Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods threaten communities and infrastructure worldwide. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on disaster-resilient design – designing buildings and infrastructure to withstand and recover from natural disasters. Precast concrete, with its inherent strength, durability, and versatility, has emerged as a preferred material for disaster-resilient construction. In this blog...Read More

Installing a precast concrete retaining wall on your property means using it as a layer of protection and added privacy for your property. As such, the wall will have to stand up to impacts, high winds, and other external forces. To that end, there are four primary parts of a precast concrete retaining wall that...Read More

Security is always an important consideration, but for some properties, it’s the very top priority. You may need to amplify security measures by building retaining walls to protect everything and everyone inside your building, so you must choose your material wisely. Concrete retaining walls are an outstanding choice to bolster your security measures, as they...Read More

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

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...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

The precast concrete market is expected to grow significantly in the next decade. It was valued at $134.68 billion in 2020, and projections put it at $223.97 billion by 2028. What does all of this mean for the home or business owner? Now is the best time to invest in precast concrete. Here’s why. Precast...Read More

Precast concrete has many uses thanks to its remarkable properties – durable, eco-friendly, cost-effective, etc. From building bridges to high-rise buildings, precast concrete is becoming more and more common. Let’s go over some of the uses for precast concrete you will see at America Precast Concrete. Walls and Fences  One of the best and most...Read More

Many of our clients are homeowners who want a beautiful, secure enclosure for their home that will last. Our latest project for a Resident from Sebastopol, California, used our CHISELSTONE™ fencing to create a residential wall.  Why Precast Concrete? This homeowner wanted a secure fencing around their home. They were looking for security and privacy...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