Because the wrong thickness doesn’t just waste material — it ruins your finish.
“The board didn’t break. But it bent — just enough to ruin the slab’s edge.”
It happens when you use 6 mm where you needed 12 mm. Or go with 16 mm when you don’t need the weight.
Thickness isn’t just about strength. It’s about the right kind of strength for the job.
What Thickness Controls on Site
- ✅ How far a board can span without bending
- ✅ How much weight or pressure it can take
- ✅ How many times you can reuse it
- ✅ How stable your slab finish will look
When to Use What:
Thickness | Use Case | Good For | Avoid If |
6 mm | Cover plates, small mold faces | Budget jobs, throwaway panels | You need repetition, or vibration is used |
8 mm | Light walls, parapets, minor slab edges | One-time RCC panels with close spacing | Pour is too wide or vibrating is heavy |
12 mm | Slabs, beams, standard RCC elements | General purpose, vibration-friendly | You need flexibility for tight curves |
16 mm | Wide slabs, decks, high-load structures | Reuse-heavy jobs, consistent flat finish | Need quick handling, lightweight work |
Don’t Choose Based on Price Alone
6 mm might look cheaper. But if it bends mid-pour, your labour cost, finish repairs, and time loss will erase the savings.
16 mm where 8 mm would work? That’s just dead weight and wasted cost.
Choose Based on Your Site Conditions
Ask yourself:
- Are you pouring wide slabs or tight verticals?
- Are you using mechanical vibration?
- How many repetitions do you expect?
- Is surface finish a top priority?
Final Word: Choose Smart, Not Just Cheap
Don’t guess. Don’t waste.
Choose based on load, finish, and repetition — not just price per sheet.
Still not sure what thickness is right for your job? |
Book a consultancy call; we’ll guide you based on your site load, repetition needs, and budget. Contact us at – 91+ 9685727927 |
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