Formcraft building system combines the insulating effectiveness of the polymer panels with the structural integrity of concrete

The Benefits of Formcraft

Formcraft provides an easy means of achieving high standards of structural; energy; acoustic; cost; speed and fire performance.

Strength

• Nothing rivals steel-reinforced concrete for strength and stability. Reinforced concrete walls are known to withstand much stronger weather conditions than the conventional construction systems. The result is a solid, stable and durable structure.

Internal Energy Efficiency

• The walls insulated by the Formcraft building system have an R factor of 2.9 which easily exceed the new Australian standards relating to energy efficient structures. This often translates into a 40% saving in energy costs when compared to conventional construction techniques.
• Walls constructed from Formcraft panels dramatically reduce outside noise pollution and have a Sound Transmission Class rating (STC) of over 50.
• The result is a superior internal environment that is comfortable, quiet and energy efficient.

Fast and Cost Effective

• Formcraft’s advanced concrete forming technology also delivers proven savings in labour, design and transport costs.
• Typically, an experienced team of four can erect and concrete the exterior walls of a specifically designed three-bedroom house in only two days. They generally pour on day 3 and the exterior walls are completed by midday.
• The simplicity of this construction method means that a highly skilled workforce is not required. In fact, DIY is very popular.
• The lightweight and flat packed design enables convenient on-site assembly and the panels are less expensive to transport, making them ideal for use in remote locations.
• Low cost housing kits have been manufactured for developing nations.

Safe and Ecologically Sound

• The durable EPS forms used in the Formcraft system have been treated with a fire retardant and have a 3 hr fire rating.
• Formcraft maximises the amount of recycled material used in all its products, especially the connection system.  These products are inert, hypoallergenic and no CFC’s are used in the production process.
• The result is a strong, quiet and energy efficient indoor environment and an exterior that can be enhanced with a variety of render or cladding systems. Formcraft’s products are designed to facilitate a reliable, high quality and fast track construction system.
• Formcraft is simply a “superior way to build”.