Have a ladder ready so you can reach the top of the forms.
Off form concrete walls.
Wall vertical sides of beam and also columns would need the removal time for about 24 to 48 hours.
The formwork should be removed only after when concrete component achieves its sufficient strength.
Gradually raise the spreaders as you fill the space between the forms.
The care should be taken during the removal of formwork to ensure the stability of the remaining formwork.
The removal of formwork also called as strike off of forms in which concrete is poured.
As your forms fill watch for the concrete to reach the wood spreaders.
Tug the wire up to keep the spreaders out of the concrete.
Pull the spacers out as you pour the concrete.
The strength of the concrete form would be based on the conditions of both temperature and also moisture.
This publication provides guidance on how to achieve good quality off form concrete finishes.
The off form concrete in this sydney home by tkd architects has very distinct joints with a recess or rebate that creates a shadow line on the walls.
Joints between adjoining panels or sheets of concrete can be difficult to disguise and are sometimes accentuated as a feature.