Trades Guide

Concrete formwork


Trade description

Formworker

  • sealants and adhesives
  • Safety equipment
  • Cleaning and janitorial
  • Fasteners
  • Tools
  • Abrasives
  • Drills

Typical products required

Sealants and adhesivesRoof and gutter silicon| Polyurethane sealant like Emer seal PU250 or Sika Pro
Safety equipmentGloves | Safety glasses, goggles or face shield | ear plugs or muffs | Safety boots | Hard hat | Dust mask | Workwear | Sunscreen
Cleaning and janitorialHand cleaner
Masonry anchorsSleeve anchors | Resins like Chemset | Screw anchors | Ramset style Pins and charges
FastenersScrews| Gas nails | Nails
Plastic and metal strappingSteel strapping for strapping timber - should be High tensile
Power toolsDrill driver | Circular saw | Rotary hammer drill (Dynadrills) | Impact driver | Paslode nail gun | Ramset style PA tool
Nutsetters and driver bits5/16 Nutsetters for hex screws
DrillsSDS Carbide
Sealers | Coatings | Release agentsForm release oil | Curing compounds