Answers to Questions
Concrete forming, shoring and chemical systems
If I've never used Symons products before, how will I know how to use them?
Application Guides are available for most forming systems. These guides provide step-by-step directions, technical and safety information. When you place your order, just ask your Symons representative to send you one. Many forming systems also have parts identification charts and safety charts or instructional videos that have other important information. In addition, your Symons representative is able to provide on-site instruction, if necessary.
How many concrete forming systems does Symons make for residential construction?
We have two forming systems that are used in residential foundation (basement) forming: Resi-Ply™ and Steel-Ply®.
Does Symons have systems for paving and slabs on grade?
Flatwork contractors would be interested in Street Smart™ equipment for residential curbs and gutters, industrial slab forming and highway paving applications.
What systems does Symons have for bridge building?
Symons offers Max-A-Form® which is ideal for bridge pier caps and plate girder applications. In addition, Symons has systems for paving, median barrier forming and column forming. Contact your Symons representative for further information.
What systems are used for slab-above-grade concrete construction?
Several concrete forming systems are specially geared to the needs of the mid-rise and high-rise building market. Room Tunnel provides one room per day, per form maximum forming productivity. It is ideal for repetitive room designs. Space-Lift™ climbing framework enables setting, stripping and cleaning of shear wall formwork with minimum crane time. The Truss System and Roller Deck systems reduce labor on multi-level deck slabs. Symons also offers several shoring systems
Does Symons have form liners?
Symons manufactures several kinds of form liners to suit every contractor's needs. Types include SPS™ Plastic, ABS Plastic, Dura-Tex® and Elasto-Tex®. Each type comes in a variety of textures, including many woodgrain, ribbed, fractured, stone, brick, and other designs, including rustication strips and custom designs. A Guide Specification and an index to Form Liners Details (cut sheets) are available online.
What about chemicals?
Please contact Dayton Superior for chemical systems and technical assistance.
I want to be sure of my formwork costs before I bid a big job. Can Symons help out during the pre-bid stage?
We often help contractors during the pre-bid stages to make a viable forming plan. We can supply detailed drawings, parts lists, forming and stripping sequences, etc. Contact your Symons representative for further information.
Can I rent forms?
Many of Symons products are rentable. Components that contractors might use rarely or extra equipment to fill in on a large job are typically handled through rentals. Terms and conditions are available from your Symons representative. Within the United States, contact your nearest Symons representative by calling 1-800-800-SYMONS or go to the Symons Contacts list. Outside the United States, contact your local distributor for options.
Are Symons systems compatible with other systems?
Symons concrete forming systems are compatible with many other systems, or there may be special transition components available. Within the United States, contact your nearest Symons representative by calling 1-800-800-SYMONS or go to the Symons Contacts list. Outside the United States, contact your local distributor for more information.
Can Symons make custom components?
Our forming systems have been specifically designed for maximum adaptability, but if custom components are necessary for your particular application, contact Symons for specifics.
How can I get Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
They are available on this site in PDF format on the MSDS Index, or contact Dayton Superior for assistance.
I need information from the Technical Data Sheets...
They are available on this site in PDF format on the Tech Data Index, or contact Dayton Superior for assistance.
Can I order on-line?
Because Symons has tens of thousands of products, it is currently not possible to order on-line.
How do I contact a sales person to answer other questions?
- The Contacts list gives phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, etc. for each Symons branch and many of our Distributors.
- If you wish to speak with your nearest Symons representative, call 1-800-800-SYMONS from within the United States.
- Outside the United States, see the International Contacts list.
Does Symons have any job openings?
Check out the Symons Careers page to see current job listings at Symons, or the Dayton Superior Careers page on the Dayton Superior web site! Only resumes sent to jobs@symons.com or talentsearch@daytonsuperior.com are read.
