Reusable modular composite panel form system

Abstract

A reusable building foundation system assembled from a plurality of modular composite panels forming the outside and inside containment barriers for a form fill concrete foundation or wall. The panels are removably engageable by an interconnection frame along the vertical edge( 2 ) of each panel having through holes( 9 ) providing for fastening with threaded devices. The horizontal top-line( 3 ) and bottom-line( 4 ) of each inside panel interconnects with the opposing top-line( 3 ) and bottom-line( 4 ) of the outside panel via snap on metal connector bands( 6,11 ) allowing for adjustment of the width and angle of the wall while increasing rigidity to the entire form system. Each panel is constructed and arranged having first a core of rigid, light, and durable medium such as balsa wood or rigid foam shaped into structural support ribs then covered in a coating of fiberglass and resin making for a light, durable and easily transportable system.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A reusable form system for concrete foundation and wall construction comprising: 
 a. first and second transverse form panels spaced equidistant at the vertical ends, having the horizontal top-line and bottom-line of said panels being equidistant, determining the width of the concrete structure,    b. interconnection means on the vertical ends of each form panel adapted to be removably engageable with additional form panels as a means for extending the length of the desired concrete structure,    c. a plurality of interconnecting metallic bands perpendicularly engaged between the transverse form panels maintaining the determined width and configuration of the concrete structure.    
     
     
         2 . The form panels claimed in  claim 1  wherein the form panels are modular in construction comprising: 
 a. a light weight core constructed from a rigid medium shaped into structural ribs and supports,  
 b. a fiber material roven mat, sheathing and wrapping said light weight core,  
 c. a layer of fiberglass resin saturating and impregnating said roven mat and light weight core,  
 d. a vertical frame along the vertical edges of the panels having through holes allowing for attachment to other panels vertical end to vertical end.  
 
     
     
         3 . The reusable foundation form system in  claim 1 , wherein the interconnecting metallic bands comprise: 
 a. a plurality of reusable top-line bands and one-time use bottom-line bands attaching to the top, bottom and inside top edges of the form panels,    b. the top-line bands constructed from steel strips and bent into a fat upside down U-shape having inner band bracket punch out holes to facilitate    c. the length of the top-line bands determines the width at the top of the concrete wall,    d. the bottom-line bands constructed from steel strips and bent into a fat U-shape,    e. the length of the bottom-line bands determines the width of the bottom or footer of the concrete foundation or wall.    f. the bottom-line bands have through holes allowing for secure attachment to earth, wood footers, or concrete via stakes, screws, nails or the like.