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What are the advantages of using Plastic Formwork over Woodden Formwork?

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Asked: June 29, 20202020-06-29T18:11:55-07:00 2020-06-29T18:11:55-07:00In: Construction Site Related
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What are the advantages of using Plastic Formwork over Woodden Formwork?

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    2020-10-06T14:46:49-07:00Added an answer on October 6, 2020 at 2:46 pm
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    What are the advantages of using Plastic Formwork over Woodden Formwork?

    Hi, Advantages of using a plastic formwork rather than wooden homework.

    1. It does not degrade
    2. It has long life.
    3. Does not effect by chemicals.
    4. It is water resistant.
    5. High tensile and compressive strength.
    6. Easy to place and maintain
    7. Interlocking is possible in plastic shuttering
    8. Able to construct for customised shapes and sizes.
    9. It is lightweight.
    10. It is reusable and easy to clean.
    11. It is easy and fast for setup.
    12. Not requirement of skilled laborers.
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    2020-10-06T17:06:59-07:00Added an answer on October 6, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    There are many advantages of using plastic formwork over wooden formwork but the main advantage is we can handle plastic formwork very easily rather than handling wooden formwork because plastic formwork has light weight. Also plastic formwork is good resistant against water. And any type of complex shaped structures can be prepared easily.

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    2020-07-05T11:02:36-07:00Added an answer on July 5, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Plastic formwork may be preferred over wooden formwork because :

    • Lighter weight
    • Standard sized formwork needed, so no need to custom make at site
    • Longer lifespan of well stored
    • Easy to fix and remove
    • Large projects require a large amount of shuttering making plastic formwork more economical
    • Interlocking possible in plastic shuttering
    • Can be used over 100 times
    • Similar shapes required in large housing schemes
    • Higher weather resistance
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    2020-07-05T18:21:48-07:00Added an answer on July 5, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    There are many advantages of the plastic formwork over conventional or wooden formwork are mentioned below:

    1. It is lightweight so easy to transport anywhere.
    2. water resistance
    3. leakage proof
    4. fast and easy setup
    5. reusable
    6. flexibility in terms of size
    7. plaster cost saving because of their good finishing
    8. environment friendly
    9. easy cleaning
    10. no skill labor required for set up
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    2020-06-30T18:46:24-07:00Added an answer on June 30, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    Advantages over wood formworks,

    • Light Weight
    • Easy to handle
    • Can be exposed to rain

     

     

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