The Benefits of Using Concrete Wall Formwork

There are two major types of formwork: conventional and engineered. Conventional concrete formwork is made of timber, and engineered concrete formwork is made of steel or aluminum. Engineered concrete formwork can also sometimes be made of plastic, but that’s less common. Conventional forms are usually built on-site, while engineered formwork is prefabricated, or built elsewhere and then transported to a job site. Conventional formwork usually costs less upfront, but there are numerous benefits to the use of engineered formwork, particularly for large, wide-scale construction projects. Below are seven of the many benefits associated with using this kind of formwork:

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1. Engineered formwork is more rigid and durable.

It’s not likely to warp due to changes in environment and temperature like wood, and it won’t rot like timber. This means you can trust that it will stay in place as needed while concrete is being poured and sets. It also means that you won’t have to worry about weather conditions affecting its performance.

2. It can be used an infinite number of times.

Thanks to its durability, engineered concrete formwork can be used over and over, up to around 2,000 or 3,000 times. Once concrete sets, it can be removed and used for another facet of the same project, repurposed for a new project, or sold. Timber formwork can only be re-used a few times at most before losing its viability.

3. It can be resold for a high value.

Steel and aluminum concrete formwork retain their value quite well, and selling them once you don’t need them anymore is an excellent financial decision. The knowledge that you can resell it after a project is complete may alleviate some of the concerns you could have about the upfront cost. Here at Eiffel Trading, we consistently get inquiries from contractors in need of used concrete formwork. There is a great resell market for all types of engineered concrete formwork!

4. Purchasing it used can save you.

On the other hand, buyers looking to save some money on formwork that’s in great shape will find that there are numerous affordable options of engineered formwork. And since it is capable of being used and re-used so many times, there are countless shapes, sizes, and configurations of used engineered formwork on the market to suit your project.

5. It speeds up construction.

Engineered formwork is designed for maximum efficiency, and since it’s not built on-site, it’s ready to go as soon as it arrives to a project area. Once it’s set up in place (pinned, screwed, or clipped), the process of using it is quite simple and easy. Although the upfront costs of conventional formwork may be a little less, time is money!

6. It’s fire-proof.

This is a big plus if formwork needs to be left out unattended for any period of time while concrete is setting or before/after a project begins. You won’t have to worry about any fire hazards.

7. It’s safer.

Because it’s rigid, durable, and stays in place better and because it often comes with built-in safety features, engineered formwork can reduce injuries and ultimately worker’s comp claims.

Whether engineered forms are a better choice than conventional forms will ultimately depend on the needs of your project, but there are certainly a lot of advantages to engineered formwork in general. Looking into used engineered concrete forms may be a great idea if you’re on the fence about investing in conventional or engineered. It could ultimately be a more worthwhile investment that offers greater returns in the long run.

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The WTF Aluminum Concrete Forms System is unique because it forms all of the components in the structure including, walls, floor slabs, columns, beams, stairs, window details, balconies, and various decorative features in exact accordance with the architect's design. No other system can match WTF Aluminum Concrete Forms flexibility to handle all design conditions.

The WTF Aluminum Concrete Forms System is erected by unskilled labor and without the need of hoisting cranes. The largest component weight is not more than 32kgs (70 lbs). This enables a single worker to handle the aluminum concrete forms components. The forms and other sections are secured and fixed with steel pins and wedges with steel formwork ties.

The WTF Aluminum Concrete Forms System for concrete construction is the most versatile construction system in the world.

Unlike other systems, it is equally suited to construct both high and low rise structures.

The Aluminum Concrete Forms System is specifically designed to allow the rapid construction of multiple unit projects. The system is cycled daily to achieve optimum productivity.

The simplicity of the WTF aluminum concrete forms systems is ideal for unskilled labor and enables unskilled labor to achieve the highest of production rates.

Every component is light enough to be handled by one worker, minimizing the need for heavy lifting equipment.

The only tool needed to erect the concrete forms is a hammer.

WTF aluminum concrete forms system enables the developer to cast most if not all elements of the structure.

This includes structural, non-structural, and architectural elements.

The aluminum concrete forms system for these structures included all elements, structural, non- structural, and architectural. The architectural elements include, radius headers, decorative columns, pitched concrete roof, and rain gutters cast directly into the decorative moldings.

Casting all elements with aluminum concrete forms achieves a cost savings of 10-20% over traditional methods.

Casting all elements also speeds construction 30 - 50% over traditional methods. This is achieved by the speed of the aluminum concrete forms system, the reduction follow on trades, and the ease of finishing the surfaces.

One of the principal technical features which enables the speed to be attained using a single set of aluminum concrete forms is the unique deck beam system.

This allows the concrete forms removal to take place while leaving the deck supports undisturbed. The aluminum deck formwork can then be reused immediately.

Because openings are so precise, the developer can be confident in the pre-purchase of doors and windows. Often times the developer can purchase these items for an entire project with huge cost savings.

Because the WTF aluminum concrete forms is constructed with the highest quality aluminum and welded with robotics, developers can expect 2,000 uses or more with proper care.

Often times the concrete forms outlives the life of the project and can be cycled to a new project. Because the concrete forms are modular 70- 90% of the forms are easily adapted to new construction projects.

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