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What is Gunite? |
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What is the Gunite definition? The Definition is, Gunite is a dry-gunned Shotcrete system. Too most people Gunite means spray applied concrete. Gunite allows concrete to be placed drier than typical Shotcrete. The training and experience of the Gunite contractors is very important and can affect the outcome of your project.
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| How to Make Gunite |
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The basics to make Gunite are, 1 part cement and 4 parts sand mixed together when dry. This dry Gunite mix is then feed through a Gunite pump machine. In a separate area of this machine is water. The water and the dry Gunite mix come together at a Gunite nozzle. The Gunite nozzle operator maintains complete control of the water to dry Gunite mix ratio. The Gunite delivery hose attached to the Gunite nozzle is mostly filled with high air pressure. The high air pressure in the Gunite hose helps mix the dry Gunite mix and the water.
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| Benefits of Gunite Construction |
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Gunite easily bonds to prepared surfaces such as concrete, brick, rock, tile, stone, steel or  Dimpled Mesh. In numerous tests, the bond strength of Gunite exceeds the shearing strength of brick or concrete that it has been applied to. This means that the concrete or brick breaks before the Gunite does. Gunite is strong, dense and highly resistant to different types of weather as well as some forms of chemical attack. It can also resist high temperatures to a certain degree. Gunite can be applied to any desired thickness with uniform quality throughout.
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| Uses for Gunite Construction |
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Just some of the Uses for Gunite construction are:
- In ground Gunite swimming pools
- Refractory Installation
- Repair for bridges, walls, columns, beams, slabs, sewers, channels, piers and Gunite seawalls
- Sand & gravel backfill
- Civil & Infrastructure Projects
- Mines
- Tunnel Lining
- Bank or Slope Stabilization
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| Gunite Installation |
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When Gunite is sprayed onto a surface, there is generally a wire mesh material there to accept and help bold the Gunite. In addition, there is generally a waterproofing layer behind the wire mesh.  Dimpled Mesh is a high-density polyethylene dimpled plastic sheet with a mesh already attached to it. This design allows  Dimpled Mesh to provide a waterproofing and drainage all in one. In addition the mesh provides a perfect bonding surface for Gunite. Instead of having to install your waterproofing and then your wire mesh, you can simply unroll the  Dimpled Mesh and start installing your Gunite right away. There is no curing time and no messy waterproofing spray. Using  Dimpled Mesh will allow you to save time and money.
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