We all know that the construction of a house begins with the erection of a foundation. However, the latter will be almost impossible to build, unless special constructions are made beforehand.
Formwork, created by yourself, allowsfill the quality base to the required dimensions. This type of construction is used very widely in construction when pouring concrete on large construction sites. The formwork panels, which are usually prepared in advance, are made mostly of wood, but they can also be made of plywood or metal.
During the planning of the shuttering with their own handsis built on the site. The height of the panels depends on the height of the required foundation. Basically, the assembly of the frame used bars, nails, staples and screws. The design should be strong, because when pouring concrete it puts serious pressure on the box.
This construction can be not only forthe foundation, also the formwork of ceilings with their own hands, for example, when multi-storey construction is underway. The principle of installation differs from the foundation.
By the type of formwork, made by myself, canbe removable or non-removable. As a rule, the demountable is removed immediately after the foundation has more or less settled and will gain strength. These panels can be used repeatedly when erecting grounds.
Formwork is often made in formworkwalls with their own hands, which is built on a separate technology. It is quite reasonable to use not only for casting walls from scratch, but also for repairing defective places in the structure. Today, two types of formwork are used most often:
1. Stationary.
2. Collapsible and adjustable.
Fixed formwork is a structure thatis assembled from separate elements. For this use boards of different widths, fasteners, bars. This method of building the formwork is quite old, but to this day it is used in the construction of private and public buildings. Usually the construction is prepared by spans, which are needed in place and size of the foundation. The boards are attached to each other by means of bars, which are sewn with a screw or nail. To fix the formwork in place, use supports and expand on top with short planks. Slots, which are observed in the formwork panels, can be clogged with slats.
Collapsible and adjustable 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 virtually any reinforced concrete work. Decking, made by hand, is retracted at a time when the mortar starts to solidify. The principle of collection is similar to the previous version.
With these formwork methods, you canto build the foundation of almost any complexity. The latter option will be convenient for those who are engaged in construction under the order. It will not be necessary to select boards every time and collect panels, it will be enough only to strengthen everything on the spot.
