DRIER. FROM THE GROUND UP.

Fastfoot® is a fabric footing form that prevents rising damp. Stakes are driven into the ground, 2x4 screed boards attached at the correct height, and Fastfoot® is stapled to each 2x4 to form and protect the concrete from ground moisture.

Fastfoot® residential video

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I - fastfoot® used as a complete footing form

Fastfoot® can be used as a complete footing form, forming the sides and base of the footing as shown below:

Fastfoot® - forms the complete footing

II - fastfoot® used as an edge form

Fastfoot® can be used as an edge form, forming the sides only. Fastfoot® edging is used where the footing (or slab) is too wide to be formed with a single width of fabric.

Fastfoot® as edge form	Forms one side of the footing

BENEFITS

• Prevents rising damp by providing a wicking break between the footing concrete and the damp ground, reducing mold and mildew

• Fast to install, less expensive than forming with lumber

• Lightweight - 120' of fabric weighs only 12.4 lbs. 

• Adapts to uneven ground 

• No forming lumber 

• Less concrete, no leakage 

• Better concrete quality 

  • In summer, prevents rapid desiccation of concrete 

  • In winter, prevents contamination of concrete with mud and water 

• Stay in place form, no stripping of fabric 

• No concrete damage to 2x4s, stakes 

• No leaching of concrete contaminates into ground and water table

For the Fastfoot® Brochure, click here. (PDF)

Fastfoot® Technical Information:

1. Sizes

2. Technical specifications (PDF)

3. Cross section of Fastfoot® for architects (DWG)

4. Material Safety Data Sheet (PDF)

5. Construction Specifications Institute section format

• PDF version

• Microsoft® Word version