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.

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PLASTIC ACCESSORIES

We provide a comprehensive range of plastic accessories can be used in waffle pod slabs, as well as other slab footing systems.

Every plastic bar chair produced is tested and satisfies the requirements of AS2425-2015 Bar Chair in Reinforced Concrete.

All our plastic products are manufactured and tested within our facilities, in accordance with Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

By doing so, we ensure that we can maximise the amount of recycled materials used in the manufacturing of any new plastic building products.

Our complete range of plastic bar chair sizes ensures that customers are able to satisfy the concrete cover requirements in their waffle pod slabs. For even more information on our waffle pod slab systems and plastic bar chairs, be sure to download our waffle pod brochure.