What is Formatube used for? Formatube is a cardboard tube specifically designed to be used by builders to pour concrete columns above or below ground or can be used in ground to prevent soil collapsing when digging. The outer surface of the Formatube is impregnated with a plastic coating for water resistance. The inside is coated with an oil lining to prevent the concrete from sticking to the tube and enables quick release thereby leaving a smooth and straight-lined concrete column. How to use Formatube? Formatube is a cost-effective and easy to use product which is designed to stand upright requiring minimal bracing when used as concrete formwork for inground or above ground columns. Concrete is poured into the cardboard tube and allowed to set. Once the concrete has cured the cardboard is then stripped away to reveal a very well-finished column. Formatube can be supplemented with Plastitube, a plastic liner insert fitted inside the cardboard Formatube to remove spiral marks on concrete and give a class 1 finish, leaving a smooth surface on the concrete column which can be directly painted. What are the advantages of Formatube? Suitable for round column construction Very easy to handle and fast to use Low cost Water resistant plastic outer covering Oil lined inner for easy stripping Optional plastic insert Biodegradable Product Features Light weight Weatherproof Environment friendly
