AFS Formwork: products and EPD coverage
AFS is a specialist in permanent formwork walling. If a spec calls for product‑specific EPDs and a key line is uncovered, bids slow down and substitutions creep in. Here is where AFS is strong today on disclosures, where enviromental reporting still lags, and how that plays on real projects.
Who they are and what they sell
AFS Walling Solutions sits within CSR Building Products in Australia and focuses on permanent formwork wall systems. The portfolio centers on two ranges that specifiers see often: Rediwall (PVC permanent formwork for structural walls, basements and tanks) and Logicwall (fibre‑cement faced permanent formwork for structural and partition walls).
Environmental Product Declarations page on AFS gives the topline and routes to documents.
Product breadth at a glance
AFS is a pure play in permanent formwork rather than a broad materials house. Between Rediwall and Logicwall, they address below‑grade tanks and basements, cores, intertenancy partitions, corridor walls and façade elements. The combined catalog runs to dozens of SKUs when you account for panel widths, heights and accessories, which is typical for modular walling systems. That concentration helps sales teams pitch speed, labor savings and repeatable quality across residential, multi‑residential and light commercial builds.
EPD coverage today
Rediwall has a current product‑specific EPD registered with EPD Australasia that covers multiple widths, published March 18, 2025 and valid until March 18, 2030 (EPD Australasia, 2025) (EPD Australasia, 2025). Most construction EPDs are valid for five years under common program practice, which aligns with this timeline (DNV, 2025) (DNV, 2025).
Logicwall does not show a public EPD as of December 2025 on AFS materials or the EPD Australasia registry. That leaves a visible gap for projects that expect product‑specific reporting across all major wall types in a build.
Where the coverage helps
Having Rediwall declared means basement walls, retention tanks and many stair or lift cores can be specified without defaulting to conservative generic data. On projects tracking embodied carbon targets, that can preserve optionality for contractors and keep the product viable without price‑only comparisons.
Where the gaps bite
Logicwall is commonly proposed for intertenancy, corridor and façade walls. On project teams that prefer or require product‑specific EPDs, the absence of an EPD can trigger substitution reviews or add time as estimators hunt for comparable declared systems. LEED v5 discussions and many corporate procurement policies continue to reward product‑level transparency in core building assemblies, so missing data can quietly limit shortlist chances.
Likely substitutions when Logicwall lacks an EPD
Two patterns show up in specs. First, designers pivot to alternative walling with published EPDs in the same application set. For example, CSR’s Hebel AAC panels have EPDs live on EPD Australasia, including SoundBarrier, with validity into late 2029 (EPD Australasia, 2024) (EPD Australasia, 2024). Second, teams lean on declared precast or cast‑in‑place assemblies from suppliers with current EPD libraries. Either path reduces the penalty of using generic dataset assumptions during carbon accounting.
Competitive set on projects
In Australia and New Zealand, AFS is most often compared against permanent polymer formwork systems and fibre‑cement based formwork systems, alongside AAC and precast options where design allows. Names that recur in tenders include Dincel and Ritek for permanent formwork, and AAC providers such as Hebel for walls serving similar functions. Which route a team chooses usually comes down to program speed, finish requirements and documented carbon.
What to do next if full coverage matters
Treat Logicwall as the priority for a product‑specific EPD. The relevant rulebook for construction products in the region is PCR 2019:14 under EN 15804 A2, the same framework used for the published Rediwall declaration. A smooth program collects one clean reference year of utilities, materials, scrap, transport and yields per panel family, then aligns cut‑to‑length and accessory data so scope is truly product‑specific. Publishing with EPD Australasia keeps the set cohesive for local specifiers.
Why speed and completeness pay back
Sales teams rarely see the projects they miss. When every major wall line is declared, estimators spend less time on exceptions and more time on wins. The lift in specability usually outweighs the LCA effort, particularly when the data collection and verification flow is handled efficiently by a partner that takes on the heavy internal wrangling rather than pushing it back to engineers and ops.
Keep an eye on this page
When Logicwall’s EPD goes live, AFS will likely add it here: AFS Environmental Product Declarations. That update would give the brand end‑to‑end coverage across its two flagship systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AFS product currently has a published EPD and how long is it valid?
Rediwall has a product‑specific EPD on EPD Australasia, published March 18, 2025 and valid to March 18, 2030 (EPD Australasia, 2025).
Does Logicwall have an Environmental Product Declaration?
As of December 2025 there is no public Logicwall EPD on AFS materials or the EPD Australasia registry.
Are five‑year validity periods typical for construction EPDs?
Yes, most programs set a five‑year validity window for updates, consistent with current program guidance (DNV, 2025).
What products might replace Logicwall in EPD‑sensitive tenders?
Design teams often switch to AAC panels or precast systems with product‑specific EPDs, such as Hebel panels listed on EPD Australasia (EPD Australasia, 2024).
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
