No Emissions Necessary Canvas Print

When it comes to earthmoving on Colorado's Front Range, scrapers are king.

As people from the West Coast have flocked to Denver, developers have eagerly converted farmland to subdivisions, but only after moving MASSIVE quantities of dirt.

Isn't the land flat? Why so much earthmoving?

Well, the Colorado clay makes the soil extremely expansive, which is bad news for permanent structures.

The workaround is to excavate 20-30' below future homes and return everything to the original grade. As they do, they mix water into the soil, expanding it to prevent future issues.

Only a few companies dominate the market, with Bemas being one. Started by Larry Ames in the 90s, they're scraper dirt specialists.

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We drove to the Google Maps pin and turned into what I thought was the site entrance. I became giddy like a small child as I saw the scrapers moving on the horizon. But my excitement quickly faded as mud bogged our worthless rental car.

Fortunately, another contractor was working with a telehandler nearby, and they facilitated a swift rescue.

Once we finally reached the spot without mentioning our mishap, we walked into the cut to enjoy the show.

Bemas loves older scrapers, which don't have emissions systems (AKA issues). Most of their machines groan and bellow smoke, but one machine caught my eye in particular.

I waited for just the right moment when the operator stomped on the accelerator, creating a plume as black as night. Take that EPA…

Features:

• Responsibly sourced, FSC-certified wood for long-lasting, high-quality stretcher bars
• Available in thick (approx. 4cm/1.6") option, with hanging hardware included
• Durable coated fabric canvas (300-350gsm/110-130lb cover, 350-400 microns thick)
• Hanging kit included, may vary by country
• Protective packaging and strong boxes for secure shipping
• Sizes in inches for US/Canada, centimeters for the rest of the world
• Printed and shipped on demand, with no minimums required

Discover timeless beauty with our canvas print, featuring enhanced texture for a truly immersive art experience.

Please note: Colored edges are not supported.