Multi—Board
400+
About
Multi-Board 400+ is a reinforced long-life PVC formwork board built for the realities of modern construction, delivering over 400 reliable pours in all weather conditions, without the cost or complexity associated with premium alternatives.
About
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· 400+ reuse cycles
· Typically 8-10x longer service life than timber-based formwork
· Excellent plasticity and bendability without failure
· Concrete surface quality remains consistent throughout service life
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· Low water absorption prevents swelling, warping and delamination
· Stable performance in wet, cold, and variable site conditions
· UV resistant for outdoor storage and exposed site conditions
· Insect repellent
· Flame retardant
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· Made to measure to fit different formwork manufacturers and applications
· Lightweight, easy to transport and handle
· Can be cut, drilled, nailed, screwed, and planed like wood
· Simple on-site repair, without the loss of structural integrity or quality
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· Long-life and easy to repair, reducing waste, refurbishment and maintenance cost
· Easy release from concrete surfaces, minimising sticking and surface damage
· No release agent required in standard conditions
· Quick & easy to clean between uses
Why Multi-Board?
Multi-Board 400+ delivers the best balance of service life, performance, ease of use and operating cost for everyday professional formwork.
Why Choose Multi-Board 400+ — Comparison
| Feature | Wood (Timber / Plywood) | Multi‑Board 400+ | Premium PVC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material structure | Layered wood veneers | Reinforced PVC | Homogeneous PVC / composite |
| Typical reuse cycles | 30–100 | 400+ | 600–1,000+ |
| Dimensional stability | Moisture sensitive | Stable in wet and dry conditions | Excellent |
| Water absorption | High | Low (<0.5%) | Very low |
| Swelling / warping | Likely over time | None | None |
| Delamination risk | Present | None | None |
| Concrete finish over life | Degrades | Consistent throughout service life | Consistent throughout service life |
| Release from concrete | Requires release agent | Easy release, no agent in standard conditions | Easy release |
| Repairability | Limited | Simple on-site repair | Specialist repair |
| Handling & familiarity | Familiar | Familiar (wood-like handling) | Less familiar / stiffer / heavier |
| Upfront cost | Low | Medium | High |
| Operating cost (lifecycle) | High | Low | Medium |
| Best suited for | Short-term, dry use | Everyday professional formwork | High-cycle / specialist use |
Wood (Timber / Plywood)
- Material structureLayered wood veneers
- Typical reuse cycles30–100
- Dimensional stabilityMoisture sensitive
- Water absorptionHigh
- Swelling / warpingLikely over time
- Delamination riskPresent
- Concrete finish over lifeDegrades
- Release from concreteRequires release agent
- RepairabilityLimited
- Handling & familiarityFamiliar
- Upfront costLow
- Operating cost (lifecycle)High
- Best suited forShort-term, dry use
Multi‑Board 400+
- Material structureReinforced PVC
- Typical reuse cycles400+
- Dimensional stabilityStable in wet and dry conditions
- Water absorptionLow (<0.5%)
- Swelling / warpingNone
- Delamination riskNone
- Concrete finish over lifeConsistent throughout service life
- Release from concreteEasy release, no agent in standard conditions
- RepairabilitySimple on-site repair
- Handling & familiarityFamiliar (wood-like handling)
- Upfront costMedium
- Operating cost (lifecycle)Low
- Best suited forEveryday professional formwork
Premium PVC
- Material structureHomogeneous PVC / composite
- Typical reuse cycles600–1,000+
- Dimensional stabilityExcellent
- Water absorptionVery low
- Swelling / warpingNone
- Delamination riskNone
- Concrete finish over lifeConsistent throughout service life
- Release from concreteEasy release
- RepairabilitySpecialist repair
- Handling & familiarityLess familiar / stiffer / heavier
- Upfront costHigh
- Operating cost (lifecycle)Medium
- Best suited forHigh-cycle / specialist use
Works harder,
for longer.
400+ reuse cycles
Typically 8-10x longer service life than timber-based formwork
Excellent plasticity and bendability without failure
Concrete surface quality remains consistent throughout service life
Weather and damage
resistant.
Low water absorption prevents swelling, warping and delamination
Stable performance in wet, cold, and variable site conditions
UV resistant for outdoor storage and exposed site conditions
Insect repellent
Flame retardant
Easy to use.
Easy to repair.
Made to measure to fit different formwork manufacturers and applications
Lightweight, easy to transport and handle
Can be cut, drilled, nailed, screwed, and planed like wood
Simple on-site repair, without the loss of structural integrity or quality
Less labour.
Less waste.
Lower operating cost.
Long-life and easy to repair, reducing waste, refurbishment and maintenance cost
Easy release from concrete surfaces, minimising sticking and surface damage
No release agent required in standard conditions
Quick & easy to clean between uses
Multi—Board 400+
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