Concrete Form Comparison Chart
MFG Construction & Water Products (MFG CWP) offers an extensive range of fiberglass concrete forms that consistently outperform comparative steel, wood, cardboard, styrofoam or plastic alternatives.
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Uses/applications |
Fiberglass |
Steel |
Wood |
Cardboard |
Styrofoam |
Plastic |
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Decorative finish |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Architectural |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Non decorative |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Reusable |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Industrial |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Commercial |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Residential |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Utilities |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Pile restoration |
✔ |
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Benefits |
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Free of bending damage |
✔ |
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Free of breakage |
✔ |
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Free of rust |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Lightweight |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Repairable for reuse |
✔ |
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Reusable |
✔ |
✔ |
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Corrosion resistant |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Pile repair and restoration |
✔ |
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Labor savings for use |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Smooth decorative finish |
✔ |
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Ease of use |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Design flexibility |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Weather resistance |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Reduced concrete material usage |
✔ |
