Why ECO-Strong | Recycled Rubber Sound Barriers & Fencing
Why ECO-Strong | Recycled Rubber Sound Barriers & Fencing
ECO-Strong vs. Concrete — There Is No Comparison
For decades, precast concrete has been the default choice for sound barrier walls and perimeter fencing simply because there was no better alternative. That changed when ECO-Flex introduced the world’s first recycled rubber sound barrier panel in 1992. Here is how the two stack up side by side.
| ECO-Strong Rubber | Precast Concrete | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per sq ft | ~$29 average | Up to $75 |
| Installation Equipment | Light excavator & skid loader | Heavy cranes required |
| Installation Speed | 500 linear ft per day | Weeks per project |
| Cracks or Fades | Never | Eventually always |
| Sound | Absorbs sound | Reflects sound back |
| Weight per panel | 240 lbs (HD) / 70 lbs | Thousands of lbs |
| Environmental Impact | 100% recycled tires | Major CO2 producer |
| Warranty | Lifetime manufacturer | Limited |
| TxDOT Approved | Yes | Yes |
| Relocatable | Yes — panels remove easily | No |
Every ECO-Strong Project Makes a Measurable Environmental Impact
The United States discards 300 million tires every year. Texas alone accounts for an estimated 30 million of those. Every ECO-Strong product is made from 100% recycled rubber, giving those tires a second life as durable, high-performance construction materials instead of ending up in a landfill or illegally dumped.


