FUVI® Formwork Comparison
Specification |
Wood |
Metal |
Aluminum |
FUVI® Coppha |
Reusability |
5 – 10 Times |
20 – 50 Times |
Over 100 Times |
Over 100 Times |
Surface Quality |
- Good, |
- Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Weight/manageability |
Average |
Heavy |
Lightweight |
Very lightweight (7kg/m²) |
Safety |
Average |
Dangerous |
Good |
Excellent |
Maintenance Cost |
N/A |
High |
Average |
Low |
Recyclability |
Cannot be recycled – Wasteful and difficult to dispose of |
Limited |
At least 20% |
At least 20% |
Storage |
Store in warehouse to prevent weathering |
Store in warehouse to prevent weathering |
Store in warehouse to prevent weathering |
No warehouse required |
Smooth Concrete Finish
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The FUVI's® Formface Panel System do not absorb water, this means adhesion to concrete is minimal and the cast concrete finish is smooth. FUVI® Coppha produces a concrete finish that does not require plastering. |
FUVI's® Formface Panel can provide over 100 Reuses
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Even after high numbers of reuses, The FUVI's® Formface Panels are like new and give the same concrete finish as the first time used. |
Lightweight - Safe and Easy to Use
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The FUVI® System has been designed to be safe, simple and efficient in use. Because of this, it is the number one choice; high quality and intuitive for the end-user. |
Quick to Install and Dismantle
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Minimal Maintenance Cost
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The FUVI's® Formface Panel requires no chemical release agents or oils. Any concrete residue can be removed with water only. |
Environmentally Friendly
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After hundreds of uses, The FUVI's® Formface Panel can be returned and recycled in a FUVI® factory. FUVI® Coppha does not create environmental waste but can give a return of around 20% to the customer. |
Easy to Store
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Due to its plastic composition, low concrete adherence, no corrosion or decay, and water-only cleaning, the panels maintain good condition. Outdoor storage is suitable with no degradation due to weathering. |















