A wide range of materials are used for the manufacture of formwork. Let's consider the main ones:
- All-metal formwork. This is the most durable option, which is completely unaffected by deformation, has a huge margin of safety. However, such a formwork in winter requires mandatory insulation when used and is characterized by a huge mass and, accordingly, cost. Aluminum or steel is mainly used to create the system. This is the best solution for the construction of large-scale projects.
- Wooden formwork. This is an affordable option that is not intended to be reusable. Often, supporting structures made of metal profile are additionally used for the manufacture of wooden formwork. For the production of this type of formwork, different types of wood are used, namely pine, spruce, alder and birch. But since it is in contact with concrete, the wood must be at least 3 grades.
- Plywood shuttering systems. This is perhaps the most rational and popular solution, since plywood (FBSV or FBS brands) has a special protective coating, is completely immune to negative external influences, guarantees perfect smoothness and a high level of quality of finished structures. Fiberglass, polyethylene film, etc. are used to protect plywood.
- Plastic formwork, which is also very popular today. The main advantages of this option include low weight, high installation speed, huge operational life and versatility, since it can be used to create perfectly smooth and precise structures of different shapes and sizes.
Now the systems that consist of several materials at once have become the most popular.
But in any case, any type of formwork must meet certain requirements, namely:
- have high reliability, durability;
- differ in ease of installation and disassembly
- suitable for repeated use.
To get detailed advice, to pick up the formwork for construction work, contact the specialists of JSC "Shuttering Systems". They will answer all your questions.