One of the qualities that make aluminum formwork unique is its ability to be used repeatedly. Unlike systems made from porous materials, such as wood, aluminum formwork or shoring does not rot. It can be repaired and reused many times. This enables builders to save on time and labor costs, and maximize their savings as they do not have to procure new formwork every time they need to build a new concrete structure. For this reason, aluminum formwork or shoring is highly recommended for extensive projects and the construction of high-rise buildings with a significant number of identical stories.
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Any construction company that is serious about minimizing its carbon footprint and contributing to efforts to protect our planet’s natural resources must consider using an aluminum formwork or shoring system. As it is predominantly made from recycled aluminum, and is renewable and can be reused multiple times, this formwork system will enable you to minimize the amount of waste your project will generate. This will in turn support a safer and tidier construction site. In addition, aluminum produces fewer carbon emissions compared to other materials.
It is no secret that assembling and installing formwork can take up a significant proportion of the overall construction time. In some instances, installation may also require additional labor and technical expertise. Fortunately, if you decide to use aluminum formwork, this is something you can do without.
With an aluminum system, formwork/shoring assembly and installation is quick and straightforward. Shuttering and striking can be done independently as there is no need to wait for a crane. As a result, you will be able to minimize the overall construction time by a significant margin.
Furthermore, additional labor and technical expertise will be unnecessary when setting up and removing aluminum formwork or shoring. Extra equipment is rarely needed because many formwork systems made of this particular material are crane-independent.
As mentioned earlier, aluminum formwork can be used to construct the various components of a concrete building. It is available in a range of standard sizes and can be easily adjusted to meet a project’s specific requirements. This versatility will provide you with maximum convenience and savings.
Aluminum is almost as strong as steel but not as heavy. Unlike timber, it doesn’t absorb moisture that can cause the material to warp, rot, and swell. Because an aluminum formwork system is made from highly durable and reliable material, it can easily resist high concrete pressures. In addition, because there are fewer joints, the risk of leaks is minimized while durability is enhanced.
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.
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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.