Forms are used as molds for pouring concrete that hold the concrete until it hardens and can stand on its own.
The forms for pouring concrete can be used as molds for walls, columns and ceilings.
There are different types of formwork in the market, starting from steel, wood and even cardboard forms. Aluminum formwork is considered the strongest, most efficient and lightest.
The strength of the formwork is a critical element in measuring the quality of the formwork, since it is about the said form To contain and hold heavy weight concrete.
Another feature that distinguishes a good formwork is modularity – that is, the ability to adapt the formwork to the data of the terrain.
Prior engineering planning must be carried out to verify the suitability of the formwork for needs and loads.
It is important to place the formwork in a safe manner, on flat surfaces.
Make sure that the supports for the formwork are strong enough and well stabilized.
Make sure that the formwork is of good quality and in good condition before pouring concrete into it.
It is important to wet the tiles before pouring the concrete so that they do not absorb the water from the concrete.
Do not disassemble the formwork before the concrete has finally hardened, otherwise the concrete may collapse.
In many cases, of forms that were not built properly and are not made of aluminum, the wood splits or the system cracks and the concrete comes out and spills or hardens not in the planned way
And this creates great damage in the field and increases costs.
That is why it is important to use engineering advice, high-quality aluminum formwork and strong support columns – in this way, damages are avoided and a lot of money is saved.
