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Our Featured Pecora Products
November 4, 2025
Check out our blog post on our two featured Pecora products, the HB1100 weather proofing traffic coating system and the Dynatrol I-XL Hybrid sealant. See today!
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Why We Love Proline’s Decorative Mats and Stains
October 2, 2025
Get in the know surrounding everything about Proline's decorative mats, stains, washes and more. Learn why we love so many of their products today.
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Why You Should Become Familiar With The MudMixer
September 15, 2025
Learning everything about the new Mudmixer concrete mixer. An innonative new product taking the industry by storm.
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Why The DeltaVent SA is Taking the Industry by Storm
August 21, 2025
Learning everything you need to know about the popular Delta-Vent SA Vapour Barrier. What it does and why it's useful. Plus where you can find it!
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The Issues Surrounding GUL Cement and What You Can Do About It
July 2, 2025
Learn everything you need to know when it comes to the health of your concrete using Portland limestone GUL cement. Learn how to properly cure your concrete with the right methods and products needed.
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Canadian Concrete Expo 2025
March 18, 2025
Form & Build could not be more excited to once again be at this year’s Canadian Concrete Expo in Toronto! 2025 marks 50 years in business for Form & Build, and to kick off our celebrations we are proud Platinum Sponsors of CCE. To continue the celebrations on we have exclusive deals on a variety of Tomahawk products and in-booth promotions for brands such as Metal Forms, Husqvarna, Bosch and more. Not only that, but we have a custom code for free admission to the event. You can get your code by clicking this link right here. Make sure to come and see us at booth #2561 on February 12th and 13th at The International Centre for even more great things, maybe some merch and a chance to win a Bosch radio if you’re lucky! We’re excited to see you there.
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Getting Familiar With Henry Blueskin
March 18, 2025
At Form & Build Supply, we know how important it is to protect your construction projects from the elements. Whether it’s water, air, or vapour ingress, the right barrier is crucial to maintaining the integrity and longevity of any building. That’s why we’re proud to offer the Blueskin line of products from Henry Company. This line reliably protects against air, vapour, and water intrusion. Blueskin products, like the VP160 and SA, are engineered to provide superior performance and long-lasting protection.
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Getting to Know Pecora
March 18, 2025
Here at Form & Build, we care deeply about protecting your concrete. Whether your building project is simple or complex, we know you will invest a good chunk of its budget on the concrete. So why not protect that investment? For nearly 50 years, it has been our mission – one might say obsession – to bring you the absolute best products. Products you can be confident will extend your concrete’s service life and let you get the most for your money.
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Getting to Know Sealants
March 18, 2025
Sealants are an essential tool in the construction industry. A sealant is a substance used to block the passage of fluids through the surface or joints of materials. They also prevent the passage of air, dust, noise, or contaminants into or out of a structure. Not to be confused with sealers which form a thin surface layer and may penetrate to provide surface protection when sealants are primarily used for filling voids, gaps, cracks, and joints. There are a variety of sealants each with different purposes and properties. We’ll discuss many of the most popular sealants.
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The Importance of Pour Rates When Forming Concrete
March 18, 2025
Concrete forming can be tricky, however, not when you’re prepared and knowledgeable on the subject. There are many factors that can influence the success of your concrete forming project, but the likely most important factor is the pour rate of concrete. Pour rates refer to the speed at which you can safely pour concrete into your forms. The faster concrete is poured the more pressure is exerted on the bottom of the forms as Hydrostatic pressure builds. Much like if you were to dive into a swimming pool, the deeper you dive into the water the more pressure you experience. This is the reason why most forms blow out at the bottom of the form rather than the center. A blowout is the failure of either the form or the tie bursting. Blowouts are caused by 2 things:
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Concrete Forming 101
March 18, 2025
The world of concrete forming has many details and intricacies. Concrete forming is necessary for almost any kind of large-scale construction. There is a lot to concrete forming and to be consistently successful with forming, you need as much expertise as you can get. Luckily, here at Form & Build, concrete forming is what we do best. Stacked with a team full of experts, we’re glad to be able to share our expertise. What’s the point of having this knowledge if we aren’t going to share it right? Today we’re going to discuss the ins-and-outs of everything related to concrete forming. From helpful and important advice to the specific details of accessories, we’re here to help educate.
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A Closer Look at Marshalltown’s Placers
March 18, 2025
We know that Marshalltown’s placers are an indispensable tool in the arsenal of construction professionals. Largely because these placers offer top of the line precision and efficiency in concrete placement, crafted with high attention to detail and utilize high-quality materials; Marshalltown’s placers excel in spreading and smoothing concrete and other construction materials with ease. Featuring ergonomic designs and sturdy construction and are engineered to withstand the rigors of daily use on busy job sites, ensuring reliable performance and longevity. It’s the thoughtfully crafted handles and lightweight construction that cause less fatigue during extended use, allowing workers to maintain peak performance throughout the day.