The architecture of board formed concrete is an art form here are 10 tips that can help you do it right.
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A board formed concrete wall retains the uphill grade and creates visual separation between the swimming pool and motor court beyond.
Retainer walls where the mass of concrete is large at the bottom and tapers toward the top.
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It s been around for a long time but with current design trends it s quickly becoming a very trendy look.
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It is a method of construction that is being used more frequently these days because concrete is extremely well suited as a finished material in modern design and by imprinting the wood grain on the.
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Five on forming and five on pouring.
In this type of construction and in the first pour for walls and columns the concrete tends to lift the form above its proper elevation.
When doing your own concrete work knowing how to form a homemade concrete wall is an essential skill.
Long and low are key elements in modern design and board formed concrete has a textural quality that fits the bill.
Field manual 5 742 gives formulas and tables for designing forms of proper strength form construction.
Board formed concrete isn t a new style.
Grounded richard risner rla asla save photo this outdoor entertaining area has a board formed wall with a fireplace alcoves and a custom wood bench.
Board form concrete panels beautifully combine the movement depth and rawness of both wood and concrete into one product.
Architects love it but it s not an easy detail to get right.
Board formed concrete is the name for a process of patterning concrete that leaves a wood grain image on the finished face of the concrete.
It has texture structure and rugged beauty all at once.