There are many methods of construction that involve traditional cement applications, however many of these traditional methods are being replaced by shotcrete technologies. There are many reasons that include efficiencies and durability; from ditch and swimming pool construction to retaining wall construction shotcrete is quickly becoming the choice method of material and application. If…
Vapor Barriers In certain types of shotcrete and concrete construction a vapor barrier is essential. Integrity can quickly become compromised when water and gas are become trapped beneath the structure. When you construct certain projects with shotcrete or concrete you apply a vapor barrier; the vapor barrier is inexpensive, and if you consider the cost…
Throughout the country there are roadways that are in need of physical repairs. Many of these roadways are deemed low travel, and regardless if the roadways are deteriorating, money allocated to possible repairs is scant, possibly nonexistent. Money spent on physical infrastructure is money well-spent. It’s equally important on many of the roadways that traverse…
Shotcrete’s quality shotcrete/concrete contractors know that a quality job begins in the initial stages. If quality is strived for at each step, then the overall project will be high quality as well. When it comes to concrete, there are certain tricks to ensuring that the consistency of the concrete is mixed perfectly; a concrete mix…
A slope is common when terrain is changed to accommodate new roads and other construction-type projects like dams or railway lines. Sometimes the slopes are able to self-support, while other times some type of structural support is absolutely necessary to prevent the slope from collapse. Shotcrete is a terrific product to both retain the slope…
What is shotcrete? It’s a low moisture concrete mixture, mixed wet, that can be sprayed through a hose onto a surface. The shotcrete is applied at a high velocity onto the surface, and the end result is a wall or floor or roof. The method of application makes the building process much more efficient than…
It’s hard to imagine that a building material that’s long been in favor for numerous tasks has been and continues to be environmentally friendly. Too often we see building materials come and go, learn of their potential negative health and environmental impacts and quickly switch to an alternative. But concrete is unique. It’s primarily made…
What is the purpose of a retaining wall? Sure, a retaining wall is a terrific architectural element in many landscapes, but it does have an important purpose. It’s a lateral support built of concrete that prevents the movement of soil. But not all retaining walls are built the same. Here are a few of the…
We know how durable and lasting concrete is as a building material. Although as durable as concrete is, a quality sealer will bolster its strength; a quality sealer makes concrete even more resistant to: weather, long exposures to water, abrasions, and staining. And a quality sealer will improve the look of the concrete. Concrete is…
Shotcrete and concrete jobs require that everyone involved on the job site understands the inherent risks (Every construction-type job requires considerable safety precautions). It’s not necessarily the norm for injury, but things might not go exactly as planned, and having precautions in place, and workers to understand the possible risks involved, will greatly reduce the…