Lightweight and easy to handle, fiber form tubes are for one-time applications that reduce the cost of pouring footings, round columns and piers.
Each tube is made from a heavy-duty cardboard form designed to replace labor intensive wood forms.
Common uses:
- Deck footings (most common)
- Fence post foundations
- Mailbox posts
- Light poles or sign bases
- Structural columns for buildings
- Pier foundations
How it works
- Place the tube vertically in a hole or on a base
- Secure and level it
- Pour concrete inside
- Let it cure
- The tube either stays in place or is peeled away
Result: a clean, round concrete column or footing
Why contractors use it
- Keeps concrete perfectly shaped and aligned
- Prevents soil from collapsing into the pour
- Creates a smooth, professional finish
- Saves time vs building custom forms
“Economy” version meaning
The “economy” form tube:
- Is more lightweight
- Typically used for standard applications (not heavy structural loads)
- More affordable than heavy-duty versions
Real-world example
If someone is building a deck:
- They dig holes
- Drop these tubes in
- Pour concrete
- Then mount posts on top