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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 »

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 »

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
F shape jersey barrier concrete blocks for highways, parking lots, and construction sites

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 »

Concrete Retaining Walls 101
Precast Large Gravity Block Walls

Retaining walls are a staple in construction that many people often overlook. Perhaps you installed a concrete wall when you built your house. Maybe you only notice them as you glance over your neighbor’s landscaping. Either way, retaining walls work well in a variety of areas, especially when done correctly. That’s why our team of… Read more »

The Beauty of Precast Concrete Mailboxes

Have you thought about how well your mailbox will stand up to the elements? Probably not. We’d guess you haven’t thought much about what it looks like, either. Lucky for you, we have. The right (or wrong) mailbox can make or break the appearance of your home and landscape. Your mailbox stands in front of… Read more »

Noise Walls; For Your Comfort
Concrete Precast Sound Barrier

Noise Walls Enjoy a drink on the deck, a backyard barbeque, or spend time in the garden and you might just forget that your property is right next to the highway, thanks to Harper precast Harper precast provides a majority of the highway traffic noise barriers used along the Wasatch Front. These noise walls reduce… Read more »