Speed Up Concrete Filling with On-Site Stremaform Placing Services from Fletcher Reinforcing

New Zealand’s construction boom isn’t showing signs of slowing down, making technological innovations in the construction industry more crucial. In light of the country’s current industrial conditions, Fletcher Reinforcing is proud to supply Max Frank Stremaform formwork as well as provide on-site placing solutions to help speed up construction processes and improve overall build quality.

Stremaform is a unique formwork system for working joints that provides benefits relative to using traditional formwork systems. The product consists of a special expanded metal reinforcing mesh that replaces traditional formwork.

With Stremaform, there is no need for scabbling or formwork removal, eliminating interruptions for the second concrete pour. This significantly reduces construction time to ensure you make faster progress, crucial when time is of the essence. It also guarantees more consistent concrete bond performance at construction joints, with shear forces identical to values obtained with monolithic concrete.

Fletcher Reinforcing offers a “one-stop shop” package for construction customers: they design, manufacture, shape, and complete it with reliable on-site placing services by a highly professional team.

The Fergusson Wharf Project in Auckland was recently completed with this complete service package. Fletcher Reinforcing supplied prefabricated pile cages and installing in situ steel for the long deck and mooring dolphin. Stremaform was chosen for this project to install 55 tons of bottom mat steel within a 2-and-a-half-day window.

Fletcher Reinforcing delivered the project within its timelines despite several challenges like buildability or site constraints. The team also reduced crane costs, and saved other operational costs.

A Fergusson Wharf Project Leader had this to say about Fletcher Reinforcing’s role during the project: “Each concrete pour was executed through very detailed and thorough planning. Components for every work face was manufactured, delivered and installed in a very logical order. Stremaform stop end achieved every pour date target set by the project.”

Contact your nearest Fetcher Reinforcing branch to find out more about their excellent placing service or visit the website for more information.