Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 18, 2012 2:35 pm Do waffle slabs have a better insulation properties than a standard concrete slab due the the poly filler ? Re: Waffle slabs 2Oct 18, 2012 4:09 pm With concrete slabs on ground most of the heat loss is at the edge of the slab rather than directly underneath. See this link for more info http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=3860 Waffle slabs are slightly better for insulation but not much........ Unless you have 'in slab heating' when it will make the heating a bit more responsive. 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: Waffle slabs 3Oct 18, 2012 5:16 pm bashworth Waffle slabs are slightly better for insulation but not much........ Bonus!! I didnt know this. Every little bit adds up my suspicion - some builders, they do usually make 'odd' settings in their site plan / pricing as their standards - being hopeful that first - the initial price is… 9 2441 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 9817 |