The choice of the correct formwork depends on different factors. Each one affects directly or indirectly the cost of use:
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:
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 vs wood and steel formworks
PLASTICWOODSTEELWeight15 kg/m218 kg/m2 (+ 20%)40 kg/m2 (+267%)Work speed and labor cost25 min. total (1 person)270 min. total (1 person)110 min. total (2 people)Accessories and lifting meansno accessories, no skilled personellhammer, nails, carpenter skilled personellhammer, 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.