WHAT ARE CONCRETE FORMS?
Have you ever looked at a piece of architecture or a landscaping feature and thought, “Wow, that’s incredible?” That “wow factor” you’re referring to is all thanks to concrete forms.
Construction crews use concrete forms for many different reasons and concrete forms are made from many different materials. In this blog, the concrete forming professionals at Trihill will go over the various types of forms and what projects they are best suited for.
WOODEN FORMS
Considered the most conventional and basic variation of the concrete form, wooden forms are rarely used for projects more than 6 inches in height. In this form, wooden boards are fastened together in the desired shape, usually for a driveway, patio or pool deck.
Concrete technicians use advanced levelling tools to add a proper slope or ensure absolute flatness. Wooden forms are also very sustainable, with the ability to be used many times over if the proper lubricants are applied to the frame before the pour.
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
Insulated concrete forms, sometimes referred to as ICFs, are essentially blocks composed of materials used for insulation. These building blocks are often used in the construction of foundations, acting as the outline for walls in the basement of a home or business.
The forms are not removed from the structure, they remain part of the final pour once the concrete dries. Because of its insulating properties, this concrete form is among the best choices a consumer can make when considering energy efficiency.
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
Insulated concrete forms, sometimes referred to as ICFs, are essentially blocks composed of materials used for insulation. These building blocks are often used in the construction of foundations, acting as the outline for walls in the basement of a home or business.
The forms are not removed from the structure, they remain part of the final pour once the concrete dries. Because of its insulating properties, this concrete form is among the best choices a consumer can make when considering energy efficiency.