{"id":2094,"date":"2020-10-27T20:11:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T20:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fastformsystems.com\/uk\/?p=2094"},"modified":"2021-03-03T21:10:02","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T21:10:02","slug":"column-formwork-the-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fastformsystems.com\/uk\/2020\/10\/27\/column-formwork-the-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Column Formwork: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Column formwork<\/a> creates a formwork around a column to provide structural support. Columns are generally a support for multi-floor buildings, come in various shapes and sizes and can often be a seen as a decorative feature.<\/p>\n

Formliners can often be used to give the finished concrete a specific pattern, and coloured concretes are also sometimes used to give a required finish. Round columns<\/a> can often be cast with single use circular formwork, these achieve a good finish but are costly, especially if there are a lot of columns.<\/p>\n

Our Fast-Form column formwork system is modular which means that it can be assembled quicker than traditional formwork systems. Depending on the concrete finish that you require, we can supply a range of internal face finishes (formliners) and our formwork can also be easily adjusted on-site to suit the size of the columns needed.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Fast-Form Column Formwork<\/h2>\n

With our bespoke formwork<\/a> we can create any system to suit your individual needs. Not only is it the lightest system on the market, our column formwork also has a unique fixing system which means that it bolts directly onto your slab, removing the need for casting a kicker. Additional benefits of column formwork include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Increased speed and efficiency in construction<\/li>\n
  2. A reduced need for skilled labour due to how simple it is to erect<\/li>\n
  3. Our Fast-Form system can be assembled more easily than traditional formwork<\/li>\n
  4. High-quality surface finishes are possible and formliners can be fitted<\/li>\n
  5. Due to the highly engineered nature of the column formwork system, precision adjustments can be made on the jobsite.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Built With Safety in mind<\/h3>\n

    Often, there is no real risk assessment when timber formwork is used on a jobsite, which can be a very unsafe method of working. The Fast-Form column formwork<\/a> system helps you to meet handling regulations as no part weighs more than 25kg. Other safety benefits of our column formwork include:<\/p>\n