Contractors today have more options than ever before in selecting form and shoring materials and systems., but the key to proper selection is understanding the driving forces behind increased use of engineered forming and shoring systems: economy, contract language and federal regulations, and...
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Chemically active form release agents have been the standard in forming concrete for years. Usually, a petroleum-based substance (such as kerosene or mineral spirits) serves as a carrier for the active ingredients. However, rising oil costs and increased environmental concerns are two reasons you...
The North American plywood industry has been using the same wood veneers and the design values for many years.Changing wood resources, however, have forced North American plywood manufacturers to seek out new sources of veneer and new overlays to provide not only a smoother, more durable product...
APA is cautioning the marketplace to beware of imported panels that in many cases fail to meet North American standards. APA recently tested samples of nontrademarked imported concrete form panels in which the average glue bond performance of the sample did not meet the minimum standard of US...