Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 21, 2008 7:13 pm While checking the concrete slab framework today, we noticed that one of the polystyrene pods has 2 holes in the centre.
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Is this something we should be worried about? Should we get the builder to replace this pod with a good one before they pour the slab? Re: Hole in the Pod - Should I be Worried? 2Aug 21, 2008 7:25 pm Not an expert, but I would have thought it would jut make it 'stronger' , as the concrete will just go right down into the holes! The waffle pods just mean that they use less concrete so I wouldn't imagine the holes (and more concrete) having any sort of negative impact on the slab strength. Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Hole in the Pod - Should I be Worried? 5Aug 21, 2008 11:19 pm Couple of bodgey waffle pods they've used.....don't worry they'll use some special hitech builders magic tape and she'll be right.
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Hole in the Pod - Should I be Worried? 6Aug 22, 2008 9:08 am Thanks for the advice everyone,
Mike's probably right ... some pods have been vandalised (while in storage) and looks like the concreter has used one of those damaged pods. I also thought they will fill the hole with concrete ... hope that tape is strong enough! Re: Hole in the Pod - Should I be Worried? 7Aug 22, 2008 9:15 am Duminda Thanks for the advice everyone, Mike's probably right ... some pods have been vandalised (while in storage) and looks like the concreter has used one of those damaged pods. I also thought they will fill the hole with concrete ... hope that tape is strong enough! I worked a couple of school holidays for a sheetmetal fabrication shop where they manufactured the big (300 mm wide x 100 mm high) electrical ducts that went into the floors of commercial buildings. The ducts had a screwed down lid but the joint was sealed with duct tape. Look it doesn't matter what they use, so long as the concrete doesn't leak out, and the cover to the reinforcement is maintained. The polystyrene blocks are cheap sacrificial formers - if they could make it out of recycled chip packets they would. It's only there to create the strong waffle shape. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard 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 9841 can’t tell from the photo, a tie down rod will be 12mm, is it a steel beam? he should be able to work it out 1 4444 Thanks for your advice. So far i have not noticed any issues with doors and windows. Builder advised they will organise drainers to inspect 2 weeks ago but no further… 7 17885 |