Flatwork Forms

Flatwork Forms

Preferred by leading contractors for over 100 years, Metaforms® offer a wide range of adaptability plus many time and labor saving features. Steel flatwork concrete forms are used by concrete contractors for the following applications: driveways, sidewalks, patios, parking lots, commercial floors, and lightweight paving. In comparison with wood forms, Metaforms® not only greatly reduce setting and stripping costs and completely eliminate costly, recurring lumber bills, but they represent an investment in equipment which will give many years of rugged, dependable service.

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What Can I Use for Concrete Forms?

You can use these materials to build concrete forms. 

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• Wood is the most cost-effective and popular material for concrete forms. Properly built wooden forms are lightweight, flexible and durable. When choosing the wood for concrete forms, select straight, flat lumber with minimal knots.
• Resin-bonded plywood sheets can be attached to timber frames to create large, inexpensive concrete forms, but they are less durable.
• Fiberglass concrete forms are best for projects with curved surfaces, though they are expensive and often need to be custom ordered.
• Steel concrete forms are heavier and more expensive, but can be reused and offer savings in the long run.

Concrete forms may account for a significant amount of a job’s expenses, so reusing formwork can save money, especially on jobs that require pouring multiple concrete slabs of equal size.

Basic concrete forms must have the following qualities to be effective:

• Joints strong enough to prevent leaks
• Rigid structure that withstands the weight of the concrete without bending or breaking
• Design that can be easily reinforced with horizontal or vertical bracing

Construction costs for concrete slabs vary, but average $6 per square foot. The cost of a 30x30 concrete slab is estimated at approximately $5,400. 

Pro Tip: Wood forms can absorb water from the concrete mix. To reduce warping, treat the concrete-facing side of the wood with a sealant.

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