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.

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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

Why Choose Multi‑Board 400+
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
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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


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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

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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


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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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