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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Garage Restoration – 50 Queen Street, Kitchener


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Job Name: Garage Restoration – 50 Queen Street, Kitchener

Contractor: Brick & Co

Owner: Undisclosed

Engineer/Architect: K Smart

Background:

Sections of the parking garage at 50 Queen Street, Kitchener were leaking water, necessitating remediation. The split-slab waterproofing membrane installed at the time of construction had degraded in some spots. The contractor removed the asphalt top-layer and needed a waterproofing membrane to apply to the exposed concrete deck beneath. The project required the removed top-layer be replaced with concrete, so the membrane needed to be tough and durable. The membrane was also required to not damage or degrade asphaltic rubbers because the rest of the parking surface was asphalt.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

The contractor ultimately decided on Hydralastic 836 with the Reinforcing Fabric HCR supplied by Form & Build Supply. This versatile, single-component waterproofing compound is applied cold. It skins over in as little as 30 minutes and can be applied straight out of the pail, saving time and simplifying its application. When used in conjunction with the Reinforcing Fabric HCR, the membrane can span minor cracks in the substrate’s surface and achieve a higher overall strength.

The contractor was able to easily apply the membrane to the concrete substrate and
up the sides of the surrounding asphalt layer thereby ensuring an impermeable waterproofing solution. From product education right through to application, Form & Build Supply was there to ensure a seamless contractor experience. Our sales staff is ready to help provide solutions so that you can get the job done right. If you’d like to learn more, email Keith Armstrong, here!

MTO 2017-3029 – Scotland Drive Bridge Repairs


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Job Name: MTO 2017-3029 – Scotland Drive Bridge Repairs

Contractor: Mclean Taylor Construction

Owner: MTO

Engineer/Architect: N/A

Background:

Mclean Taylor Construction was required to strengthen and repair exisiting bridge piers on an MTO bridge project.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build was able to supply MBrace Composite Strengthening System, a fiber reinforced polymer system, along with training on how to use it. MBrace is a perfect solution to upgrade load bearing capacities of concrete and masonry structures and restore capacity of concrete structure loss due to deterioration.

Jacob’s Retirement Home Beamsville


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Job Name: Jacob’s Retirement Home Beamsville

Contractor: Brouwer Construction

Owner: Jacob’s Retirement Home Beamsville

Engineer/Architect: 2M Architects

Background:

Bouwer Construction was working on the Jacob’s Retirement Home balconies which required coating, but due to the cold temperatures the spec’d product was flaking.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build was able to supply MG Krete Fine, both parts A & B, which is fast setting, durable in cold temperatures, out preforms the originally spec’d product, and not to mention is incredibly cost effective.

Loblaws Restoration


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Job Name: Loblaws Restoration

Contractor: Historic Restoration

Owner: Loblaws

Engineer/Architect: Historic Restoration

Background:

Historic Restoration was required to tear down, inventory and rebuild with all the same brick on their Loblaws Restoration project in Toronto. They also needed a tool that would help them easily and seamlessly install two truck loads worth of Cavityrock Insulation.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build suggested ITW’s Insulfast System. The ITW team was able to come to site, showing Historic Restoration how the system worked and how it would benefit them with increased speed and ease of insulation instillation. After deciding that the Insulfast system was the right way to go, Historic Restoration proceeded to use F&B to get everything they needed for the job including: Airbloc 32MR & Cavityrock, to BES 925 Sealant and everything in between.

Kiwanis Pool


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Job Name: Kiwanis Pool

Contractor: Melloul Blamey, Devonshire Restoration

Owner: City of Kitchener

Engineer/Architect: City of Kitchener

Background:

After 50 years, the City of Kitchener needed to restore the Kiwanis Pool, in particular one expansion joint which was having greater than normal movement.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build recommended Emseal Submerseal for its large movement capabilities and ease of
installation. As a result, the pool was finished on time and opened for the season.

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