We all know that the construction of a house begins with the construction of the foundation. However, the latter will be almost impossible to build unless special constructions are made first.
Formwork, created with your own hands, allows you to pour a high-quality base according to the required dimensions. This type of construction is used very widely in construction when pouring concrete at large construction sites. Formwork panels, which are usually pre-prepared, are mostly made of wood, but they can also be made of plywood or metal.
During the planning, the formwork is hammered together on the work site with their own hands. The height of the panels depends on the height of the required foundation. Basically, when assembling the frame, bars, nails, staples and screws are used. The structure must be strong, because when concrete is poured, it puts serious pressure on the box.
This construction can be not only for the foundation, but also do-it-yourself formwork for ceilings, for example, when multi-storey construction is underway. The principle of installation is different from creating a foundation.
According to the type of formwork, made by hand,may be removable or non-removable. As a rule, the removable one is removed immediately after the foundation has more or less settled and gained strength. These panels can be used repeatedly in the construction of bases.
In construction, do-it-yourself wall formwork is often done, which is built using a separate technology. It is quite reasonable to use it not only for casting walls from scratch, but also for repairing defective places in the structure. Today, two types of formwork are most often used:
1. Stationary.
2. Collapsible-adjustable.
Stationary formwork is a structure that is assembled from individual elements. To do this, use boards of different widths, fasteners, bars. This method of building formwork is quite old, but to this day it is used in the construction of private and public buildings. Typically, the structure is prepared in spans, which are needed according to the location and size of the foundation. The boards are fastened together with the help of bars, which are sewn with a screw or a nail. To fix the formwork in place, use props and embroider on top with short planks. The gaps that are observed in the formwork panels can be hammered with slats.
Clapping formwork
This type already has ready-made elements that are easy to assemble and disassemble, using as a template for a new foundation.
It is used for almost any reinforced concrete work. Do-it-yourself formwork,removed at the moment when the solution begins to solidify. The principle of collection is similar to the previous option.
With the help of these formwork methods, you can build a foundation of almost any complexity. The latter option will be convenient for those who are engaged in construction under the order. There will be no need to pick up boards and assemble panels every time, it will be enough just to strengthen everything in place.
