Plastic Shuttering - The new trend in Construction
Formworks are temporary moulds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. In the context of concrete construction, the falsework supports the shuttering moulds. In the past aluminium, steel and timber formworks were used but they have their own disadvantages. The construction of formwork takes time and involves the expenditure of up to 20 to 25% of the cost of the structure or even more.
Formwork systems are among the key factors determining the success of a construction project in terms of speed, quality, cost and safety of the works. Nowadays, most projects are required by the client to complete in the shortest time possible as a means to minimize costs with safety. Plastic formwork systems have been creating a buzz in recent times with their advantages including flexibility, durability and cost-effectiveness.
Plastic Formwork in India is a crucial part of the construction industry, it is used as a mould for a structure. Into this mould, fresh concrete is placed so that it can gain enough strength. The Design of these temporary structures is made for economic expenditure. The operation of removing the formwork is known as de-shuttering.
Conventional formwork made of wood, steel and aluminium bore many detriments, which outweighed the benefits. Wood consumption has a huge and massive environmental impact- deforestation and high price. Moreover, compared to the reusability of plastic, it is very less. Although the reusability index of aluminium forms is satisfactory, the cost factor makes it an unworthy choice. We at Nova Formworks take pride in our plastic formworks, why not try it for your next project?