Why does Sonoco believe in the importance of Better Packaging for a Better Life? Because life throws us unexpected challenges and we’re not always prepared to handle them.
One of our concrete form distributors experienced this firsthand after an unexpected warehouse accident.
Brett Hobbs, a buyer with Tenant Solutions, didn’t have time to react when a new employee cut a sprinkler line right above his new Sonotube® shipment. As water poured directly onto the tubes for more than a minute, Brett and his team assumed the worst.
“We totally thought the Sonotubes were toast,” said Brett. “To our surprise, they came out entirely unscathed.”
Fortunately, the outcome wasn't what anyone expected. That's because Sonotube® RainGuard® is built to withstand wet conditions before they ever reach the jobsite. The proprietary strength-to-weight design makes them light and resistant to blowouts (when fiber tubes fail due to moisture) as well as easy to set and handle in various weather conditions.
The Sonotube® RainGuard® Advantage
- Designed for wet-weather performance
- Easy to cut, drill and install
- Superior strength-to-weight ratio to help prevent blowouts
- Manufactured across North America for shorter lead times
- No cleaning, reassembly or return freight costs
- Set and pour multiple columns simultaneously
“If you ever need a selling point to convince someone of Sonotube RainGuard’s durability, let them hear from me,” said Brett. “I’m definitely a believer in RainGuard from now on.”
Sonotube® RainGuard® forms are perfect for everyday residential and commercial construction. Inside diameters range from 6” to 60.’’
For more information or a distributor near you, call 888-SON-TUBE (766-8823).
