Softwood

Formwork Wood

Formwork wood is an essential material in both the construction and industrial sectors. For these applications, fresh‑sawn softwood is used — typically Spruce (Épicéa) or European Douglas, depending on availability and cost efficiency. A slight wane is permitted and does not limit its suitability for temporary concrete structures.

This type of softwood offers the strength required for professional formwork, while remaining easy to process into stakes, wedges and various support elements. With its balanced combination of strength, flexibility and price, formwork wood is a practical and versatile choice for a wide range of projects.

Why Softwood for Formwork?

Strength & Reliability
Provides sufficient load‑bearing capacity for demanding concrete works and temporary structural supports.
On‑Site Efficiency
Supplied cut‑to‑size and easy to machine, allowing fast handling across different construction situations.
Economies of Scale
Competitive pricing and flexible delivery options — ideal for large‑scale projects.

Delivery subject to stock availability.
Free pick up in our warehouse at Zottegem.
Shipping within Europe possible.

Available dimensions and thickness
- Thickness (mm): 23 – 50 – 63 – 75 – 150
- Widths (mm): 100 – 150 – 175 – 200 – 225 – 250 – 275 – 300
- Lengths (m): 3 – 3.5 – 4 – 4.5 – 5 – 5.5 – 6 – 6.5 – 7 – 7.5 – 8 – 8.5 – 9
Exact availability varies by species and project requirements.
Qualities
- Wood Species
  - Spruce (Épicéa) or Scandinavian Whitewood (Vuren), depending on availability
  - European Douglas
- Moisture Content: Fresh‑sawn
- Permitted Characteristics: Slight wane allowed
- Visual Appearance: Natural softwood character with visible knots
- Workability: Easy to saw, plane and process into auxiliary components such as stakes, wedges and temporary supports
- Durability Class: Typically class 3–4 (species dependent)
- Reaction to Fire: D‑s2,d0
Applications
Formwork wood is widely used in construction and industrial environments, including:
- Temporary formwork for concrete pours: Stable, structural support for casting operations.
- Auxiliary structures and support elements: Used for temporary load‑bearing or reinforcing functions.
- Stakes, wedges and spacers: Essential on every jobsite for alignment, levelling and temporary fixings.
- Temporary on‑site provisions: For general site organisation, barriers and support systems.
- Industrial applications requiring robust yet economical softwood: Ideal where durability and cost efficiency must coexist.
Technical specifications