With board-formed concrete, concrete is poured into molds and left to cure, then the forms are removed. The creation of plywood created big forms cheaper, though the original forms were made with timbers or timber planks. The attractive wood grain and seepage between planks of board-formed concrete structures have made them increasingly popular.
Grounded – Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
You can see the wood grain and seepage between the timber planks of the board-formed wall.
Grounded – Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Long and low are crucial elements in contemporary design, and board-formed concrete includes a textural quality that suits the bill.
Grounded – Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
This outdoor entertaining area has a board-formed wall using a fireplace, alcoves along with a custom wood bench.
A fireplace surround of board-formed concrete looks as striking as natural marble or stone.
Giulietti Schouten Architects
Vertical boards created the shape with this board formed concrete dining room wall.
WA Design Architects
The pipes for this water feature were readily added to the board-formed water characteristic once the concrete was poured.
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