What are waffle pods?

Waffle pods are an innovative way to construct concrete slabs. Made from expanded polystyrene beads, they are used to create a void in concrete slabs to reduce construction costs and the amount of concrete consumed. They also help to improve energy insulation and achieve other building cost efficiencies.

Are waffle pod slabs effective in their purpose?

Waffle pods slabs are very effective on non-reactive sites, slightly reactive clay sites and some moderately reactive clay sites. If you are building on highly reactive clay sites and other problem sites, waffle pods are not recommended.

What are the benefits of a waffle pod slab system?

There are numerous benefits when using a concrete waffle pod slab including; reduced labour cost and reduced concrete consumption. Waffle pods are also 100% recyclable and most manufacturers will offer a collection and recycling service for the customers.

Is a waffle pod slab cheaper than conventional raft slabs?

Due to the reduction in concrete and the labour required to install a waffle pod slab, it is significantly cheaper than a regular concrete raft slab. However each slab has its own advantages and considerations should be made for site classification and building designs.

Are there different waffle pod products and sizes?

Waffle pods are manufactured in the same width and length dimensions, however there are various heights that they can be produced in. Waffle pod sizes most commonly include; 150mm, 225mm and 300mm. The height and size of the waffle pod is determined by a slab design, produced by an engineer. For more information see product brochure.

Waffle Pods Sydney | Concrete Slab Specialists

WAFFLE PODS™

The waffle pod slab system is a footing design comprising of void formers and ancillary plastic accessories and steel reinforcement.

The void formers are laid in such a way that provides compressive strength to the concrete slab, whilst dramatically reducing the consumption of concrete.

The waffle pod footing design provides an unmatched range of advantages to builders including:

Reduction of concrete consumption.
Cheaper alternative to other footing designs.
Simplification of installation process, meaning faster turnaround for concrete slab delivery.
Increased slab strength through design.
All waste is 100% recyclable, and collected after install.
Expanded polystyrene waffle pods provide significantly improved thermal insulation ratings to counterparts.
Formally recognised as a footing system under AS3600-1988 Residential Slab & Footings.

We can accommodate for any waffle pod sizes specified in engineer drawings. Our waffle pod sizes include 150mm, 225mm and 300mm. We also manufacture a solid waffle pod for special details that can often be an additional requirement of residential house slabs.

For further information on our waffle pod slab systems and other products, be sure to download our waffle pod brochure.