Pecafil: Bespoke Panels and Foundation Forms for Any Application

Fletcher Reinforcing is proud to supply Pecafil – the stay-in-place foundation formwork solution that allows the creation of bespoke panels and forms for virtually any application. Manufactured by Max Frank, Pecafil is an innovation in the construction industry that speeds up construction, improves build quality, and saves money.

Made from reinforcing mesh and encased in a film made from non-toxic, naturally occurring hydrocarbons, Pecafil is the only formwork system in the industry that can be pre-bent, curved or shaped off-site. From ground beams to separation panels, to box-outs, pile caps and bases, Pecafil can be shaped into bespoke formwork systems specific to your build.

Fletcher Construction is currently building the new Hyundai Marine Sports Centre to replace the Royal Akarana Yacht Club at Okahu Bay. When construction commenced in May 2017, they used Pecafil formwork for pile caps and ground beams, having already fixed the formwork to the reinforcing.

Site Manager Randy only had positive remarks about Pecafil’s efficiency: “It's a lot cleaner, so it saves us a lot of time in setting up and getting everything clean and ready before we actually start working. The fact that it's there, you don't have to cut it at all, it's just ready to go. It's a great help.”

Pecafil gives construction workers greater time savings as it eradicates the need for stripping, cleaning, or returning the formwork as Pecafil stays in place. It also allows for smaller excavations as less in-ground working room is required for formwork installation. Finally, Pecafil is a light material that can easily be handled by one person, reducing the need for skilled labour. Pecafil guarantees great savings on manpower and overall construction costs.  

Break ground and pour concrete quicker with Pecafil – the cost-effective foundation solution for your build. Find more information on how to get your build out of the ground quickly and visit the Fletcher Reinforcing website today!