Precast concrete already has some significant sustainability advantages when compared to other building materials and methods. Still, we should always try to get better. Low carbon concrete can fight global warming. And precast concrete is the perfect building material to optimize. Concrete is High Carbon Emitter There was a recent study by Australian climate scientist...Read More

You have decided to install a precast concrete fence around your home or business. Congratulations, this is an investment you will be enjoying for years to come! Now that you have decided to install a precast concrete fence, you need to move on to the next step – getting the proper permits.  Don’t worry; we...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

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...Read More

Maybe you want to install a precast concrete fence, but your property isn’t flat. Facing a hillside, you might find yourself wondering: can you install precast concrete on a slope? The short answer is yes. Here’s how. Built to Deal with Ups and Downs If we could only install precast concrete on flat ground, that...Read More

The Pastoria Project Sunnyvale Apartments in Sunnyvale, California, is an apartment building that was looking to add a wall to their property. They needed a retaining wall that could double as a privacy wall. We helped them select the perfect precast concrete style that met all of their needs – form, and function. Why Precast...Read More

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....Read More

Sierra Sunrise Senior Apartments in Carmichael, California, is a community providing living units and shared space for those over 55 years of age. The property has a vibrant vegetable and rose garden, a horseshoe pit, and putting green. Because of the beauty of their property, they contacted us at American Precast so they could ensure...Read More