Frequently Asked Questions about Concrete Forming Products

Are your HDO, MDO, and BBO panels certified?

Yes. Certified products meet the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Product Standard 1-07. This means that Universal's Forming panels have: high-quality, consistent, veneer core and faces; structural integrity; a glue bond; and true phenolics.

Do you offer cut-to-length lumber and plywood?

Yes, we do—unlike most of our competitors.

Do you have references available?

Yes. Please contact your local Universal Forest Products facility for a reference listing that will assure you that we are a reliable supplier of concrete-forming products.

Are Universal's plated trusses engineered in-house?

Yes, we manufacture the trusses ourselves; they are not wholesale. We have in-house engineers with vast experience and expertise in plated trusses and other concrete-forming supplies. Our engineers can answer any technical questions you may have.

Can you deliver concrete forming products to my job site?

Yes, we can—using our own fleet of trucks, we'll deliver full or partial loads.

Does Universal offer FSC certified lumber?

Yes, Universal offers Sharcote Panels and other FSC certified wood products.