What are Concrete Forms?

Concrete forms are molds which are used to hold concrete in place while it hardens, ensuring that the concrete sets in a specific shape. For people who work with concrete, concrete forms are a critical part of the process. There are a wide variety of concrete forms in use, ranging from custom forms used to make concrete art pieces, to modular mass-produced forms which can be used to produce standard concrete shapes. Without forms, when concrete is poured, it will pool into a big puddle. Concrete forms are used to hold the concrete in place while it is poured, and to stabilize it as it sets. Once the concrete has set, which can take a varying length of time depending on the size of the concrete pour and the climate, the molds can be removed so that the concrete has a chance to cure. Curing is an important part of the process, ensuring that the concrete is strong and evenly set. After curing, structures can be built on or around the concrete, and other tasks such as painting can be ...  more

Concrete forms are a concrete forming system for designing energy efficient buildings. Advantages of Concrete Forms? Concrete forming systems are quickly replacing more traditional building methods for several reasons. For home owners, they reduce (if not eliminate) air leakage, energy loss, they absorb sound and can last a very long time. For home builders, they are very versatile, easy to install, easy to learn, and cost competitive. Polypropylene Resins for Making Concrete Forms Part of our plastic recycling service involves helping you to choose the right resin for making concrete forms. The main property of our recycled polypropylene is its melt index flow. This value defines the ability of polypropylene to flow. Generally, the higher the melt index the easier the material will flow. At the same time, however, a higher or lower melt index has a direct influence on the properties of the plastic material itself. Although it means a lower flow rate, the lower the melt index is, the ...  more