boards and formwork made of wood
Buy formwork and boardsWhat are boards and what do “formwork” mean?
Boards are the side pieces that are first sawn off a log to achieve a rectangular shape. They can be used as raw material for planed timber , as cladding , or in the manufacture of packaging , the latter being IPPC-compliant and heat-treated against pests.
Formwork consists of hollow molds into which liquid concrete is poured. A mold is constructed using wooden boards. The liquid concrete is then poured into the formwork and hardens there. The formwork determines the surface finish and shape of the concrete element or structure. The formwork should not change shape during the concrete pouring process; therefore, it should be constructed as carefully and sturdily as possible.
You will find this stability and quality with us.
Boards and formwork from GELO
We produce in the Fichtel Mountains. Spruce, fir, and pine are used for GELO boards . First, the bark edge must be removed from the boards. This results in widths from 80 to 200 mm – in 20 mm increments.
Thanks to state-of-the-art production facilities, we at GELO can fulfill many of our customers' special requests – all in the best and exceptional GELO quality, directly from the Fichtel Mountains! Just ask.
PURPOSES OF PLANKS AND FORMWORK
Boards can have a wide variety of uses: from roofs and facades to fences. They can also be used for wooden formwork .
Examples of the use of wooden boards:
- roof structures
- Partitions
- Canopies
- other construction projects
- packaging production
- raw product for planed goods
- facade cladding and boards
- formwork for garden walls
- formwork for tool sheds
- formwork for various construction projects in building construction
Advantages of boards and formwork
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- boards made of spruce, fir, pine
- Quality II – IV
- Qualitative and high-quality
- stable and versatile
- length-packaged
- on request: heat-treated, technically dried or dip-impregnated
Buy boards and formwork
GELO boards and formwork – prices
We do not have any cost tables, but rather we agree individual prices with our customers. Simply ask and we will discuss everything else with you directly.
Order boards
Unsee boards can be ordered as follows:
- Length: 2,50m – 6,00m
- Dimensions: 23 x 80 – 160 / 23 x 160 – 300 mm
Order formwork
Formwork can be supplied as narrow or wide products, and it is also referred to as “shortened” formwork, which refers to formwork with a shorter length.
GELO – certification
As a regional company in the heart of the Fichtel Mountains, we have evolved from a traditional craft business into a state-of-the-art timber industry site . In 2001, our GELO plant in Weißenstadt was the first sawmill in Germany to receive the coveted PEFC environmental certificate.
Wood and sustainability – two matters close to our hearts that simply belong together!
GELO has multiple certifications regarding product safety and sustainability .
You can also find our IPPC certificate under the following link (Certificate for the treatment of SIREX or IPPC packaging wood).
FAQ
How high do the formwork boards have to be?
This is easy to determine: you take the depth of the foundation trench minus the layer of gravel plus the overhang above ground level. This gives the required height of the formwork boards. It is best to cut some 20 centimetre long wedges from the battens to support the boards laterally against the garden soil.
What does formwork mean?
Formwork brings liquid concrete into shape and holds it until it has completely hardened. If you build with concrete, you really can't avoid formwork.
Why use wood for formwork?
Plastic, wood or steel can be used as materials for formwork. Wood is considered to be the cheapest. Wood is often the first choice, especially for DIY projects, for example when it comes to building formwork for self-built garden sheds. Wooden boards are used here, which are fixed in the ground with pegs and then stabilized with cross braces and supported with wedges.
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