Waffle Pods (Void Formers)

[steve_dench]

We are building a house near Chumphon and there are considerable savings to be made if I use waffle pods. Does anyone know of a supplier?

[BrianCR]

what the heck are waffle pods?

[mark131v]

I have no idea but I want one....

[Langsuan Man]

Your considerable savings will be negated by trying to get Thai builders to use something that they are not familiar with, not to mention the expense of importing this technology from Australia

[AnotherOneAmerican]

what the heck are waffle pods?

http://www.wafflepod.com/engineer/

My personal opinion is that they would be unsuitable for the usual 'built-up' raised building land in Thailand.

If uncompacted fill is present, refer to an engineer's report for pier details.

and http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Advantages_of_waffle_pod_slab_foundation_of_home

If construction is to take place on reactive soil, consideration needs

to be given to the future maintenance of the slab. There is some

requirement to ensure consistency in the landscaping and general

treatment of the areas surrounding the slab. Typically, having concrete

on one side, for example a driveway, gardens on another side, perhaps

gravel on a third side and a timber deck on the fourth side can result

in different soil moisture conditions which in turn can lead to

structural movement and failure. Of course it is difficult to regulate

the area underneath the slab.

Edited April 8, 2013 by AnotherOneAmerican

[trogers]

Seen it used in some older highrise in Bkk, eg. the office building across the road from the US Embassy. Usually made to order using fibreglass and their multiple reuses make them economical. Not suitable for lowrise or left in place construction.

[BrianCR]

I have no idea but I want one....

Can I have two with strawberry jam and clotted cream?