Polyethylene Fabric Footing

The FastFoot Footing System is a high-density polyethylene fabric that is staked and anchored using conventional lumber to create a form for footings. The fabric stays in place and provides waterproofing protection for the footing. This system creates a fast and efficient way to create footings in a variety of built environments. A single 12.5 pound roll of FastFoot forms the same footing as 900 pounds of lumber, representing a dramatic increase in efficiency. Footing lumber is discarded after several reuses because of alkaline damage. FastFoot protects all lumber and stakes from concrete.

  • Made of high-density polyethylene fabric, FastFoot is a green replacement of lumber and plywood for forming concrete footings.
  • A 100′ roll of FastFoot forms the same concrete as 1,500 pounds of lumber.
  • FastFoot is now printed in three colors for easy reference of footing width lines and QR codes for onsite reference to the installation guide.
  • Nominated in 2010 and 2012 as the Contractors’ Choice product of the year. Click on image to visit Concrete Contractor website.
  • FastFoot is ideal for residential and commercial strip footings and pad edging.
Prevents Concrete Damage

FastFoot is a closed form this eliminates the need for form boards and prevents any damage to the concrete and from screed boards and stakes. This means your 2x4s and stakes can be re-used indefinitely. All of the lumber used to support and stake the forms during the pour can be reused on future projects or other areas in your project.

Adapts to Uneven Ground & Rock

Special colored width lines allow FastFoot to be ‘let out’ or ‘pulled in’ to accommodate uneven excavations. No need to scab lumber on the sides of your footings or shovel the ground to achieve the footing depth.

FastFoot is perfect over rock or other features and will form itself smoothly as you pour.

Ideal for Stepped Footings

FastFoot quickly adapts to the uneven contours of your bank.

No need to waste plywood. Footings are the most basic structural support for buildings in contact with the earth. Building on level ground is straightforward. The footings are very simple and maintain a consistent elevation.

More complicated footing designs are needed with changes in elevation on the job site and this typically requires a “step” in the grade. Stepped Footings allow depth of footings to transition from one elevation to another.

Easily Form Deep Footings

Footing sizes will vary based on soil conditions or engineering requirements. For example sandy soils may have a wide footing that is not extremely thick. Expansive soils may require both deep and wide footings. FastFoot is ideal for deep footings and commercial pads.

Form footings up to 4′ deep. Eliminate expensive and heavy plywood and eliminate expensive re-cycling of formwork.

Prevents Rising Damp

Concrete is both hygroscopic and hydrophilic which means it will wick up ground moisture and water into and through the concrete. This is what leads to a damp and moldy interior. FastFoot is a damp proof membrane, preventing ground moisture wicking into the footing concrete, providing a drier, healthier indoor environment.

This combined with other waterproofing strategies will keep your home and foundation clean, safe and dry.

Prevents Ground Water Contamination

FastFoot is a closed form, preventing cement fines from entering the water table. FastFoot® is a damp proof membrane and prevents impurities from entering the environment. With lumber footing forms, the concrete is in direct contact with the ground, and cement fines could enter the environment.

Stronger Concrete

FastFoot prevents the footing concrete from being contaminated by mud and water, leading to a stronger concrete. In the summer, FastFoot® prevents rapid evaporation of moisture in the sides and bottom of the footing. This ensures adequate moisture for proper hydration of the cement particles.

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FastFoot is a true green product

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– Grant Crosby, Historical Architect, National Park Service (Alaska Region).

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Contributes to LEED Certication

There are seven categories where Fastfoot® contributes:

Main sectionSubsectionDetailExplanation
1 – Sustainable SitesPrereq 1Construction Activity Pollution PreventionWith lumber footing forms, concrete is poured directly on the ground, contaminating the water table with cement toxins. With Fastfoot® the concrete is poured into a membrane, preventing all ground water contamination.
2 – Materials & ResourcesPrereq 1Storage & Collection of RecyclablesLumber formed concrete footings are not environmental because of transportation, storage, and waste. Approximately 35% of lumber forms are sent to the landfill. Fabric forms are very green: 300 times lighter and 1% the space of lumber, and stay in place to prevent ground moisture entering the concrete and causing mold and health issues.
3 – Materials & ResourcesCredit 2.1Construction Waste Management: Divert 50% from DisposalFabric forms divert 100% of forming materials from disposal. Any lumber used is completely protected by Fastfoot® from concrete damage and is reused.
4 – Materials & ResourcesCredit 8
(Canada)
Durable BuildingFastfoot® prevents rapid hydration leading to stronger and more durable concrete. Lumber forms lead to excessive drying and weaker concrete.
5 – Materials & ResourcesCredit 8
(Canada)
Durable BuildingFastfoot® eliminates rising damp, thereby preventing the deterioration of the building structure and interior finishes from mold and dampness.
6 – Indoor Environmental QualityCredit 3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan: during ConstructionFabric forms for footings stay in place to act as a permanent membrane, preventing rising damp through the concrete and into the building interior. Elevated moisture levels are linked to mold and the proliferation of other indoor air borne pathogens that directly affect human health.
7 – Innovation & Design ProcessCredit 1.1Innovative Performance not specifically addressed by LEED®Fabric formwork for concrete footings is a dramatic innovation over temporary lumber forms. This technology is not only more efficient than lumber forms, but offers ongoing benefits to the building occupants for the life of the structure.

Product & Technical Specifications & Dimensions

PRODUCT NAMEITEM CODE
Fastfoot® II00FF37, 00FF50, 00FF62, 00FF74
Fastfoot® II Sewn Corners00FF37C, 00FF50C, 00FF62C, 00FF74C
Fastbag® II00FB18, 00FB24, 00FB30, 00FB36
SECTION I – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ImperialMetricTest Method
ColorNatural
Core diameterCardboard1.5 in38mm
Constructionwarp10 tapes/in3.94 tapes/cmASTM D3775
Constructionweft10 tapes/in3.94 tapes/cmASTM D3775
CoatingLDPE0.0098 in250 µmASTM D1777
Weight 3.83>oz/yd²130 g/m²ASTM 5261
Strip tensilewarp152.8 lbs680NASTM D5035
Strip tensileweft132.0 lbs587NASTM D5035
Grab tensilewarp166.7 lbs.741.5NASTM D5034
Grab tensileweft146.1 lbs.650NASTM D5034
Tongue tearwarp35.0 lbs156NASTM 2262
Tongue tearweft35.4 lbs157NASTM 2262
Nominal tearwarp45.1 lbs200.6NASTM 2262
Nominal tearweft41.5 lbs184.6NASTM 2262
Water vapor transmission 0.03906 psi0.0272 kPaASTM E96B
Permeance 0.0628 perms3.59E-09 g/Pa.s.m²ASTM E96B
SECTION II – ROLL, BOX SIZE & WEIGHT
00FF37 Edging00FF50 Narrow00FF62 Standard00FF74 Wide
Width (in)37506274
Length (ft)100100100100
Weight/roll (lbs)8.311.213.916.6
Rolls/box8444
Weight/box (lbs)68465768
Box height (in)39273339
Box length, width (in)10101010

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