The Most Versatile Vibrating Concrete Tool


Every so often, we get the opportunity to talk about our absolute favourite products, and today is one of those days. This product has been with us for years and we’re proud to carry it because of the incredible results and repeatedly pleased customers who use it. We’re talking about none other than the Rattle Stick EX Concrete Bull Floats. We have supplied numerous flat work companies with this amazing product because it always performs, cuts down on labour time, and if we don’t have it in stock, we have a close relationship with the supplier to get it quickly! Well, what just is the Rattle Stick?

The Rattle Stick EX Bull Float is a concrete bull-floating tool that vibrates to smooth out freshly poured concrete. Like you would use a bull float right when screeding is completed, you can use the Rattle Stick to do the same and to remove excess moisture or bleed water that rises to the surface through the vibrations caused by the tool. This is an incredibly important step in finishing concrete. The adjustable handle allows for it to be used in all sizes of jobs and the various bull float bottoms allow for increased versatility for different bends and curves needed on poured concrete. Overall creating an incredibly versatile concrete bull-floating tool with no question as to why it's constantly growing in popularity. The Rattle Stick EX Bull Floats come compatible with DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee batteries, just be sure to select the specific one that you need!

On top of providing excellent products, Rattle Stick does a tremendous job of uploading informative and interesting YouTube videos on their products. See by clicking here a video uploaded FOUR years ago that holds up great on explaining the various ways that the Rattle Stick EX Bull Float can be used. The videos especially showcase the simplicity and speed in which the Rattle Stick is used on job sites, lowering the labour involved which saves money. Click their channel to see further explanations, live on-site demos, and different applications for the bull floats. Their channel has just about everything you need to find out all about Rattle Stick bull floats.  As you already know now, Form & Build is a proud carrier of this product line and we would love to talk more with you about it on the phone at our number 519-453-4300 or you can go directly to our website by clicking here to check it out for yourself and see how it can be right for you!

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AVRIL Building


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Job Name: AVRIL Building (Autonomous Vehicle Research & Intelligence Lab)

Contractor: D. Grant Construction

Owner: University of Waterloo

Engineer/Architect: Perkins + Will

Background:

The University of Waterloo hired Perkins + Will and D. Grant Construction to design and build their new Autonomous Vehicle research lab, which will house ground breaking innovations in engineering once completed.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Everyone involved wanted the building to stand out with something more than a plain exposed concrete foundation. Form & Build suggested Wall Guard Concrete Faced Insulation from T-Clear. The styrofoam insulates the foundation, and the architectural detail of the concrete topping making an eye-catching finish.

Caledonia Mill


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Job Name: Caledonia Mill

Contractor: Schilthuis Construction Inc.

Owner: Riverside Properties

Engineer/Architect: Kalos Engineering, Invizij Architects

Background:

No amount of money could save the Caledonia Mill, an iconic landmark built on the banks of the Grand River around 1853. After more than 150 years, three major additions and interior changes had made the structure unsafe, the building was leaning towards the river and some of the walls were collapsing. When the community group that owned it gave up on their dream of restoring the building, they approached three partners (one being Schilthuis) to purchase it—and they said yes. The building couldn’t be restored—but it could be rebuilt. After consultation with the local historical society, the mill was dismantled piece by piece, with artifacts, machinery and building materials being salvaged for reuse or display. On the inside, the building will be four-stories of Class A office space, a use that ensured the quiet residential character of the neighbourhood would be upheld. On the outside, the building will look the same as the original, down to the hand-painted “Grand River Mills” and “Caledonia Milling Co.” signs on either side of the upper story.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

With such a large undertaking, Schilthuis contacted Form & Build to get all needed materials and tools, including the Atlas EnergyShield Poly Iso Insulation, which works as both an insulation and a thermal barrier.

Riverside Exhibition Centre


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Job Name: Riverside Exhibition Centre

Contractor: Schilthuis Construction Inc.

Owner: Caledonia Agricultural Society

Engineer/Architect: Structural: Kalos Engineering; Architect McCallum Sather; Civil: MTE

Background:

The Caledonia Fair has been a staple of life in Haldimand County for over 140 years. The growing community of Haldimand County needed a year-round space that can host large events for arts and culture, agricultural education and much more, with the current building lacking year-round heating, proper acoustics & event spaces. The Caledonia Agricultural Society started a complete renovation of the Hall that would, for the first time provide the area with a first-class meeting and entertainment facility.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Schilthuis contacted Form & Build when they required 20,000 square feet of insulation that would allow the building to be used year round. F&B supplied Amvic Ampex Insulated Radiant Floor Heating Panels which will regulate temperature and warm the building in the winter.

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