Concrete Panels
Versatile precast walling for agriculture, storage, and civils projects
Fast, flexible precast walling solutions
Concrete panels are one of the most adaptable precast systems we supply. They’re designed for retaining, dividing, or enclosing materials in a wide range of settings – from agricultural grain stores to waste & recycling sites.
We provide two distinct systems: Prestressed Concrete Panels, which can be installed horizontally or vertically within steel frames, and Vertical Cantilever Panels, which are cast into foundations for a free-standing, long-lasting wall solution.
Explore Our Prestressed Concrete Panel Systems
Each system is engineered to tackle different site challenges – whether it’s modular storage, fire safety, or long-lasting agricultural structures.
Here’s an overview of the options available:
Best for: Flexible layouts and modular construction
A highly flexible system for agricultural and industrial applications. Cast to order in different lengths, these panels slot between steel columns or attach externally to frames, creating strong and adaptable walls.
Heights: 1.0m, 1.2m, 1.5m (custom heights also available)
Thicknesses: 100mm, 150mm, 180mm, 280mm
Surcharge capacity: Up to 20 kN/m² (depending on panel thickness and design)
Design life: Up to 100 years
Common applications: Grain stores, silage clamps, livestock buildings, storage bays
Best for: Long-lasting containment where steels would be exposed to fire or aggressive materials
Designed for projects where steelwork isn’t suitable. Installed vertically in a trench footing, with the bottom section cast into reinforced concrete, these panels create a cantilever retaining wall that stands free without additional fixings.
Heights: 1.5m to 6.0m above finished floor level
Thicknesses: 100mm, 150mm, 180mm, 280mm
Surcharge capacity: Up to 20 kN/m² (subject to design)
Design life: Up to 100 years
Common applications: Silage clamps, slurry stores, fire & blast walls
Suitable Applications
Concrete wall panels are widely used across construction, agriculture, and civils. Typical uses include:
Handling & installation
All our panels are manufactured with cast-in lifting points, fork recesses or threaded sockets for safe and efficient handling.
- Delivery: direct from Nottingham with UK-wide distribution.
- Offloading: handled with forklift, telehandler or crane.
- Placement service: our HIAB fleet can deliver, offload and position blocks on site.
- Efficiency: fewer heavy blocks often save time compared to combining multiple smaller units.
Questions We Get All The Time
Prestressed panels use tensioned steel strands before the concrete is cast, which means they can carry higher loads with slimmer profiles and reduced cracking. Reinforced concrete panels, on the other hand, depend on passive reinforcement embedded in the concrete. Both are precast off-site, but prestressing allows us to produce thinner panels with excellent strength suitable for agricultural and storage uses.
Yes, panels are manufactured with C60 concrete, which is a non-combustible material. Standard panels offer up to 30 minutes’ fire resistance with 30 mm reinforcement cover, but increasing the cover can extend this to 120 minutes. For fire walls, sealing joints with a fire-rated mastic is also required.
Both prestressed and vertical cantilever systems can be designed to reach approximately 6 metres high. Horizontal panels are stacked within steel frames to achieve this height, while vertical cantilever panels are cast into trench footings and supported until the concrete has cured.
Standard panels are intended to last for 50 years. If a 100-year lifespan is required, additional cover over the reinforcement can be added during manufacturing to ensure durability in more aggressive exposure environments.
Prestressed panels are attached to steel columns, either slotted into the web or face-fixed. Vertical cantilever panels do not need steelwork — they’re installed into a reinforced trench foundation and stand free once the concrete has cured.
Panels are delivered flat and lifted using cast-in threaded sockets and supplied lifting shackles. Offloading can be performed with a telehandler, forklift, or 360° excavator. Their modular size makes them quick to position, reducing installation time compared to traditional in-situ construction.
Prices vary depending on panel size, thickness, and whether prestressed or vertical cantilever units are required. As a guideline, most projects receive a customised quote within four working hours. Standard panels are usually available within 2–4 weeks, with delivery organised UK-wide.
