With Snap Tie Forming! Job-built forming with plywood, 2×4 lumber, Snap Ties and Jahn-style brackets, is still popular on construction sites around the country. Though only a few components are required, time and labor are necessary to plan, mark, cut and drill the plywood. The Jahn-style Waler Brackets are the preferred choice of many contractors. […]
Seven US Factories, Thousands of US Products Even some long-time customers are surprised by the growing list of SureBuilt products. Be sure you know what we make, especially those of you new to the industry, so you don’t miss out on the best value in concrete construction products. Bar Support (slab bolsters and chairs) Bridge […]
In Honor of Labor Day The SureBuilt offices and production facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day. Labor Day celebrates the contributions and achievements of workers, recognizing their role in building society and improving working conditions. The holiday originated in the late 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, a […]
We Have the Uni-Lift Anchors You Need The steel Uni-Lift Anchor remains ductile at low temperatures, making this anchor safe to use, even in freezing conditions. Each anchor is clearly marked for size and capacity. The large, specially-formed head, provides more contact area, yet still fits most existing and commonly used lifting hardware. Anchors are […]
Be on the Lookout for Opportunities Here is a list of things that have been really selling well the last few months. If others are having success with these items, then maybe you should be on the lookout for sales opportunities, too. Coil Rod – Savvy contractors use coil rod to solve all kinds of […]
Use the ParaCleat Fastening Solution! The ParaCleat is an ICC approved fastener and has been developed as a solution for fastening treated lumber to the top of parapet walls. Metal flashing is then easily fastened to the treated wood. ParaCleat can be used to splice edge form boards together and comes with pre-drilled holes. When […]
Still Going Strong After 50 Years! First known as Universal Form Clamp, then as Universal Building Products, and now as SureBuilt Concrete Forms & Accessories, concrete forming and related accessory products have been our legacy for fifty years. With more than 200,000 square feet under one roof in Melrose Park, IL, and six other factory […]
All the Washer Sizes You Need! Whether you call them Flat Washers, Plate Washers or Bearing Plates, we have all the washer sizes you need for concrete forming. Flat Washers are used to transfer tie loads to form frames, walers and/or strongbacks. Just be sure to match the capacity of the tie, nut and washer. […]
EcoForm Saves Tons of Time and Money It’s time to introduce your customers to some of the typical EcoForm applications and explain the savings opportunities. EcoForm is used for footings and non-footing applications, like the “duct banks” used on structures that need to bury utility lines. EcoForm saves crane time, form handling, form rental, excess […]
Call SureBuilt for Your Dowel Assembly! The ProBasket is an alternating tapered dowel assembly for efficient load transfer in concrete floor and pavement joints. It provides joint stability, reliable load transfer and smooth slab-to-slab transition. A properly installed ProBasket minimizes joint spalling. The alternating taper-shaped steel plate allows axial and lateral movement, provides bearing capacity, […]
