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Precast Fences
Man measuring and digging a hole in the ground with shovel
There are many reasons why you might want to calculate the linear footage of your precast concrete fence. Maybe you are preparing for the installation of the precast concrete fence, or you could be finding the linear footage of an existing fence for alterations.  Whatever the case, in the blog post, you will learn more...
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precast concrete in a residential backyard
You just decided to upgrade your house by installing a precast concrete fence and you want to make sure you do everything the right way. One question we see a lot is “Do I need liability insurance”? The short answer is no, as the customer you don’t need liability insurance. As the installer, we do....
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precast fence that resembles concrete or brick walls
When researching precast concrete walls, you probably will come across another option – hollow blocks. This might lead you to the question: What is the difference between precast concrete and hollow blocks? In this blog post, we will be going over the two options and the differences between them. Precast Concrete is Solid, and Hollow...
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precast concrete fence outside of a gated community in California
Some people pick out fencing material based on looks or style. Some want the cheapest option. Many want the longest-lasting material for fencing. After all, who wants to go through the process of building a fence only to need to redo it in a few years?  If you want the longest-lasting material for fencing, you...
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Precast concrete fence outside of an apartment complex
One question we hear a lot is, “What is the difference between modular fencing and precast concrete?” In the construction world, terms get thrown around. Such various terms can leave you feeling confused about it all. To clear things up, we will go over what exactly modular wall systems are and how they compare to...
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precast concrete wall outside of a modern house
We often use the words fence and wall to mean the same thing, but there are significant differences between the two. In this article, we will be going over the differences to help you decide which one you should choose. Precast Concrete Fence Vs. Wall: What’s The Difference? In some ways, fences and walls are...
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precast concrete next to some green irisis in someone's lawn
When designing a long-term fence, you want to get it right the first time. After all, if you are planning a fence that will last 20+ years, you don’t want to install something you will hate for all 20+ years. Here’s why precast concrete is the best long-term fencing solution. Low Maintenance When you install...
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a home about to be destroiyed by a fire from a 2021 fire in california that wasn't protected by a precast fence
In the past decades, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number and strength of wildfires. Driven largely by climate change, California has been especially hard hit.  2021 was the worst year so far. In August 2021, California fought its largest single wildfire – the Dixie Fire.  Just how bad was the fire season...
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a home on an open property that needs a precast fence
When you have an open property, your needs are different. What do we mean by an open property? We mean land either with nothing built on it or large property on an open field or near a forested area. Here’s are some reasons precast concrete is an excellent investment for your open property. Protect Your...
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precast concrete fence built by American precast concrete in Pittsburg, California.
At American Precast, we challenge ourselves to reach new heights. On this particular project, we took that challenge literally. In the newly developed area called Alves Ranch, we were commissioned to build a concrete wall around a new development – a 17 ft high wall. One of the tallest walls we have built thus far....
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