A team is required to assist as the gunite, concrete mix is applied via a pressure hose. Combined with compressed air, the mixture is shot directly onto the forms and rebar through a nozzle. Gunite is first applied to the walls, then the bottom of the pond. Once areas have been adequately covered, a team follows, carving the concrete to the desired shape. The ideal thickness of the walls and bottom, is between 8 to 10 inches thick. Special attention is paid, to ensure the protruding PVC pipe …

Around the top of the pond, a form is created. And a smoother concrete finish is applied overtop the rougher gunite. This is called parging. The concrete is also applied to the walls and bottom, resulting in a super-smooth finish. Here we see two concrete piers that have recently been poured. For more details and photos visit www.jaggedmoss.com