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The thickness that Shotcrete can be applied heavily depends on the surface type, and what the structure is. As always, surface preparation is critical to correct bonding for Shotcrete, so ¼ to 1inch would be considered the minimum, depending on […]

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After the last layer of Shotcrete has been applied for the pool wall, it will need some time to reach its full strength and durability. It does not only ‘dry’ during this stage, it hardens and strengthens during a process […]

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Shotcrete can actually be applied in the rain, yes! As long as it is not pouring down during it’s setting time, light rain won’t effect shotcrete at all. If shotcrete has been used for a pool or pond walls, it […]

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Compared to poured concrete, Shotcrete can be a more economical choice. It does still have a similar cure time to traditional concrete, which makes it less than an ideal substitute for foundation slabs, piers or thick concrete walls. Visit www.proshotcretebrisbane.com

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Shotcrete uses a rapid-set cement, that can reach it’s full strength in under a few hours. In as little as 15 minutes, dry-mix Shotcrete can dry at 1/3 of it’s full strength making it even more versatile to work with.Visit […]

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A taxidermist named Carl E. Akeley actually invented Shotcrete back in the early 1900’s. He propelled a dry cement material through a water injected nozzle, to fill the models of animals. Shortly after it was found that this method could […]

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Typically it’s been found that shotcrete has a higher compression strength that poured-in-place concrete. Usually it is around 6000-7,500 psi, and as it has lower constructions costs, it is often preferred in some construction projects.Visit www.proshotcretebrisbane.com

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Shotcrete is essentially concrete that gets applied to a surface by spraying. Shotcrete is a combination of portland cement and aggregate, and is forced trough a hose by compressed air to a spray gun nozzle, where water is then added. […]

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Shotcrete is most commonly used to line traffic tunnels, basements, tunnel walls and in underground mine shafts. It can also be used in constructing pool walls or retaining walls to prevent soil or rock slides.Visit www.proshotcretebrisbane.com

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Shotcrete can be made to take any shape, sculptured and be easily coloured. Because of this it can be used for feature concrete structures, rock walls, pools, rock retaining walls and more.Visit www.proshotcretebrisbane.com