Architectural Forming
Welcome to the Architectural Forming page of Ultimate Shotcrete and Steel (USS), where we harness the versatility of shotcrete to shape unique and impactful architectural structures.
Shotcrete, due to its flexibility and strength, allows for a wide variety of architectural forms that might be difficult to achieve with traditional concrete methods. At USS, our team of American Shotcrete Association Qualified installers possesses the expertise to utilize this versatile material to its fullest potential, creating both complex and minimalist designs that resonate with architectural intent.
Strength and Style
Our architectural forming services encompass an array of applications including, but not limited to, retaining walls, buildings, tunnels, bridges, and other sculptural elements. We can accommodate intricate designs, rounded corners, and overhangs, shaping shotcrete to meet the most creative architectural requirements.
Our team is proficient in managing the entire process, from planning and design through to execution, ensuring your project is crafted with the utmost precision. We use advanced technology, including 3D modeling software, to ensure the formed shotcrete aligns perfectly with the architectural design.
At USS, our goal is to transform your architectural vision into tangible structures of exceptional quality. Our shotcrete forming solutions balance aesthetics, functionality, and structural integrity, resulting in designs that are as resilient as they are remarkable.
Discover the transformative power of shotcrete with Ultimate Shotcrete and Steel’s architectural forming services. Let us shape your architectural vision into a reality with our commitment to excellence, innovative approach, and unrivaled craftsmanship.
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Project Categories
Commercial / Architectural Finishing
We use shotcrete to sculpt any design or layout you have in mind. Shotcrete can resemble natural rock or other materials. We can also add texture your new building with shotcrete.
Swimming Pools
We use shotcrete in commercial and residential projects. We use shotcrete to sculpt any design or layout you have in mind.
Architectural Forming
Shotcrete is a highly efficient and low-cost solution for creating amazing architectural formations and custom installations. We can help design your custom installation with our design team to ensure a flawless shotcrete application.
Shotcrete Repairs
Shotcrete is ideal for repairing or preserving deteriorated mortar, replacing missing concrete, or adding a protective layer to existing buildings and foundations.
Tunnel and Spillways
Shotcrete is widely used to build new tunnels and spillways. We also use shotcrete to repair or reenforce existing tunnels and spillways
Hardscapes and Retaining Walls
With shotcrete you can custom design your hardscapes or retaining walls or stabilize retaining walls that are tilting, chipping, or cracking.
Let’s Build Something Together
Contact us today with additional questions or to learn more about the services we provide.
Here is why shotcrete is right for your next project.
Although the hardened properties of shotcrete are similar to those of conventional cast-in-place concrete, the nature of the placement process results in an excellent bond with most substrates, and rapid or instant capabilities, particularly on complex forms or shapes.
How is Shotcrete Applied?
Shotcrete is a method of applying concrete projected at high velocity through a nozzle primarily on to a vertical or overhead surface. The impact created by the application consolidates the concrete to the object it is applied to.
Shotcrete Vs. Cast-in-Place?
Although the hardened properties of shotcrete are similar to those of conventional cast-in-place concrete, the nature of the placement process results in an excellent bond with most substrates, and rapid or instant capabilities, particularly on complex forms or shapes. The shotcrete process requires less formwork and can be more economical than conventionally placed concrete.
Wet-mix Vs Dry-mix?
Shotcrete is applied using a wet- or dry-mix process. The wet-mix shotcrete process mixes all ingredients, including water, before introduction into the delivery hose. The dry-mix shotcrete process adds water to the mix at the nozzle. We primarily use a wet-mix system.
Is Shotcrete Right For My Project?
The range of shotcrete for a specific applications is based on information, understanding, and a careful study of all necessary and feasible material performances need in your project. The achievement of shotcrete for your application is contingent upon proper scheduling and administration, plus the skill and continuous attention provided by our shotcrete installers.