Earth-Friendly Release for Concrete Forms

It used to be that "going green" meant paying a premium for poor performance on the jobsite. Symons new bio-based technologies can contribute significantly to LEED Credits while out-performing other older technologies.

Environmental Release EF

Environmental Release EF is an Earth-Friendly (EF) form release agent that contributes to LEED EQ Credit 4.2. It is designed for use on a wide range of forming materials, including wood, fiberglass, steel, aluminum, plastic and architectural form liners.

Environmental Release EF is a truly green, biodegradable material, containing no petroleum products.

Environmental Release EF is a water-based formula containing no VOCs, making it VOC compliant in all regions. It is ideal for architectural concrete, precast and general forming applications. The material is non-staining and minimizes concrete dusting.Environmental Release EF is NSD approved for use in potable water structures.

This and all the other Symons chemical products can be referenced from the Internet at: http://www.symons.com/products/brochure/chemical/chemical.htm

What To Do If the Bank Says "No"

It's no exaggeration to say that cash is in tight supply. The credit crisis has left customers, lenders and investors skittish, forcing businesses to re-examine their cash flow. But untapped sources of funds remain.

It's been increasingly difficult to find funding, whether from banks or private investors. If your business is short on capital, consider these alternative funding sources.

Read more in the article on Thomasnet.com

Quick and easy Round Pads

When Winnipeg contractor, Westland Construction Ltd., contacted the local Symons branch, they needed advice about forming two large round pads for tanks. It was a small job, but it had some unique requirements.

The forms for the two tank pads could not utilize turnbuckles with stakes anchored in the ground. Because of the geo-textile membranes underneath them, driving stakes for turnbuckles to plumb the forms was not an option.

Symons immediately suggested Steel-Ply. Because of the low pour height and the slow concrete placing time, it was suggested using 1" steel strapping, the kind used with banding machines, to wrap around the circumference.

Subsequently, the tank bases were completed ahead of time and under budget. Westland commented, "Had we done these in wood, it would have taken a lot longer and the results would not have been nearly as good".