Shell-crete
Shell-crete is the Ultimate deck for those who want to celebrate the calling to our beautiful Florida beaches. Installed using white Portland cement, sand and shell that is mined here on the west coast, it evokes walking on the sand, but no sharp shells or sand between the toes. Naturally cool surface that reflects the suns heat, it is a choice product for pool decks, patios, walks and even driveways.
Shellcrete has developed as both a decorative surface coating and as a way to use natural resources with less environmental impact. Concrete requires very high temperatures and creates a great deal of carbon dioxide during its manufacturing process. Lime-based materials like Shellcrete can be created using lower temperatures and less emissions. In addition, seashells are plentiful in many parts of the US, allowing manufacturers a readily available low-cost raw material for Shellcrete. An additional benefit of using lime-based materials is that calcium oxide will absorb carbon dioxide during the curing process as it returns to a limestone state.
To create a terrazzo look, pieces of shells are incorporated into the mixture to offer a range of different colors and styles. Once installed the floors are polished to create a smooth but very durable surface. As with all terrazzo materials, it can be used on floors, walls, stairs, and other surfaces.
Shellcrete has developed as both a decorative surface coating and as a way to use natural resources with less environmental impact. Concrete requires very high temperatures and creates a great deal of carbon dioxide during its manufacturing process. Lime-based materials like Shellcrete can be created using lower temperatures and less emissions. In addition, seashells are plentiful in many parts of the US, allowing manufacturers a readily available low-cost raw material for Shellcrete. An additional benefit of using lime-based materials is that calcium oxide will absorb carbon dioxide during the curing process as it returns to a limestone state.
To create a terrazzo look, pieces of shells are incorporated into the mixture to offer a range of different colors and styles. Once installed the floors are polished to create a smooth but very durable surface. As with all terrazzo materials, it can be used on floors, walls, stairs, and other surfaces.
