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Concrete Retaining Wall Design Ideas: Adding Style and Function to Your Outdoor Space
Commercial/ Precast Concrete/ Residential | September 9, 2024
Creative precast concrete block retaining wall design increases style and functionality of commercial residential outdoor space in Utah

Learn some exciting and creative ideas for designing concrete retaining walls. As experts in precast concrete solutions, Harper Precast understands the latest design possibilities. Whether you want to enhance the functionality of your outdoor space or add a touch of visual appeal, concrete block retaining walls make the perfect solution. This post will introduce you… Read more »

Elevating Your Landscape With Concrete Retaining Walls
Contractor installs large precast concrete retaining wall block facade

A concrete retaining wall can feel like a purely functional part of your landscaping, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Concrete block retaining walls can add beauty and variety to your landscape when done correctly. This post will give you retaining wall design ideas to bring your landscaping to life. What Is A… Read more »

How Much Can You Expect to Pay to Build a Retaining Wall?
Commercial/ Precast Concrete/ Residential | October 24, 2023
Contractor builds a retaining wall with precast concrete blocks from Harper Precast

Are you thinking about adding a precast retaining wall to your property? These installations can serve a long list of purposes in both residential and commercial use. Before you determine your wall’s type and purpose, the cost of a retaining wall can be challenging to pin down. Retaining walls are constructed of different materials and… Read more »

The Dos and Don’ts of Constructing a Retaining Wall
Precast Concrete/ Residential | May 15, 2023
Constructing concrete retaining walls guide - Do's and Don'ts of building a wall

Retaining walls can be the perfect solution for turning a sloped area into a usable outdoor space. They can add style and beauty to your yard while reducing the erosion of valuable soil. However, constructing a reliable concrete block retaining wall can be more complex than it first appears. Retaining walls with the structural integrity… Read more »

Common Retaining Wall FAQs
Precast Concrete Retaining Wall Blocks - Gravity Block Walls

What is the best way to construct a retaining wall? If you want to build a retaining wall that will last for years, you must follow a few simple rules. It’s critical to have solid construction materials and proper drainage. First, choose the material from which you’ll build the retaining wall. Natural stones, concrete blocks,… Read more »

10 Steps to Building a Retaining Wall that Lasts
Precast Concrete/ Residential | October 4, 2022
precast concrete retaining wall in Salt Lake City, Utah public park

While they might appear simple, retaining walls are actually complex structures that can be used for a variety of different reasons. Retaining walls turn a sloped area into a functional flat piece of land. They also prevent erosion by holding back soil and water. Any retaining wall can be made of different materials to evoke… Read more »

Different Types of Concrete and Their Uses
Precast Concrete/ Residential | October 5, 2021
Finished product of Bridge Components

Concrete is one of the most commonly used building materials across the globe. Look around and you’ll see it almost everywhere. Bridges, roadways, airport runways, sidewalks, swimming pools, patios, and floors are just a few things that are built from concrete. Did you know that there are many different types of concrete, each with a… Read more »

The Different Uses of Concrete Culverts in Construction
Finished Culvert Bridge Construction

Concrete culverts might not be a topic you think about a lot, but they are something you use more often than you realize. Box culverts allow water to flow under roadways, railways, trails, or any other obstruction. Since roads are a main medium of transportation, precast concrete culverts are an integral part of that process…. Read more »

History of the Concrete Jersey Barrier
Precast Concrete Jersey Barriers on Utah highway

Take a drive down the highway, and you will notice the concrete barriers lining the off-ramps. These barricades are a normal part of everyday life that you probably only think about it when avoiding it as you drive. You might even notice them being used as flood-walls when hurricanes and flash floods occur throughout the… Read more »

Concrete Barriers 101
Harper precast concrete traffic jersey barriers at Utah construction site

Concrete barriers are a staple in our everyday lives that you probably take for granted. You see concrete barriers the most in construction zones, pedestrian walkways, trafficked roads, and near heavy machinery. However, people are beginning to use concrete barriers in more creative ways, including security barriers, fences, skate parks, urban landscaping, benches, and other… Read more »