Hi All,
If you are looking for more details, kindly visit Trico.
I am preparing to install 3ââ&#;¬â&#;¢ and 4ââ&#;¬â&#;¢ retaining walls using from liners to create a rock appearance on the exposed side of the wall. No one in our area rents concrete forms so I&#;ll need to build them from lumber.
I&#;ve done concrete work in the past but I&#;ve never worked with form liners and I see a couple of problems building a concrete form which will rely on wire ties. The first problem I see with using wire ties is it will require drilling holes in the form liners to run the wire ties through. The Second problem is the wire ties left in the wall will eventually rust out leaving rust lines on the finished wall.
Is there an alternative to wire ties or a form construction technique to avoid using wire ties? You experience suggestion would be helpful.
-John
Contact us to discuss your requirements of wall ties for concrete forms. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.
http://www.concrete-forms.info/concrete_form_accessories/breakback_tie_graphic.jpg
Form ties are designed to hold the concrete forms together prior to and during the pouring.
They are also designed to be broken off at the onset of form removal.
They beak to the interior surface of the wall where it can then be patch with a cementious product to achieve a waterresistant surface and prevent moisture intrusion via the form tie.
They are easily removed by hitting with a hammer to one side and then to the next.
Not to be confused with the type form tie here that was used in the late 60&#;s where they had to be hit down and upward.
Those were called rabi ties and used 3/4" forms with steel walers.
If you are looking for more details, kindly visit plastic coated wood.