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Sustainability
Precast concrete wall surrounding the perimeter of a residential neighborhood.
Most people don’t typically think of concrete when considering sustainable lifestyles, but the material is, indeed, helping in the effort, thanks in large part to its specific attributes that help combat some of the biggest dangers to our environment. While there are many hidden benefits to using precast concrete, the following four ensure that our...
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Repurposed concrete being poured into a precast mold.
Since concrete naturally has a very long life cycle, buildings that are made with it are often abandoned long before their foundations fail. After their demolition, these buildings’ precast concrete can be recycled or reused in various ways, including the following: Recycled Concrete Aggregate as a Base for New Precast Concrete The concrete gathered from...
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Residential precast concrete perimiter wall surrounded by lush green landscape.
Precast concrete is popular for many reasons. It has many advantages over traditional concrete due to the high strength, fire resistance, and low maintenance costs. In addition to all of that, if you care about minimizing your impact to the earth, precast concrete is one of the most sustainable materials. Here are 4 reasons why....
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precast concrete with an open fence in a neighborhood
If you are like most people, you want to make changes, like new fencing, to your house that are good for the planet. But, at the same time, you want those changes to look good. You can create a fence that matches your style and is sustainable. Here are some of our top suggestions for...
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fires prohibited because there is flammable materials for fencing
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...
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woodcrete as a fence in a residential area
The use of wood fencing started when trees were plentiful and other options – like concrete or metal – weren’t available to us. Now, the price of lumber has skyrocketed, and wood isn’t looking so great anymore. Is wood still the best option for fencing, or are there better options out there? Is it Sustainable?...
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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...
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For many in the United States and worldwide, dealing with ever more intense fires has been at the forefront of their mind this summer. According to the Congressional Research Service, each year in California alone, an estimated 71,300 wildfires burn an average of 6.9 million acres since the year 2000. As we have watched these...
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Concrete is a great building option because it lasts a long time, provides privacy and security, and costs less than other materials. However, the devastating fires worldwide have many of us searching for more ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Concrete is a highly sustainable building material that will go a long way towards making...
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Aerial view of houses
While precast concrete has been used around the world since 1905, when it was first used in Liverpool, England, it has only recently gained steam in the United States. In 2019, the global precast concrete market was estimated to be $89.3 billion, with an estimated growth rate of 6.3% from 2020 to 2027. The growth...
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