When you want to preserve the contour of the land on either your residential or commercial property, installing a retaining wall is an effective approach. A retaining wall is one that protects against the erosion that rainwater runoff can cause. The wall, often made of stone or brick, will keep soil from shifting while adding...Read More

One of the biggest threats to your property in a wildfire-prone area is the wood fence around it. In this blog post, we will be discussing how fences can ignite and spread fires – and the ways you can help stop the problem. Fences Lead the Fire Right To Your Home or Barn Imagine for...Read More

Have you ever heard double rails and triple rails when talking to someone about your fence? If you felt lost during that conversation, we hope to shed some light on the matter. In this blog post, we will be discussing double and triple rails. What are they? What’s the difference? When should you use one...Read More

There are several options when installing support posts. The main options are wood, cast-in-place concrete, and precast concrete. We highly recommend going with precast concrete posts. One of the biggest reasons is longevity. Precast concrete lasts much longer than the other options.  In this blog post, you will find out how long you can expect...Read More

There are so many advantages to precast concrete. Since everything has a downside, there are a few disadvantages. We want you to feel confident about your decision to choose precast concrete. Here are five disadvantages to precast concrete. Higher Upfront Costs Compared to wood, metal, or vinyl fences, precast concrete does have a higher upfront...Read More

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...Read More

When you are planning to put a lot of money into a house or business project, you want it to pay off in the long run. If you sell the property, you don’t want that project to decrease the amount you get for the property. Is precast concrete worth the cost? Absolutely. Let’s look at...Read More

At American Precast, we can add pigment right to the concrete for beautiful and long-lasting color. Before you can install a colorful and interesting fence, you first will need to pick a color.  Since we want your new fence to match your home or business, here is a guide on choosing the right color for...Read More

At American Precast, we have both precast fences and precast walls. That statement might have you wondering: what’s the difference? Isn’t a barrier just a barrier, regardless of the name? Well, not quite. There are some key differences. The biggest difference is the width. Precast concrete walls are thicker than precast fences. This makes them...Read More

A house fire has the potential to be the most devastating moment in anyone’s life. These disasters can occur in the blink of an eye. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, a residential fire occurs every 88 seconds. If you live in an area like California, where wildfires are prevalent, you are at an even...Read More