Environmental friendliness of the formwork

Formwork manufacturers are increasingly focusing on the resource-saving use of raw materials and investing in the durability of formwork to reduce the environmental impact. The types of panels and formwork systems used must have a minimal impact on the environment. Formwork types that can be used multiple times can be used.

Formwork sustainability factors

In addition to the number of uses, formwork sustainability factors include a 

• low waste rate, 
• reduced material use while maintaining the load-bearing capacity, 
• the possibility of environmentally friendly disposal or recycling of formwork.

In addition, the use of recycled materials also helps to conserve resources. Life cycle analysis of the most important products, components and use situations can help in the development of new products. Not only production and use are taken into account, but also transport, energy consumption during production, cleaning and repair, and the possibility of further use after the end of the effective service life.

Steel or aluminum formwork

Hot-dip galvanizing of steel formwork and powder coating increase the number of uses and service life. The protective coating on the surface makes the materials resistant to corrosion and damage. In addition, the concrete sticks less, which means that fewer resources are needed to clean the formwork. Steel and aluminum formwork can also achieve a recycling rate of almost 100 percent.

Wood and wood-based formwork panels

The development of wood-based formwork panels has also made it possible to increase the number of applications and thus reduce the consumption of boards and timber. When choosing products made of plywood, sawn timber or wood-based materials, it is important to ensure that they are FSC certified. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification is intended to guarantee that wood products are produced from sustainable forest management. Wood and paper products that bear the PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) seal are also clearly produced from ecologically, economically and socially sustainable forest management. Chain of custody certification makes the entire product logistics from the forest to the final product transparent and traceable. 

Composite panels made of wood and plastic.

Composite panels are also very durable. The advantages of wooden formwork can be combined with the advantages of plastic panels. Such a composite panel, for example, consists of a birch plywood core and a durable polypropylene layer with wood fiber content on the side facing the concrete. If necessary, the wood fiber surface can also be welded directly on the construction site, scratches can be repaired without much effort so that the surface does not lose quality even after frequent use. For the manufacture of plastic parts, you can use plastic leftovers from your own formwork production. After the use stage, such formwork is almost completely recyclable.

VIRASTAR manufactures horizontal floor formwork, which you can buy directly from the manufacturer by calling the phone number in the Contacts section or through the basket.

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