Fiberglass Form Ties
Architectural concrete walls have quickly become a norm on both residential and commercial jobsites. Advancements in form liners and increased understanding of board forming techniques have revolutionized the ways we view concrete. Although a brand new finished wall looks good when the forms are stripped away, a ticking time bomb lies throughout the concrete. With time, steel ties eventually rust and leave unsightly stains. Over the years, there have been a few different solutions to this problem. One of them has been to use galvanized or stainless-steel form ties. These delay the rusting process, but do not eliminate it entirely. Furthermore, the ends of the ties are visible on the outside of the wall, distracting from the desired finish. To avoid this, a laborious process of breaking back the tie into the wall and then patching the holes is required. What if there was a form tie that never rusts or needs patching?
One attempt at offering a fiberglass form tie utilizes smooth fiberglass rod. Using this rod requires custom assembly of each individual tie. An expensive “gripper” is needed on either side which must be clamped down onto the rod to hold the forms in place. An internal spreader clip and exterior baring plate is also required depending on the form system you are using. At Steel Dog, we knew we could do better. As an industry first, we engineered the very first fiberglass tie for handset forms.
Drop in replacement
the fastest and most cost-effective way
to form architectural walls
Applications
• Architectural/exposed concrete walls
• Water treatment facilities
• Insulated concrete walls
• Applications where steel or rust is a concern
Features
• Eliminates need for cones
• Non-Magnetic
• Non-Corrosive
• Low thermal conductivity (for insulating applications)
Steel Dog fiberglass ties are made to form 4” to 32” thick walls. Because the ties are cut, broken, or grinded at the face of the wall, no breakback is needed. There is simply no comparison when using fiberglass ties.
Users of any steel ply or aluminum form system should look no further than Steel Dog’s patented fiberglass form tie. Serving as a drop-in replacement for their steel loop and flat tie counter parts, forming architectural walls has could not be easier. No added accessories, no added labor, no compromises.