Aluminum formwork and wood formwork are the two most commonly used formwork materials in the construction industry at present, they have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we will compare them from many aspects below.
First, the nature of the material.
Aluminum formwork is a kind of formwork with aluminum alloy as the main material, which has strong durability and can be used repeatedly for many times. In contrast, wood formwork is made of wood as the main material, and its appearance quality is average, the durability is poor, and the number of uses is limited.
Second, the production process.
The production process of aluminum formwork is relatively complex, and it needs to go through multiple processes to be completed, but its precision is high, and the assembly speed is fast, which can greatly shorten the construction period. The production process of wood formwork is relatively simple, but it needs to consume a lot of wood resources, and its assembly speed is slow at the same time, and the construction period is longer.
Third, the cost of construction.
The unit price of aluminum formwork is higher, but it can be reused many times, and the overall cost is low. The unit price of wood formwork is low, but its use is limited, and the cost is high in the long run.
Fourth, the difficulty of construction.
The weight of the aluminum formwork is large, and it needs to be installed with large lifting equipment, but its high precision and fast assembly speed can greatly reduce labor costs. The weight of the wooden formwork is lighter and the installation is convenient, but its precision is lower and requires more labor costs.
Fifth, environmental performance.
Aluminum formwork can be reused to meet the requirements of green buildings. Wooden formwork is generally discarded after use, which is not conducive to environmental protection.
To sum up, aluminum formwork and wood formwork have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the specific choice of which material needs to be considered according to the actual situation. However, in general, the use prospect of aluminum formwork is broader, and it is expected to become a mainstream formwork material in the future.