Pouring concrete is a big job. We all know that. What many people don’t know is that it can be made a lot easier. Concrete form boards, also known as concrete form panels are a great tool to add to your business.
Are you still using plywood (engineered wood) to outline your concrete pouring jobs? Have you heard of Flexiform? Their concrete forms make building outlines and pouring concrete a much easier job. Here are five of the top benefits of using concrete form boards.
Thanks to the material they are made out of, Flexiform concrete form boards are highly flexible. This means they can handle very tight radii that you might encounter when building small ponds in a backyard. We have even seen them used in projects with as little as 12” of gap between concrete. If you try doing that with wood boards, you’ll be running back and forth from the saw to the job site to place small pieces of plywood into the right shape. That’s tiring and no fun for anyone.
Wood boards can only be used once and then they must be replaced. With Flexiform concrete form boards, you can use them at least 20 times before they become worn out. They are designed to withstand repeated use. Therefore, they are more cost effective for your business. They’re also better for the environment because when it is time to replace them, they are fully recyclable.
No matter what kind of construction you’re in, Flexiform concrete formwork can be used on a variety of projects. Whether you build pool decks, sidewalks, driveways, patios, or something else, these concrete form boards will become your best friend. Since they are reusable, you can even take them from one pool job to the next driveway job without having to buy new equipment. They also serve as the ideal way to build a border around a landscaping project.
When you choose Flexiform concrete form boards, you are also choosing Mother Earth. These products are made from 100% recycled HDPE plastic. As a matter of fact, there are 129 milk jugs in each roll of Flexiform. This plastic does not give off any harmful fumes. Plus, they are recommended by the Healthy Building Network as the most environmentally friendly of plastic building materials.
Flexiform concrete form boards come in a variety of sizes to fit any concrete forming need. We offer rolls as small as ½” thick x 3.5” wide x 50’ long or larger rolls such as the ½” thick x 6” wide x 50’ long roll. These are ideal for outlining an area you’re going to pour concrete into. For larger jobs, we have full size boards that are 8” x 12’ or 12” x 12’ and come 10 boards to a bundle.
If you’re looking to upgrade your concrete pouring process, check out our Flexiform concrete form boards today at Frank Wall Enterprises. They make every job easier and you won’t be disappointed! Depending on what size you need, these can be shipped by UPS or truck line. Just call us at 800-488-9146 for information and to complete your order.
The Importance Of Concrete Forms In Concrete Formwork Design
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Types Of Concrete Forms
Understanding the importance of concrete forms is really just the start of things. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with what working with concrete forms will involve backwards and forwards. Otherwise, you’re likely going to find yourself being frustrated with your project at every possible turn.
Ask anyone with a certain amount of construction experience, and they’ll tell you that one of the most critical aspects of pouring your own concrete project. There are a number of pitfalls that can doom a concrete project, and leave you with nothing but that awful feeling of having just wasted time, money, and energy. If your formwork is built square, if it fails to be level, or if it has been poorly attached, the end result of your concrete project will look like the formwork.
Formwork is indeed the foundation of your concrete project, and that means you want to ensure that foundation is flawless and sound.
There are a number of things to keep in mind when doing a concrete project. The process of building forms is actually quite straightforward. Assemble the necessary tools, research the work involved as many times as it takes for you to feel as though you can do the job properly, and then get to work. The directions to most concrete projects will be such that if you follow them to the letter, and anyone should be able to do this, the end result will be something you can be proud of.
But it demands repeating again that research is essential. If you’re a first-timer determined to do the job on your own, then make sure you understand everything. Taking concrete formwork seriously, treating it as an integral part of your task will help you to make sure the job is completed correctly.
Concrete Forms And Materials
One of the first things you’re going to be learning about is forms and materials. There is a variety of materials that can be used for concrete formwork, and it’s a good idea to be aware of all of them. The one that is best for you will depend largely on what type of project you’re planning.
Basically, the more concrete you’re working with, the tougher your formwork needs to be. There are a number of wood and metal options that help you. For example, a four-inch concrete slab would probably be fine with 2X4 lumber. Thicker concrete slabs will require wider lumber. Don’t be afraid to ask someone with more experience for advice on this.
To put it another way, concrete forms are determined by where they will be used, and then by how they will be used. The purpose of the project will often inform the purpose of the pour size, the amount of concrete that needs to be there for the shape to retain, and how much pressure or weight is going to be pushing against the form.
Understanding this will help you to determine the concrete formwork design you’re going to want to utilize in your project.
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