Formwork & edge protection in 1 system

Your edge formwork is also your edge protection

Combine edge formwork and edge protection in one smart system. This allows your team to work faster, keeps the façade intact and ensures your site meets the applicable standards from day one.

  • simple

  • time-saving

  • maximum safety

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Traditional edge formwork and separate edge protection require additional work, additional labour hours and involve additional risks. GSS combines both functions in one integrated system.

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Required slab thickness

160 mm

180 mm

200 mm

220 mm

240 mm

260 mm

300 mm

325 mm

350 mm

375 mm

400 mm

custom

Standard edge formwork

Not applicable

On solid brick

On hollow clay block

Formwork on precast beams

Yes

No

Unsupported sections

Not applicable

Protruding hollow-core slabs

Protruding precast slab

Above window without beam

Edge protection required?

Yes

No

Preferred type of edge protection posts

Wooden planks

Guardrail tubes

Fencing

Precast wall

Yes

No

Is there a stairwell opening or lift shaft?

Yes

No

Precast terraces or balconies?

Yes

No

Overhanging roof edges?

Yes

No

Water barrier plates required?

Yes

No

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On masonry

GSS Profiel

+ Safe

Permanent edge formwork with integrated edge protection for concrete slabs on masonry. Suitable for slab thicknesses from 16 to 40 cm and compatible with lightweight concrete blocks, calcium silicate blocks and concrete.

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GSS Profiel

+ Safe

Permanent edge formwork with integrated edge protection for concrete slabs on masonry. Suitable for slab thicknesses from 16 to 40 cm and compatible with lightweight concrete blocks, calcium silicate blocks and concrete.

  • Formwork + edge protection in a single operation
  • Suitable for lightweight concrete blocks, calcium silicate blocks and concrete
  • Interlocking profiles, no waste
  • Tailored solutions + corner profiles available
  • Posts can be reused on subsequent construction sites
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On beams with projecting reinforcement (inset)

GSS Prefab

+ Safe

Permanent edge formwork for precast beams and walls, with integrated edge protection. Designed to be cast into the battery mould on site or at your precast manufacturer, making the process faster and more efficient

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GSS Prefab

+ Safe

Permanent edge formwork for precast beams and walls, with integrated edge protection. Designed to be cast into the battery mould on site or at your precast manufacturer, making the process faster and more efficient

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On beams with projecting reinforcement (surface-mounted)

GSS Balk

+ Safe

Are your beams already manufactured but not yet fitted with edge formwork? Use our fast, simple and efficient solution

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GSS Balk

+ Safe

Are your beams already manufactured but not yet fitted with edge formwork? Use our fast, simple and efficient solution

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Freestanding

GSS Edge

+ Safe

When the edge formwork cannot be placed directly on a load-bearing wall.

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GSS Edge

+ Safe

When the edge formwork cannot be placed directly on a load-bearing wall.

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Edge protection

GSS

Safe

When you are specifically looking for safe edge protection that complies with the applicable standards for temporary protection of slabs, roofs and precast structures

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GSS

Safe

When you are specifically looking for safe edge protection that complies with the applicable standards for temporary protection of slabs, roofs and precast structures

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Waterproofing

GSS Kim

For foundations, basements and other concrete structures where a hot-dip galvanised water-stop plate is required for the connection between the slab and the wall

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GSS Kim

For foundations, basements and other concrete structures where a hot-dip galvanised water-stop plate is required for the connection between the slab and the wall

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The results and feedback from our employees speak for themselves: simple, clean and straight – the ideal solution for insulation.

Bernard Wathelet
Lixon

The key benefits are fast installation, significant time savings on site, precise finishing and less additional work.

Vincent Stouten
Junior Project Manager
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Leesen bouw – finishing and fit-out contractors bv

The service provided, from ongoing support to getting the construction site up and running, has been exceptional.

Simon de Pascale
Site Manager
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Artes

We will certainly share the many benefits of working with GSS with our management team.

