Supplying Quality Formwork for Construction in Southern Africa
Construction is a vital part of any healthy economy. It allows for the infrastructure necessary for growth. However, construction should also meet certain criteria in order to meet the demand for economic and societal growth. It should be cost-effective, timeous, and done according to strict guidelines and standards to ensure the safety of the people using the structures. As a trusted manufacturer and supplier of components used in construction – such as formwork and scaffolding – we at Disc-O-Scaff take this mandate very seriously and strive to deliver only the highest quality products.
What Is Formwork?
This refers to the “mould” or shuttering used to form the casing into which the building material – usually concrete – is poured in order for it to take on the intended structural shape needed for the construction project in process. It can be set up in many different shapes and sizes, depending on the required application, and is left in place until the concrete becomes hard and retains its shape and structural integrity.
Why Is Formwork So Important?
Concrete shuttering has extensive benefits in the construction industry. The main advantages it offers include:
- Faster construction times
- Lower construction costs, due to reduced transportation needs and shorter labour engagement periods
- Increased construction capabilities
Formwork Requirements
Good and proper shuttering needs to meet a number of requirements. Some of the top considerations include:
- The ability to withstand dead and live loads
- Be waterproof, so that it does not absorb water from the concrete
- Keep defection and shrinkage to a bare minimum
- Stop or minimise the leakage of concrete
- Resist warping when exposed to the elements
Formwork Products Available at Disc-O-Scaff
The extensive Disc-O-Scaff product range includes all the forms, panels, and attachment accessories needed to provide a full-service solution. The following products are available – many of them in varying sizes to make them suitable for any and every construction project:
- Filler panels
- External corner angles
- Flex form panels
- Economy panel column boxes
- Circular column boxes
- Kwikstrip beams
- Double-headed jacks
- Cantilever brackets
- Folded decking panels
- Deck fillers
- U-head jacks
- Box floor centres
- B-clamps
- C-clamps
- Internal corner panels (ICPs)
Why Get Your Formwork From Disc-O-Scaff
In addition to our wide range of products available, we are trusted suppliers to numerous construction projects – large and small – throughout Southern Africa. All our products and components are engineered in-house and manufactured strictly in accordance to regulating standards using SABS-approved materials. To find out more about our formwork products and to request a quote, contact us today.