About Us
Foundations You Can Trust
Great Lakes Superior Walls is a franchisee of Superior Walls of America, Ltd., which was founded in 1981. Superior Walls of America founder Mel Zimmerman desired a method to create a quick and straightforward way to construct better foundations for homes and businesses. This passion led to years of research and development—and the innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly precast foundation system was born!
Value That Lasts
Superior Walls solutions offer energy efficiency, building strength, and low-maintenance care for structures. Compared to conventional construction methods, the precast foundation walls improve building standards, value, and living comfort.
Innovation to Beat Regulations
The foundation is the first thing built in new homes or businesses, but often it’s not the first thing in the planning process—and it should be!
The Superior Walls system is a revolutionary alternative to centuries-old building techniques. Our process begins with a custom design and ends with a pre-insulated foundation ready to become valuable added space in a new build.
As building and energy codes have become more stringent, the Superior Walls system has grown and evolved to meet—and lead—industry demands and regulations. Our R16 wall system comes with built in stud cavities prepared to take on additional insulation if needed. The Superior Walls system is an outstanding alternative to traditional poured walls and stick-framing.
Pre-Engineered to Save Time and Money
The innovative Xi Wall Precast Concrete Foundation System insulates nearly everything, including corners, studs, and bond beams, giving our precast walls an affordably superior insulation.
Exceptional pre-engineering makes this system thermally isolated and protected from exterior elements. The wall system is poured completely simultaneously with high-strength concrete for solid structural integrity and is reinforced with steel rebar and polypropylene fibers.
The Xi Wall System’s unique high-strength, low-water concrete mix technology doesn’t require additional damp-proofing, saving time and money. The galvanized steel stud facings, replacing treated wood nailers, give the Xi Wall System a striking modern look before drywall installation. The system’s high-tech pre-engineering and numerous advanced features make it the top choice among builders and contractors.
Customized For Your Specific Build
All Great Lakes Superior Walls are custom-made and job specific.
No premade standard panels are used to create a foundation. Every wall is specifically made for your build! Whether you are building for a residential or commercial project, Great Lakes Superior Walls has the capacity, knowledge, and experience to deliver a dry, warm, and cost-effective wall.
Dry. Warm. Smart.
Keep your basement dry.
Looking to protect your Superior Walls basement from exterior elements? No damp-proofing is required. Great Lakes Superior Walls can provide drier foundations and superior life expectancy for your home.
Experience superior warmth.
The Great Lakes Superior Walls foundation wall solution features a continuous layer of insulation bonded directly to the concrete, meeting or exceeding most energy code requirements.
Build on the smart choice.
From galvanized steel to R-16 foam, we use only the highest-quality materials in our walls. Experience smarter foundations with Great Lakes Superior Walls.
Great Lakes Superior Walls is proud to have achieved the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification for our Insulated Precast Concrete Walls. The NGBS is the only green building rating system for homes approved by the American National Standards Institute.
Green homes are better designed and constructed to be more comfortable, have lower operating costs, be more durable, and incorporate advanced building science. When you use the Superior Walls system, you are not only getting a superior product but a superior product that is better for our world. Great Lakes Superior Walls is honored to achieve this certification.