Adrien Viviani
Works Supervisor
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Lixon
Project Saturnus in Ghent

GSS Edge 2 for Vandenbussche

For the Saturnus project in Ghent, comprising 92 apartments, contractor Vandenbussche from Aalter is using tailored GSS Edge 2 profiles. The photos show the profile being installed on the wall cladding. This means the contractor can easily install the edge protection posts once the concrete has been poured.

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Blomme Nieuwport

GSS Profiles for chalets

For our client Blomme in Nieuwpoort, we supplied profiles that are installed underneath the 27 new chalets, keeping the underside free from weeds, soil and other debris.

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Kaai City Kortrijk

GSS-PREFAB and edge protection for Artes Group

At Havenkaai in Kortrijk, Kaai City, the new student district developed by construction company Artes Group from Zeebrugge, is taking shape. This construction site is being fully equipped with GSS-PREFAB in combination with our edge protection system. The GSS-PREFAB system connects seamlessly to the precast concrete panels and provides continuous collective edge protection on every slab from the installation of the first panel. One system that combines productivity and safety without compromising execution speed.

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The Wings Diegem

Edge formwork with integrated edge protection for Ghelamco

For the prestigious The Wings office project in Diegem, GSS supplied the complete edge formwork with integrated edge protection. One system, one operation, allowing a single worker to continue safely on the next slab immediately. Over the course of one year, 45,000 m³ of concrete was poured and 5,000,000 kg of steel was processed. A pace that can only be achieved with an edge protection solution that is quick to install, reusable and ensures site safety from the very first metre.

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Concrete poured in 1 year
45.000
m³
Steel
5.000
tonne
Featured product

GSS Profile

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Edge formwork and guardrail in one

Permanent edge formwork with integrated edge protection for concrete slabs on masonry. Suitable for slab thicknesses from 16 to 40 cm and compatible with lightweight concrete blocks, calcium silicate blocks and concrete.

  • Formwork + edge protection in a single operation
  • Suitable for lightweight concrete blocks, calcium silicate blocks and concrete
  • Interlocking profiles, no waste
  • Tailored solutions + corner profiles available
  • Posts can be reused on subsequent construction sites
Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know

Practical answers about installation, standards, reusability and pricing, prepared together with our technical advisers.

How much faster is GSS compared to traditional formwork?
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A skilled two-person crew can secure 50 linear metres of edge formwork in less than four minutes. The GSS Safe guardrail is installed in the same operation, with no second pass and no additional scaffolding required. This makes GSS up to 10 times faster than traditional edge formwork with separate edge protection.

What slab thicknesses is GSS suitable for?
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GSS Profile is available for slab thicknesses from 16 to 40 cm. For specific applications or tailored solutions, our technical advisors will be happy to discuss the available options with you

Is GSS compliant with EN 13374?
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Yes. GSS Safe has been developed as a collective edge protection system and complies with the European standard EN 13374 for temporary edge protection.

Can GSS be used for precast concrete projects?
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Yes. With GSS Prefab + Safe, we offer a solution for precast beams and walls, seamlessly integrating edge formwork and edge protection into the precast process.

Does the façade still require drilling for the edge protection system?
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No. The GSS Safe guardrail is attached directly to the system. This keeps the façade intact and eliminates the need for subsequent repairs or filling work

Is GSS more cost-effective than timber edge formwork?
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Thanks to the fast installation, elimination of dismantling and reduced labour requirements, GSS can be up to 30% more cost-effective than a traditional timber solution.

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We visit your site.

A technical adviser will visit with a GSS sample and shows you in 30 minutes how the system works and where you can save installation time. Free of charge, no obligation and tailored to the site team on location.

GSS Profile + Safe demonstrated live

Not a brochure or technical data sheet, but a real demonstration of the system at your location.

Advice tailored to your project

Slab thickness, substrate, connections and specific site conditions are assessed together.

Calculated materials list and indicative price

Within one working day after the visit, you will receive a detailed quotation.

Practical experience

Our advisers each have more than ten years of site experience and understand the challenges. You get an answer, not a brochure.