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| Full line of precast fence options  With the launch of its Ranch and Rail concrete fence system, Cresco Concrete Products, LLC has completed its planned introduction of unique sustainable building products. Cresco now offers a full line of precast fence options all featuring lightweight panels or rails. The lightweight fence components are manufactured using a unique proprietary aeration process that fills concrete with tiny air pockets reducing its weight by almost half. According to Neil Rock, President of Cresco Concrete Products, "Our fence system can typically be installed with as few as two people eliminating the need for heavy equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Installation in confined or sensitive landscaped spaces is easily facilitated. Our lightweight components now make it easy for professionals and the do-it-yourself crowd to erect concrete fences." Lower freight costs and greater quantities per truckload are now possible. The unique manufacturing process and reduced material usage also translate into lower prices for consumers. The US Green Building Council, in an attempt to develop a system of green building standards has developed the LEED guidelines. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a point based system whereby a structure is awarded points for each part of the building that is environmentally sustainable. Construction professionals can accumulate points through the specification of Cresco Precast Fence Systems. "Manufactured using recycled concrete as aggregate, our fence systems generate minimal jobsite waste, use less cement that competing systems, is long lasting, and free of ozone depleting, toxic or hazardous materials," stated Neil Rock. The installation process is similar to existing precast systems. Posts are set into a deep foundation in the soil and the panels, or rails, simply inserted into the post slots. Fence applications include privacy fencing, screening walls, security fencing, sound barriers, skirting, and planter boxes. Fences can be installed around parks, schools, homes, subdivisions, busy thoroughfares, and commercial properties. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |