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FASTFOOT®	RIGID FORMS

Manny Gonzalez, President of the Terra Group International Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, recently formed and poured two slab-on-grade foundations beside each other, one using plywood and the other Fastfoot®. Each foundation was the same size (four bedroom two bath home) so a cost comparison was easily obtained.

CONCLUSION:GREEN doesn't have to be expensive. Fastfoot® was 50% less expensive than plywood and lumber.

• Fastfoot®: $922.36

• Rigid forms: $1,881.72

Click here for cost details. See below for project details.

FASTFOOT®	RIGID FORMS
2x6s were the only lumber required for Fastfoot® edging.	2x4s were used for top and bottom plates and studs, 5/8" plywood for the skin. Compare this to Fastfoot®.
Batter boards and string lines were used to align screed boards.	Setting up the forming panels. Two people were required to lift them in place. Ground had to be shoveled off in high spots and filled in on low spots.
2x6 screeds are installed and braced.	Panels are setup, ready for bracing.
1x4 is used to ensue adequate slack in fabric.	Back panels are setup and braced.
Fabric edge is nailed off 4' on center.
Folded corners nailed in place.
Ready for concrete.
Lateral loads with Fastfoot® edging are 70% less than with ridid forms. Click here for details.
Screed boards are stripped. A GREEN solution to slab edge forming.