Plastic formworks are the right solution
by Nikola Tosic, 12 October 2017
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The choice of the correct formwork depends on different factors. Each one affects directly or indirectly the cost of use:
- The formwork reusability;
- The desired surface finishing;
- The needed workforce (labor costs);
- The availability of skilled personnel and of lifting means for the installation;
- The formwork’s versatility;
- The available capital.
An efficient formwork system for constructions can, in fact, solve many problems in the building site and represents an excellent way to save costs.
Geoplast has a wide range of formworks for concrete that can offer:
- Reusability up to 100 times;
- Perfect surface finishing, thanks to the internal smoothness of the formwork that guarantee a pleasant look;
- Reduced workforce. Thanks to the formworks lightness, the installation is easy and fast;
- A high versatility and a wide range of combinations to satisfy any kind of necessity;
- An affordable investment.
All Geoplast Formworks are made of plastic and allow the creation of pillars, columns or walls of different shapes and dimensions.
The following is a practical example, that compares formworks made of different materials, for the construction of a square column 40×40, 3 mt. high:
PLASTIC | WOOD | STEEL | |
---|---|---|---|
Weight | 15 kg/m2 | 18 kg/m2 (+ 20%) | 40 kg/m2 (+267%) |
Work speed and labor cost | 25 min. total (1 person) | 270 min. total (1 person) | 110 min. total (2 people) |
Accessories and lifting means | no accessories, no skilled personell | hammer, nails, carpenter skilled personell | hammer, crane, specific training required to use the product |
In addition to being sustainable as our forms are all made of recycled plastic, they are also easier to remove: it is sufficient to clean the elements using just a little water, without any detergent.
Geoplast range of plastic formworks