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Bonding of finishing is excellent |
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Time is saved building slabs/floors: using COFFOR with the external sides higher than internal sides eliminates the need to remove them after the slab is poured. It is possible to place the forms of the upper slab before the concrete pour of the walls. |
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COFFOR is compatible with any type of floor; hollow core slab, prefabricated slab or cast in place full concrete slab. Single COFFOR panels are also used for slabs. This allows a total uniformity in material used on the site and it eliminates all possible risks of shortage of hollow core material or plywood. |
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Less shutdown due to frost |
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With COFFOR there is less need for struts and supports. It is not necessary to wait for carrying on construction onto the next floor: (1) the load-bearing wall design spreads the load of the slab over a greater surface and (2) concrete poured inside COFFOR reaches an acceptable strength faster because of the rapid elimination of excess water. Struts and support of the slab can be removed faster with COFFOR than with traditional frame structures: it is valuable savings in equipment for the contractor. |
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Construction speed is increased only by adding unskilled labor, contrary to other traditional systems which depend on skilled labor and availability of plywood and steel formwork. |
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Construction shutdowns due to weather conditions are reduced:
• Work can continue in high winds without a crane.
• Work can continue in low tenperatures as the rapid elimination off excess water reduces occurence of ice formation. |
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