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One of the most significant construction advancements in recent years has been the development of precast concrete products. Precast concrete walls have emerged as one of the most useful concrete products with various uses. They’re helpful but also durable, weatherproof, versatile, customizable, and more.
Precast concrete walls are constructed within a controlled environment at our facility, ensuring quality that meets the industry standard. Unlike other types of walls, precast concrete wall panels are made by pouring concrete into forms and then delivering them to the construction site for installation.
The advantages of concrete precast wall panels are seemingly endless. They are better than other masonry walls in a variety of ways. Because they can be constructed in a facility away from the construction site, it eliminates the extra time typically needed for concrete to be poured and cured. In addition, because the walls are manufactured in a facility, they are more cost-efficient than other types of poured concrete walls. Traditionally, all construction materials and machinery would be hauled to a construction site, incurring additional costs. There are many benefits of precast concrete panels.
What are the other advantages of precast construction and retaining walls? They’re extremely durable and of exceptional quality. The panels are manufactured in a facility with controlled conditions and manufacturing practices instead of pouring concrete out in the elements, ensuring both durability and quality.
Casting concrete products in molds allows us to construct many different products, each with its use. We can manufacture our precast concrete into many products, including solid, insulated, architectural, retaining, sound barrier, fencing, gravity block walls, and MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) concrete walls. MSE panels are also commonly known as precast concrete basement walls or precast concrete foundation walls. Our precast concrete walls are functional for many uses and environments.
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No matter the size, shape, or design of the concrete panels you need, Harper Precast can create them for you. Each precast concrete wall panel is customized according to each customer’s specifications.
For example, our concrete fences are popular among residential customers. When you work with Harper Precast, we’ll create customized concrete wall panels in various color options, patterns, and designs to make your product completely unique to your project.
When you choose Harper Precast for your wall panels, we also take care of all the site prep, transportation, and assembly necessary to take care of your project. Instead of relying on another company, you’ll have the assurance that our knowledgeable contractors will tackle the complex aspects of your project to make it successful. We complete all the necessary site work before installing the panels. Then, we arrange transportation of the panels to the site, completing a one-time installation and assembly on site.
Concrete is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. This hardened construction material comprises a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates such as sand, crushed rocks, gravel, and slag. The manufacturing process of concrete uses limestone, one of the most abundant materials on earth. Concrete is also environmentally friendly and recyclable. Because of this, manufacturers are committed to sustainability and producing a high-quality product needed to produce many critical structures worldwide.
Unlike other retaining wall materials, concrete is durable and lasts many years. Its low maintenance and rust-free nature means you’ll get many years from your concrete panels, cutting down on excessive waste and needing to redo or rebuild panels.
For this residential project, Harper Precast worked with the owners to design, create, and install 166 lineal feet of 6’ Canyon Stone decorative fence and 86 lineal feet of 4’ Canyon Stone decorative fence.
Harper Precast worked with Thermo King to design, create, and install 376 lineal feet of 8’ Canyon Stone decorative fencing and two Canyon Stone decorative dumpster enclosures.
As part of the larger UDOT I-15 expansion, Harper Precast installed 720,000 square feet of MSE wall, 280,000 square feet of noise wall, and 5,200 square feet of ReCon wall system.
Take the first step towards cost-effective construction—choose the reliability of precast concrete walls. Contact Harper Precast for a free project bid.
