What Is Concrete Formwork?
Formwork is the moulding into which wet concrete is poured to give the user greater control over the exact shape of the finished, cured concrete. Formwork can be built with almost anything but is most often built with a combination of timber, plywood, and steel or aluminum hardware. Formwork can either be dismantled after the concrete has cured to an acceptable level, or it can be left to remain embedded on a permanent basis. The various methods and types of formwork have their individual advantages, but unless you’re doing this as a business, the most common type mentioned above, is more than sufficient. Making small bits of formwork for shed or room foundations, walls, or even staircases, can be done with the simplest materials. Home centers sell plywood for this purpose with a glossy finish on one side to prevent adhesion. The basic concept of formwork is the creation of “walls” that will sandwhich concrete poured between them. The height, width, and overall design-complexity of the
