Post-tension concrete systems provide superior performance for Dallas-Fort Worth's challenging soil conditions and long-span structural requirements. Property owners and developers choose post-tension construction for its ability to minimize cracking, reduce slab thickness, and deliver enhanced durability for commercial and industrial facilities.
Our PT-certified crews handle complete post-tension packages from tendon installation through stressing operations and final documentation. We coordinate directly with your structural engineer throughout the process, ensuring all specifications are met and comprehensive elongation records are provided.
For expansive clay soils common throughout North Texas, post-tension systems offer significant advantages over conventional reinforcement. The active compression created by stressed tendons helps slabs resist soil movement and moisture fluctuations that cause cracking in conventionally reinforced systems.
Parking structures, podium decks, and elevated concrete floors benefit from post-tension's ability to span longer distances with reduced structural depth. This creates architectural flexibility and cost efficiencies while maintaining structural integrity under design loads.
Property owners and developers work directly with our estimating and field teams. No subcontractor layers - just one contract covering engineering coordination, PT installation, stressing operations, and complete documentation for your structural engineer's review.
Why property owners choose us
- Certified stressing crews and equipment
- Shop drawing review and tendon layout support
- Detailed elongation tracking and reporting
Project capabilities
Our team installs, stresses, and documents PT systems for podiums, parking structures, and expansive soils, coordinating with engineers on sequencing.
What's included
- PT shop drawing review and coordination
- Tendon layout and installation
- Blockout and embed coordination
- Concrete placement supervision
- Post-tension stressing operations
- Elongation measurement and documentation
- Anchorage protection
- Cube testing coordination
- Complete PT documentation package
- Engineer review and approval coordination
Common project scenarios
- Developer constructing podium parking deck requiring long spans and reduced structural depth
- Property owner building on expansive clay soils needing crack-resistant slab system
- Office building project requiring elevated floor slabs with minimal structural depth
- Industrial developer needing large bay warehouse with reduced column count
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why choose post-tension over conventional reinforcement?
- Post-tension systems reduce cracking, allow longer spans with thinner slabs, perform better in expansive soils, reduce joint count, and provide enhanced long-term durability. Initial costs are slightly higher but lifecycle benefits typically justify the investment for commercial facilities.
- Do your crews have proper PT certifications?
- Yes, our post-tension crews maintain Post-Tension Institute (PTI) certifications and follow industry standards for tendon installation, stressing procedures, and safety protocols. All work is performed under engineer oversight.
- What documentation do you provide for PT slabs?
- We deliver complete documentation including tendon layout shop drawings, stressing records showing force and elongation for each tendon, cube test results, and final as-built drawings. All documentation is provided to your structural engineer for review.
- Can post-tension be used for industrial floor applications?
- Yes, post-tension is excellent for industrial floors, especially in expansive soil areas. The system reduces cracking, extends joint spacing, and provides superior long-term performance for heavy industrial use.