Raise The Bar Of Safety With Slab Formwork

Posted by Navkaar on October 23rd, 2017

When you are building your dream house or your office space, safety becomes a very crucial step. Hence, builders across the country are taking a welcoming step by choosing slab formwork. Slabs are the bedrock of a house or building and play an integral part in modern buildings. Their foundation is flat and uniform and if you ever think of waiving them off, your building might just collapse. So, security and striking a balance is what makes slab formwork extremely important in the construction line.

Apart from abiding with safety standards, slab formwork has been aiding in accelerating working time. The components that are used are lightweight and easy-to-handle making it a hot favourite. Slab formwork is tagged to be extremely ‘simple’ and follows a systematic assembly sequence. However, while constructing a slab formwork, one has to be very vigilant towards the shape, alignment and also the levels of the specific structure. The levels of the slabs play a key role so it is important to check them before erecting and before concreting.

Not just this, but the levels might differ due to the underpinning of loads incurred or also because of the movement of the formwork. That’s why, it’s important to position and fix the stop boards at the drops before undertaking concreting. Apart from this, a slab formwork comprises of varied components like –stringers, joists, formwork panels, support elements which are of a significant help while pouring concrete when suspended above the ground. Also, there can be a combination of wide-ranging materials like – plywood, metal and sometimes plastic too.

Nevertheless, several times, aluminium comes to rescue instead of plywood. The materials that are used in slab formwork are varying but that solely depends on the size and requirement of the project. Mostly, construction industries prefer to opt for steel when they are eyeing for larger projects. But when it comes to smaller projects, then aluminium and plywood do wonders! Above all, slab formwork is a boon because they are reusable. But for that, you need to maintain utmost cleanliness after the actual usage. Don’t let the concrete built up on them and let the panel stay straight.

Also, if you are choosing plywood, then rest assured that the laminate base will aesthetically help in protecting the wood from moisture. Last but not the least, you can choose from a variety of slab formworks namely – Timber beam slab formwork, Traditional slab formwork, Metal beam slab formwork, Modular slab formwork, Table or flying form systems, etc.

Choosing a formwork is extremely important and taking an expert advice will prove fruitful while constructing your home or office. So, without wasting a minute, call Navkaar and get utmost help and guidance for the betterment of your structure!

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