Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Which Slab is Better? Waffle Pod or Raft Concrete Slab?? 22Jan 14, 2019 6:22 pm Current State: Slab/Frame/Bricklayer/Lockup/Lining/Stairs/Kitchen/Wet flooring/Painted/PCI/Got the Keys My Thread: Building Windsor 40 with Eden Brae (Caddens) Re: Which Slab is Better? Waffle Pod or Raft Concrete Slab?? 28Feb 06, 2019 11:31 am Mark Armstrong BSc (Eng) MIEAust CPEng Development Manager http://www.katanafoundations.com.au http://www.polyvoid.com.au http://www.biax.com.au Re: Which Slab is Better? Waffle Pod or Raft Concrete Slab?? 30Feb 06, 2019 1:38 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Which Slab is Better? Waffle Pod or Raft Concrete Slab?? 31Feb 06, 2019 2:21 pm Mark Armstrong BSc (Eng) MIEAust CPEng Development Manager http://www.katanafoundations.com.au http://www.polyvoid.com.au http://www.biax.com.au Re: Which Slab is Better? Waffle Pod or Raft Concrete Slab?? 35Feb 06, 2019 4:08 pm Mark Armstrong BSc (Eng) MIEAust CPEng Development Manager http://www.katanafoundations.com.au http://www.polyvoid.com.au http://www.biax.com.au Re: Which Slab is Better? Waffle Pod or Raft Concrete Slab?? 40Feb 06, 2019 7:44 pm alexp79 I don't believe proper scientific research is something which can be done here, what will be study protocol and methodology like? And how much it will cost? I would say that if building-expert, who have inspected 1000s of houses, says that waffles on clay tend to me much riskier to heave and require more maintenance, then it is likely to be so. It also pretty well aligns with the theory - waffles have much higher odds of getting heave due to bad drainage or maintenance due to the fact that it is much easier for the water to get under slab. 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 9859 brokers will also be in a position to get you a better rate than the advertised rate most times. 6 7579 Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. But I guess it's harder to tell the cost/benefit in your example - mainly the 'cost'? If you go 700mm, what are you doing extra… 2 1002 |