About us
We're Pioneering A New Approach to Home Building
When constructing a new home, the foundation might not initially be your top priority—but it certainly should be. At Superior Walls of North Carolina, we redefine the building process with our pioneering approach to foundation systems. Starting from your customized design, we ensure that your project concludes with a pre-insulated basement primed for transformation into valuable additional living space.
Our industry-leading precast foundation wall systems not only enhance your home’s value by expanding livable space but also offer cost savings on new home construction by leveraging energy-efficient products.
Superior Walls of North Carolina provides a range of precast concrete wall products suitable for various foundation and above-grade project needs. View our wall systems to discover how one of our products can benefit you and your next building project.
Our Company Milestones
The Carolina's Leader in precast Wall systems since 1998
Corporate Headquarters:
Salisbury, NC
Founded:
1998
Phone:
877-896-9255
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.superiorwallsnc.com
Origins
Superior Walls of North Carolina began its journey in Oxford, North Carolina, with its first year of production in 1998. The company expanded rapidly, opening a second production facility in Salisbury, North Carolina, in 2002. This facility became the corporate headquarters in 2008. Additionally, we've continued to add to our sales team and supporting staff as we've expanded to serve both North Carolina and South Carolina with our innovative wall systems.
Expansion
Our Precast Insulated Concrete Wall Systems have driven our rapid growth, becoming a preferred foundation solution for many homeowners across North Carolina. Superior Walls of North Carolina has delivered over 20,000 dry, energy-efficient basements to satisfied homeowners. This achievement underscores the superior performance and reliability of our products, which continue to set the standard in the industry.
Innovation
Beyond basements, our 5,000 psi concrete walls are also ideal for Above Grade housing systems and light commercial buildings. These walls offer enhanced energy efficiency, structural strength, and maintenance-free living. The cost-effectiveness and superior quality of our above grade systems provide a significant advantage over traditional construction methods, appealing to a wide range of builders.
Heritage
Superior Walls of North Carolina is part of a broader legacy initiated by Mel Zimmerman, a home builder from Lancaster County, PA, in 1981. Superior Walls of America, founded by Zimmerman, now includes licensees nationwide. Our commitment to innovation and quality continues to set industry standards and push the boundaries of construction excellence across the country.
Corporate History
Superior Walls of America, Ltd. was founded in 1981 by Lancaster County home builder Mel Zimmerman after years of research and development on a precast foundation system. The system was designed to eliminate age-old problems of home building while providing a quick and easy way to build better and dry basements.
- In 1986, Superior Walls established its first licensed operation. Superior Walls has since grown into a multi-site manufacturing operation by licensees throughout the United States and Canada.
- Continued growth and demand led Superior Walls to establish a new corporate headquarters in the rolling hills of New Holland, Pennsylvania in 2000.
- Superior Walls was featured in the March 2001 issue of Popular Science magazine for having received the National Association of Home Builders “Innovative Housing Technology Award.”
- Also during 2001 and 2002, Superior Walls was the foundation of choice for the New American Home at the International Builders’ Show.
- In early 2003, Superior Walls introduced the new Xi wall to eager builders and homeowners. With added insulation and strength, the improved wall became the benchmark for residential precast foundations.
- In 2007, Superior Walls was selected as the foundation provider of choice for the Renewed American Home.
- In 2008, Superior Walls Xi wall panels were used as the foundation for the This Old House Weston Project.
- In 2009, Superior Walls became the seventy-first product and one of the first 25 manufacturers to have products approved to earn points toward the NAHB Research Center National Green Building Certification.
- After years of supplying Superior Walls foundations, Superior Walls signed on as a supporter of ABC-TV’s popular show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in 2010. The company supplied and installed custom-made energy-efficient basement and crawl space foundations for a variety of homes featured on the home improvement show.
- In 2011, Superior Walls renewed their relationship with ABC-TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
- In 2014, Superior Walls opened 2 new licensee manufacturing plants in Canada.
- In 2018, Superior Walls products were selected for The Net Zero House project coordinated by THIS OLD HOUSE® TV show in Jamestown, Rhode Island. That same year, Superior Walls panels were also used as the foundation in the THIS OLD HOUSE® 2018 IDEA HOUSE in Narragansett, R.I.
- Expansion Into Colorado – In 2020, Superior Walls opens a new licensee manufacturing plant in Nunn, Colorado.
- Continued Expansion Into Canada – In 2021, Superior Walls continues to expand into Canada. The Shaw Group opens a new licensee manufacturing plant in Nova Scotia to service Atlantic Canada.
- Now with more homeowners creating basements with enjoyable extra living space, Superior Walls continue to be in high demand while revolutionizing the foundation building industry.
- 2023 - Superior Walls expands to the Midwest with the opening of a new licensee manufacturing plant in Vincennes, Indiana.
- Expansion into The Dakotas – In 2024, Superior Walls continues its expansion into the Midwest with the opening of a new Licensee manufacturing facility in Bismark North Dakota.
AS seen on television!
TV Appearances
Superior Walls of North Carolina has been a proud supporter ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition by donating top-tier foundation systems for various home construction projects. As a leader in precast concrete foundation systems, we provide custom-designed basement and crawl space foundations for these deserving families.
Superior Walls has proudly showcased its foundation systems in several episodes of the PBS Emmy award-winning television series, This Old House.
Highlights include the 25th Anniversary Carlisle Project in 2007 and the Weston Project in 2008. For further details, check out the “Foundation On A Flatbed” article on the This Old House website.
Proudly Serving The Carolinas
Superior Walls of North Carolina proudly serves both North Carolina and South Carolina. We offer top-quality manufacturing, transportation, and installation of our Xi Wall and AG Wall products.
Contact us today to see how we can support your project across the Carolinas.
