Precast Concrete

Precast concrete fence installed in Paramount’s Dills Park helps build rapport between Artisan Precast and the community!

The final phase of installation on the Ralph C. Dills Park project, a multi-level, multi-product precast concrete park barrier with anti-graffiti coating, was begun by the Los Angeles-based company Artisan Precast on December 1, 2009.

Dills Park represents one of the largest jobs for which Artisan has provided precast concrete fencing with graffiti coating, ideal for park locations because it makes graffiti removal easy and non-destructive, avoiding high costs to clean and repaint walls.  The project is an excellent example of how a wide variety of precast concrete wall and fencing products can be combined on a single job. Across four construction phases, the project used an attractive combination of 3’ and 5’ high Woodcrete Rail, Artisan’s split-level accentuated wood grain design; 4’ high Woodcrete 3-Rail; and natural ledge stone-look Fencestone in 8’ height.

All these trademarked products were developed in 1982 and are designed to withstand any deterioration caused by ground movement, weather, or insect infestation.  In addition, the graffiti coating, which was provided by Bithel, Inc., was incorporated into the Dills Park barrier to ensure optimum functionality for the public park setting.

The eco-friendly aspects of Artisan Precast’s wall systems also recommend them to community-based projects.  Lewis has made “green” technologies a priority for the company designs for the past two years.  To learn more about how precast concrete barriers can meet the needs of any job, large or small, go to www.artisanprecast.com.

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In its largest east-coast project to date Artisan Precast, one of the nation’s leaders in providing precast concrete barrier solutions, will complete the construction of a wall bordering the Green River Parkway in Stuart, Florida this February.

Artisan Precast offers multiple field-tested products which are available nationwide. As indicated by the Florida contract, the company can provide full turnkey installation at any location across the continent; materials also can be shipped to the specified site for the customer to install. Clients can choose from a variety of fencing styles molded to resemble the warm looks of crafted wood or hand-laid brick or the rich appearance of real stacked ledge stone. All these fencing solutions are carefully engineered at NPCA-certified facilities, yet designed with an eye toward reducing carbon impact on the environment.

The construction company chose Artisan as a partner on the Green River Parkway job in November 2009. Martin County is constructing the Green River Parkway as an alternative to congested U.S. Highway 1. This Florida highway project showcases FenceStone, the Artisan designer product that sets the gold standard in concrete fencing, calling for the stone-look in a beautiful Sandstone color.

The Green River Parkway project also points up the durability of precast concrete walls in the full scope of weather conditions. Artisan products are reinforced with steel and manufactured under optimally engineered conditions to provide consistent long-lasting quality. Since the color is integrated into the mix, no painting is required, and there will be no chipping, peeling, or sun damage. The changing Florida sunlight will naturally enhance the FenceStone’s textural definition for a stunning, authentic visual effect.

Highway walling is only one of the myriad uses to which precast concrete solutions may be applied. For more information, visit www.artisanprecast.com.

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Artisan Precast has long been recognized as a national leader in the precast concrete barrier field.  Recently the company’s excellence earned even more tangible recognition when their work on the New Jersey Route 208 drainage improvement won them a nomination for the 46th annual New Jersey Concrete Awards.  The Awards, sponsored jointly by the New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Concrete Institute, are presented each year to outstanding New Jersey concrete projects.

The company sets the gold standard for precast barrier solutions, and its quality end-to-end service is available across the United States and abroad. Artisan contracted with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Route 208 job constructed near Glen Rock, New Jersey.  The project called for an attractive screening wall and sound barrier to be erected along the busy route, which connects Route 4 in Fairlawn with the Interstate 287 in Oakland, NJ.  For that purpose, Artisan used its trademarked FenceStone walling product, which mimics the authentic look and texture of hand-laid stone.  The New Jersey DOT chose 9’ high FenceStone in lovely Mesa Buff color for the Route 208 barrier.

In addition to the barrier, Artisan worked with the New Jersey DOT’s contract engineers to supply them with project-specific shop drawings, calculations, and specifications to ensure that the wall met design and safety standards

To learn more about how this award-winning company can help meet your wall and fencing needs, call 1-800-511-2747 or visit the web site, www.artisanprecast.com.

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Artisan Precast, a leader in providing precast fencing systems, completed installation of barrier fencing at the Canyon Country Education Center near Santa Clarita, California. One of the unique features of its precast concrete fence system is its versatility to be installed quickly and efficiently across any terrain.

The fencing recently erected at the university provides a good example; the site topography is highly sloped at a steep grade that posed challenges for Artisan’s installation team. However, the unmatched flexibility of the product allowed crews to surmount those difficulties and meet the job’s demands on schedule.

