RedForm™ Concrete
Forming and Shoring
Concrete forming and shoring refers to the temporary structural systems used to shape, support, and hold freshly poured concrete in place while it cures and gains sufficient strength to support itself and imposed loads.
Formwork defines the shape and surface finish of the concrete element, whether a slab, wall, column, or beam. Shoring provides the vertical support underneath horizontal formwork systems such as elevated slabs and decks
High-quality formwork materials directly affect project outcomes: the flatness and level of forming surfaces determines concrete finish quality; the load capacity of form beams and shores determines how far spans can reach without intermediate support; and the durability of the system determines how many times it can be reused across pours, directly affecting the total cost of the forming operation.
Where
RedForm™
Products Fit
RedRedBuilt's RedForm™ product line consists of engineered wood components, LVL form beams, wales, shores, and I-joists, designed specifically for concrete forming and shoring environments.
By removing the natural inconsistencies found in solid sawn lumber (knots, splits, wane, and grain variation), RedForm™ products deliver predictable, uniform strength across every piece, every pour.
The RedForm™ Advantage
Backed by RedBuilt's decades of expertise in engineered wood manufacturing, RedForm™ delivers formwork built for the demands of commercial concrete operations. Our LVL and I-joist systems outperform traditional dimensional lumber in the areas that matter most: strength, stability, and reuse — helping you pour faster, safer, and with fewer callbacks.
- Supports Heavy Loads
- Uniform, Flat Forming Surfaces
- Available in Long Lengths
- Durable for Multiple Reuse
- Lightweight for Fast Install
- Resists Bowing, Twisting, and Shrinking
Download our guide to see how RedForm™ can cut cycle times and reduce costs on your next project.
Benefits of Engineered Wood Formwork
Supports Heavy Loads
RedForm™ LVL and I-joists are engineered to carry the full hydrostatic pressure of fresh concrete — including high-pour-rate wall forms and elevated slab systems with long spans between shores.
Uniform, Flat Forming Surfaces
Manufacturing consistency means every RedForm™ piece arrives straight, flat, and dimensionally stable — producing smooth, level concrete surfaces that reduce finishing time and costs.
Available in Long Lengths
RedForm™ LVL form beams and I-joists are available in lengths that reduce the number of splices in forming systems — spanning wider bays and reducing the total piece count on complex pours.
Durable for Multiple Reuse
Engineered wood construction resists the warping, splitting, and moisture damage that degrades solid sawn lumber after just a few pours — extending the service life of your forming investment.
Lightweight for Fast Install
RedForm™ I-joists deliver high strength with significantly less weight than equivalent solid wood or steel members — reducing crew fatigue, speeding set and strip cycles, and improving jobsite safety.
Resists Bowing, Twisting, and Shrinking
Cross-laminated veneer construction eliminates the grain-based distortion that causes solid lumber to bow and twist after wet- dry cycles — keeping forming systems true across multiple pours.
Why RedForm™?
Engineered wood formwork outperforms traditional dimensional lumber across the metrics that matter most on commercial forming operations: strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability, reuse cycles, and surface consistency. RedForm™ products deliver all of these advantages in a system designed for the unique stresses of concrete forming environments.
Single-Source Supplier
Work with one supplier across your entire forming system — LVL form beams, wales, shores, and I-joists — backed by a single point of contact for ordering, technical questions, and field support.
Purpose-Engineered Products
RedForm™ components are manufactured specifically for concrete forming environments, with controlled fiber and veneer composition that eliminates the strength variability inherent in dimensional lumber.
Structural Capability
Mass timber systems are now permitted in buildings up to 18 stories under the IBC.