Superior Walls Factory Tour

The Stateson Homes team was recently invited to tour the production facility of our trade partner Superior Walls of Central Virginia, Inc.   Although Superior Walls was established in 1981, Superior Walls of Central Virginia opened their manufacturing facility in 2004 and began producing the insulated, precast concrete walls that we now use at Stateson Homes.  The current 50,000 square foot production facility located in Amelia, VA provides a climate controlled environment in which every wall panel can be individually formed and poured, very helpful as we endure these January days.  Superior Walls is able to control all aspects of their production by having an on-site plant to produce the concrete used in the panels.  We were able to observe the various Quality checks that were implemented at each phase of production.  As we watched this process it became more apparent than ever that this product was truly “Superior”. 

Some of the benefits of Superior Walls that we learned more about during our visit: 

1.       Superior Wall foundations are dry.  They use a special low water/cement ratio concrete that requires no additional damp proofing.

2.       They are warm, with full-length insulation built in to increase energy efficiency.  

3.       Superior Walls high strength 5000+ psi concrete is reinforced with steel rebar and polypropylene fibers for added strength and performance.

4.       The wall panels also feature convenient features like built-in accesses for wiring and stud facings for easy drywall installation with screws.

During our visit, the wall panels for our new model home, the Burwell on lot 12 of Phase 4 in Maple Ridge, were in production.  We were able to see first hand the diligent work and high quality standards that go into every wall panel we receive.  All wall panels are formed horizontally on a large production line where the components are installed, the concrete is poured, the brick impression created, and each panel allowed to dry before being loaded for delivery. It was great to be able to see the production of our panels and one week later, watch as they were set as the foundation of our newest home. 

Superior Walls offers many advantages to us, as a builder and to our customers starting with the R-12 insulation, drywall readiness, and the promptness of installation.   If you get a chance you can visit their website at www.superiorwallsva.com and www.superiorwalls.com to learn more.

Joshua Boothe

Stateson Homes

540.239.8868

Superior walls in production

Josh, George, and the Superior Walls Crew