Shotcrete makes the news right at the end of this month with a story coming out of our nation’s capitol. The National Zoo in Washington D.C. got a new wall to replace “old structures along an extensive drop-off along the entrance road.” What’s neat about this wall is the story behind it, the quality of the architectural detail and the fact, of course, that it was made with shotcrete. At Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring, we always provide custom solutions to fit every project and budget. It sounds to us like the shotcrete contractors in this story did the same for the National Zoo!
According to the article in Fauquier Now, the first plan for the wall involved traditional concrete which would have been cast in place. The contractors working on the wall, though, designed a better solution which was, likely, more cost-effective. Instead of traditional concrete, they created a shotcrete wall which was sprayed into pre-cast panels and stained. The final result is a wall which looks like it’s made of natural stone! The gunite and shotcrete contractor, Smith-Midland, said the wall was a good example of their ability to “innovate, improve and initiate.” We agree! Shotcrete is a versatile solution, which allows for a lot of unique, aesthetic opportunities.
We provide commercial shotcrete, industrial gunite and shoring solutions for our customers in Colorado and states in the surrounding region from our headquarters near Denver in Littleton, Colorado. At Thorcon, our services span from unique stabilization solutions, to foundational shotcrete and even to the kind of architectural shotcrete solutions seen at the National Zoo. Get in touch with us today and we will provide you with a custom shoring solution designed to meet your needs without exceeding your budget!
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