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Old 29-03-2005, 08:49 PM
Derek Broughton
 
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RichToyBox wrote:

Gunite or shot-crete is pneumatically placed concrete, where it is sprayed
against the soil, or against a form, trimmed to shape and finished. No
major formwork required. Also allows for more natural curves than plywood
does.


Well, duh! I've known for years _what_ gunite was, but it never occurred to
me that it actually was called that because of the use of a "gun". Really,
language doesn't _have_ to be complex! Thanks, Rich.
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derek