HOW FORMBOLT WORKS

Simply hook the Formbolt onto the steel mesh wire, feed the bolt through pre-drilled holes in the form board, then tighten the nut on the outer side of the board.

Do I need to put holes in my boards every time I do a slab?

No. When you work for a particluar builder, they typically have standard slab sizes and layouts. For these jobs you do not need to put any new holes in your boards. If you work for multiple builders then you may need to drill a couple of more holes in the board, depending on the slab layout.

This is what Danny from DV Concrete Construction, a concreter in Warragul, Victoria who has been using Formbolt for 3 years, had to say:

“We use the same boards for every job. I’d say for 95% of my work, we don’t have to drill any new holes. For the odd job that has an unusual layout, then we might have to drill a couple of new holes in the boards. It’s no big deal. “

Will the integrity of the slab be compromised by putting holes in the form board?

The exact opposite is true.

The integrity of the slab is enhanced with Formbolt because:

1. The boards stay straighter with holes because the tension on the board is in the middle. With timber bracing and star pickets you get cupping on the board because the pressure is at the top of the board.

2. Formbolt holds the pods and mesh in place. This gives you confidence the slab is constructed as designed.

3. It prevents pods from getting crushed by foot traffic and concrete.

4. Formbolt eliminates slab heave from pickets loosening in moist, soggy ground.

5. You get straighter walls. Loosen or tighten the nut to precisely adjust the form board on the string line during the concrete pour.

Will the Formbolt safely hold the boards when pouring a large concrete slab?

Yes. The Formbolt has successfully been used on large reinforced concrete slabs, including a 450m2 slab with 130 cubic meters of concrete.

Can Formbolt be used for different types of concrete slabs, including waffle pod, raft slab, and suspended floor slabs?

Yes. Formbolt is suitable for raft slabs, waffle pod slabs, and suspended floor slabs.