The foundation will be stronger and last longer if the formwork is done with high quality. Therefore, it must not only be properly designed, but also correctly removed.
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To create a panel of reinforced concrete or concrete, you need to make a structure that will fix the poured material. This design is made of blocks and is called formwork. For its manufacture, polystyrene foam, metal or wood are used.
For the foundation, you need to design a strong and reliable formwork. Make it better with a metal frame and a plywood deck. Almost the entire load during the laying of the foundation will be concentrated on the shields.
When a private residential building is being built, there is a controversial issue about the removal of formwork. There is no specific solution, since a lot depends on weather conditions, what humidity, temperature, season. According to construction standards, concrete is gaining strength up to 28 days. But all this time he should not stand in the frame. Professionals give advice that after the foundation is poured, the formwork should stand for at least 10 days.
But the removal should be done after the concrete has gained its strength. If it is damp, it is not recommended to rush to disassemble the formwork, otherwise fatal cracks will form.