| Safety? |
Polyslab formwork
has been tested under the
surveillance of the SABS and is designed to give a factor
of safety of 2.5. |
| Design?
|
The Polyform design
manual gives easy to use
guidance to Engineers and Architects. |
| Supply? |
Formwork is
available at short notice. |
| Transport? |
Requires only an LDV
+ trailer giving access to difficult sites. |
| Erection? |
Extremely
lightweight, requiring minimum effort. |
| Complex? |
Polystyrene is
easily cut which makes the formwork suited
to any shape. |
| Costs?
|
Cost comparisons
with shuttered slabs show
approximately 25 %
saving. Your Polyform Agent will give
you a free quote for the polystyrene and an estimate
of the reinforcement and concrete required.
|
| Weight? |
The reduced self
weight saves up to 5% per floor on
foundations and the supporting r.c. structure. |
| Ceiling? |
A fully polystyrene
surface which can be
skimcoated, saving on plaster. The ceiling can be moulded. |
| Thermal?
|
Excellent
insulation increasing comfort zone and reducing the
electricity bill for
artificial cooling by ±10% and heating by ±5%. |
| Versatile? |
Suitable for any
slab thickness. Where the ceiling finish
is not important the Poly 'R'
Slab allows the retraction and re-use of
the formwork. |
| Stairs?
|
Polystairs have the
above advantages plus extra
savings and ease of construction. |
| Service? |
Polyform
Agents are committed to give you efficient and
friendly service. |
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