Duraform.com - Concrete Forming

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you rent forms?
Yes, we do rent to individuals and businesses in Wisconsin. Credit card and cash sales only. No personal and/or business checks accepted for rentals. Please contact our Corporate Sales Staff at (608) 849-3000 for pricing and availability.

What kind of plywood do you use to manufacture DURAFORM® panels?
DURAFORM® forms are manufactured using plywood that was rated by the American Plywood Engineers as being the optimum configuration for concrete forming applications. Our plywood is 1 1/8" 11 Ply Structural I Douglas Fir with a High Density Overlay.

How do you form angle walls for bay windows, etc?
DURAFORM® manufactures corner sets that allow these angles to be easily poured. We have several options available. Possibilities include 45 degree inside and 135 degree outside fixed corners or our 4 x 4 hinged corner could be substituted for the 45 degree inside corner. Also available are 45 degree outside corner clips, which are used in conjunction with the proper size fillers to replace the 135 degree fixed outside corner.

Why do some of your ties have a crimp or bend?
The DURAFORM® Crimp Tie is designed so it will not spin in the wall when you are stripping. This reduces water leakage in the wall. The crimp in the tie also helps secure the re-bar.

What makes your system superior?
We know our system is superior and this is not just an opinion. Historically, we were the first to manufacture a 1 1/8" forming system with attached hardware. The design was so efficient that very soon there were copies of the DURAFORM® System being manufactured. If it wasn't the best, who would copy it? As a company, we are always looking for any technology to improve our system. Over time we have made changes as necessary including chamfered edges, improved accessories, sealed form edges, and most recently the change to a "boron" latch. Our manufacturing standards result in consistant quality, add to that the strongest latch in the industry, as well as the best plywood, and it is a logical conclusion that the DURAFORM® System is superior.

Can I use your forms to pour walls of any thickness?
DURAFORM® manufactures ties in lengths from 4" to 72" and custom longer sizes. Basically, any wall size can be poured using the proper length tie.

What do you use to treat the forms so they will release from the concrete?
We recommend a concrete form release agent such as Duracote. We have both a concentrate and a ready-to-use formulas available in 5 gallon and 55 gallon sizes.

What is the advantage of the DURAFORM® Deluxe System over the steel ply form?
The DURAFORM® system is much quicker to put up. All the hardware is attached and you can immediately begin putting them in place. The DURAFORM® system is also lighter in weight comparison to a steel-ply system.

How high can the Deluxe System be stacked?
Foundations as high as 24' and greater can be accomplished with the Deluxe System, 6-Bar spacing. As long as you properly place right walers and bracing, and watch your rate of pour, the Deluxe System can meet your requirements.

What, if any, are the advantages of the DURAFORM® Deluxe System over an aluminum form system?
The obvious advantage of our system is the cost. An average DURAFORM® set usually costs less than half of the price of an aluminum set. Accessories are also significantly less. The DURAFORM® System is also easier to set windows and vents. With the DURAFORM System, you need only one grade of form release agent over the entire life-span of the form. With aluminum, various grades are required over the life span of the forms.

Must I use a footing strip for your system?
Unlike other form systems, the DURAFORM® Deluxe System does not require a footing strip. Our forms simply "free-float" on the footing, adding to a superior speed advantage. There is no need with a DURAFORM® System for a perfectly level footing.

Who exactly is purchasing the DURAFORM® Deluxe System?
Any foundation contractor or block mason who is looking for a faster, more efficient, and more cost effective wall system.

Why should I purchase a forming system from DURAFORM®?
Since 1957, DURAFORM® has been the leader in innovation and improvements in concrete forming systems. No one else can offer the superior blend of quality products, dependable service, competitive pricing, and people who want to see their customers and their customer's business succeed.