GUNFORM International Limited

Sprayed Concrete - Concrete Spraying - Refractory Engineering

The technique of sprayed concrete and concrete spraying has been in use for over 50 years in construction, structural repairs and a variety of other applications. The use of properly applied sprayed concrete is now recognised as being a technically sound and economic method of applying concrete both for effective repairs and for new constructions. The sprayed concrete forms and excellent bond with itself, concrete and masonry. The material is compacted onto the substrate under its own momentum, resulting in a strong, dense product with good resistance to abrasion and weathering. Sprayed concrete is extremely versatile and as a free forming material lends itself to use in the construction industry. This imperviousness and low water cement ratio gives a durable concrete with a host of proven applications. In many cases sprayed concrete will out-perform traditional concrete both in strength and permeability. The elimination of form work, the speed of application, the small access required and the ability to have the concrete spraying machine and materials over 200 metres from the point of application, result in a large cost saving over other techniques. With the ever-increasing structural loadings, the technique has proven particularly suitable for the strengthening of UK bridges, tunnels and culverts.

Our UK directors and field personnel have gained extensive experience over the years in all types of sprayed concrete applications. We have successfully completed numerous sprayed concrete contracts throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, utilising both the wet and dry processes. It is the policy of Gunform to carry out quality concrete spraying work in a safe environment using C.I.T.B. certified operators.