete is a pivotal factor in our ability to develop and innovate. In order to better understand just how imperative precast innovations have been to the developed world, we have decided to take a closer look at the history of precast concrete and forms. […]
Differences between Wet Cast and Dry Cast Concrete
This article will take a closer look at both wet cast and dry cast concrete production. Del Zotto is dedicated to providing you with the information and tools to best assist you. Regardless of which application you chose, we are here to guide you through the process. The Concrete Process Concrete is a hard construction […]
Del Zotto Offers Quality Concrete Forms and Quality Customer Service
Del Zotto has been an industry leader in concrete forms for over 50 years and there are some very good reasons for that. In addition to treating their customers as family, they’re true innovators. Bill Del Zotto, founder of Del Zotto Manufacturing, started out making steps and step forms, then septic tanks and septic tank […]