steve_dench Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianCR Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 what the heck are waffle pods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I have no idea but I want one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOneAmerican Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianCR Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I have no idea but I want one....Can I have two with strawberry jam and clotted cream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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