With theincreasing requirementsof mass construction, shuttering needs to be efficient, modular, replicable,and fast to the mantle and dismantle. And the obvious way to do that was by making them molds in regulargeometrical forms. This way shuttering has been one of the drivers of the modern geometric designaesthetic.

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Shuttering molds come in many varieties:

Timber Shuttering:

Timber shuttering is the traditional wayto make the concrete shape.Timbershutteringhasvery short lifespans.In the new age, we often use film-faced plywood as the scaffolding plank.

Engineered molds:

This is the modern way with the two main materials in use being – steeland aluminum (technically called AluminumFormwork). These have the advantages of speed of setup(modular systems are quickly pinned, screwed, or clipped) and the longevity of metal.

Flexible Molds:

This lies at the cutting edge of shuttering technology. This involves shuttering made of flexible sheets of fabric that utilize concrete fluidity to create interestingnew construction forms.

Shuttering for big projects can get very costly. To help the builders manage costs, innovativeshuttering manufacturers are coming up with creative business models like providing shuttering onhire and offers to exchange old rusted shutter molds for brand new ones at lesser costs.

Shuttering is one of the foundationsof the modern constructionindustry. It is imperative to choose only good shuttermolds from a reputed manufacturer with a proven track record. Builders should refrain fromcompromising on their shuttering investments as good shutter molds can really help in hardeningthe concrete well, leading to strong and robust structures.