The solution chosen for the Education Center integrated precast concrete barriers with structures already in place—illustrating one of the trademark capabilities of Artisan’s work. WoodCrete 2-Rail, the company’s maintenance-free alternative to split-rail wood fencing, formed the basis for the Canyon Country job. In addition, the system integrated WoodCrete 3-Rail and regular WoodCrete. All these products resemble the pattern and texture of wood grain, with mitered fenceposts for the appearance of custom crafting; yet the precast concrete cannot warp, sag, rot, or be destroyed by termites, and the integral color in the mix eliminates any need for repainting.

To learn how a precast concrete solution will work for your job, go to www.artisanprecast.com.

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To succeed in today’s global market a company must not only meet the goals in its business plan , but also demonstrate an environmental conscience.  In the fencing and foundation field, Artisan Precast sets an excellent example.  The company has developed a coast-to-coast client base offering low-cost, low-maintenance products designed to reduce carbon impact on the planet.

Artisan uses water-based released agents and recycled materials in their concrete production.  According to the EPA, construction materials lend themselves to recycling because the recycled components have many of the same chemical and physical properties as the virgin materials they replace, and sometimes even improve the quality of a product.  This is certainly the case with the Artisan line - using recycled cementitiuous material reduces the cement content while still yielding a product with a strength of 5,000 psi or greater.

In addition, Artisan Precast products require no painting or staining, because the color is mixed into the concrete.  Eliminating painting on project sites further avoids VOC release into the air.  Integral color means no repainting, zero maintenance, and long-lasting aesthetic appeal.

For more information visit our website at www.artisanprecast.com.

Precast concrete fencing has a number of sustainable features - concrete is long-lasting, waste is minimized at the project site, color is mixed with the concrete to eliminate VOC release and painting once installed, and post and panel systems use substantially less concrete in the foundation footers than traditional masonry or block walls.  Artisan Precast is the leading provider of post and panel fencing products and they now are using 90% post-consumer steel for reinforcement.  This change makes such concrete fence offerings even more compelling for architects and project owners who are looking to obtain green certification for their projects.

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Precast concrete fencing that provides the look of authentic brick, wood and stone is perhaps the fastest growth category in fencing today.  Precast fencing from select providers like Artisan Precast enables architects, engineers, city planners, developers and  others to achieve an expensive look for a fraction of the price of traditional materials.  We are not talking about giant monolithic panels that look so cold and industrial but rather systems using smaller panels that can be installed with even two-person crews.  The leading products like FenceStone or WoodCrete produce a rich appearance while also providing many other benefits including: sustainable materials, fast installation, no maintenance, easy replacement, etc.  Precast concrete fencing is fast becoming the go-to solution for perimeter walls for a large variety of projects.

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Artisan Precast was featured in the Business section of the November 3, 2008 issue of the Los Angeles Times.  The article featured a photograph of the WoodCrete product and discussed the various aspects of the concrete fence business and the advantages of using concrete fencing.  One expert spoke to the inefficiencies in construction that are inherent to the business.  Precast concrete fencing is one product that mitigates some of the factors that impact construction schedules.  By definition, the fence materials are made at a precast plant and shipped to the jobsite for assembly.  Although precast fencing does not eliminate all modifications at the project, changes to product at the job are few and far between.

Concrete fencing has distinct advantages in terms of longevity when compared to other fence materials.  This durability speaks to a sustainability aspect of precast concrete not often discussed.  Although critics would argue that substantial energy is consumed in the production of concrete - specifically the cement component - the end product lasts for decades.  This means less landfill and an overall lower use of resources since the need to replace the fence has been stretched to a life of decades rather than years.  For more information on concrete fences, visit Artisan Precast.

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It may be a surprise to some people but precast concrete fencing like FenceStone is a cost effective way to enclose residential and commercial properties.  This type of fencing has been successfully used for large residential projects, large commercial projects including warehouses and shopping centers, and for large infrastructure projects.  It goes up fast, product quality is excellent, and it looks great. Best of all, maintenance on precast concrete is minimal.  This is a fast growing segment in construction as project managers and architects look for ways to reduce costs while providing an aesthetically attractive wall alternative.

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More and more projects are turning to precast concrete fences such as FenceStone to achieve lower costs and to speed the completion of the project.  Concrete fences that are precast at a plant are able to be erected much faster than traditional fencing.  Add to this their superior beauty and durability and the argument becomes even more compelling.  For projects requiring fence or wall heights over 6 feet, a precast concrete fence will usually provide a much more economical option than traditional CMU or block walls.  Architects, engineers, builders, developers and city planners are, in many cases, just getting exposed to concrete fences.  Data suggests that this type of walling material will likely lead the pack in new wall construction over the coming years.

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