Shotcrete Solutions in Seattle, Portland, Tacoma

Concrete is widely used throughout commercial construction projects due to its strength and versatility. When reinforced, it is strong enough to serve as the foundation for the largest of buildings, and it is fluid enough to be able to be molded into a variety of shapes before it sets.

That same fluidity, however, requires that it be supported or molded while it dries, which limits its application in hard-to-reach spaces. It also involves a lengthy installation process that can be labor-intensive and costly.

Shotcrete offers a quick, affordable alternative to conventional cast-in-place concrete. TerraFirma has been working with facilities managers, general contractors and property owners for more than 15 years to offer shotcrete solutions for all type of commercial construction projects.

Shotcrete is a specially engineered mixture of cement and clean, ultra-fine sand, trap rock, or shale. It is projected through a hose at high velocity onto a surface, which is reinforced with conventional steel rods, steel mesh, or fiber, for stability and endurance. The force with which shotcrete is sprayed compacts the concrete, making shotcrete twice as strong as regular concrete.

Shotcrete can be used in a variety of applications, from construction or repair of free-form walls and single-sided retaining walls to tunnel linings. Our proprietary Basemint shotcrete solution also offers an easy, cost-effective way to expand your commercial structure by building down. In just two to four weeks, our highly trained team can temporarily shore the building, excavate the basement to carve out more usable space, pour new footings and spray new shotcrete foundation walls to a specifically engineered thickness.

We work with you to identify the best design for your application, ensuring a long-lasting shotcrete solution. The resulting surface is structurally sound, seismically stable, waterproof, and insulated from noise and temperature. It's also easy to add color and texture to shotcrete surfaces or turn your new or newly repaired basement into added space for your warehouse, retail center, commercial building, or municipal building.

TerraFirma is your local expert in shotcrete installation. With licensed, bonded experts, we make the shotcrete process simple for large-scale commercial development and repair. Our teams deliver projects on time and within budget, keeping in line with your overall building needs.