The construction industry faces environmental issues daily, particularly concerning the elevated carbon dioxide levels linked to concrete use. Concrete, in particular, is an essential substance in constructing buildings and other projects that carry a substantial carbon footprint, so contractors must find more sustainable concrete alternatives. These alternatives to concrete, including precast concrete structures, mitigate the...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

When you erect wood rail fencing along the border of your property, you’re taking part in a tradition that started almost two hundred years ago by American trailblazers who made the first settlements out on the unknown western frontier. When you find yourself replacing warped, broken, and decayed sections of that same wood rail fencing...Read More

Living near a highway might be convenient and affordable, but noise pollution can be too much for many people to handle. Highway noise can make getting some peace and quiet in your home almost impossible and can hinder your ability to get a good night’s sleep. What’s worse is that there are few ways to...Read More

When considering installing a new fencing system, you have many choices such as wood, metal, brick, concrete. However, precast concrete should be your go-to. It’s easier and cheaper to install and maintain, and the strength and durability are top-notch. Fire, bugs, and natural wear and tear won’t bother it.  Maintenance is usually just a quick...Read More

Over the past few decades, precast concrete has become more and more popular as a construction material for projects of all sizes. It makes sense: there is a wide range of benefits to using precast concrete and fewer drawbacks with traditional concrete and other materials.  But, as with any new product that comes to challenge...Read More

For most people, concrete isn’t exactly the first material that comes to mind when they think of an attractive fence. It’s often far more lauded for its strength and durability than for its beauty. But the truth is, concrete can be aesthetically pleasing. It’s just a matter of the concrete you choose to use. Precast...Read More

You might have heard of using precast concrete for your next building project. It’s gaining in popularity in the United States and has been pretty popular in other places. More and more homes and businesses are using it for many different applications. That’s all great, but you may wonder what exactly is precast concrete? How...Read More

When planning your commercial construction project, what type of building materials to use will be a big question to ponder. Using the right materials will change the way your project looks, functions, and costs. For commercial projects, one of the best building materials to use is concrete. An even better one is precast concrete –...Read More

Whether you are building your home or making improvements to an existing home, you have a lot of decisions to make. If you are looking to add a privacy wall around your property, one of the biggest decisions will be what material to use. If you haven’t already considered a precast concrete wall, now might...Read More