Browse Forums Paving & Concreting Re: Suspended slab vs Waffle slab 2Oct 01, 2012 5:00 pm A Waffle slab is one type of concrete raft slab which is laid directly on the ground. This is usually the cheapest house base. A suspended slab is a concrete slab that is supported by either piers, and often the walls of the structure. Its advantage is that there is a crawl space under which you can use for heating and cooling ducts. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Suspended slab vs Waffle slab 4Oct 01, 2012 9:53 pm lukele, did you mean to ask what is the difference between a waffle pod slab and a conventional slab on ground? Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 The Soil classification has little to do with piers. The purpose of the classing of the soil is to identify the clay content and the "average expected range of movement… 2 9853 Fair Trading can issue orders to rectify and complete but once the matter goes to NCAT these orders are automatically vacated. You will have to terminate contract and sue… 21 29709 How are you doing Ben? Extremely interested in hearing what you are doing or plan to do! 12 15143 |