Lightweight floor slabs are a very high-quality alternative to standard reinforced concrete structures. They are increasingly being used, as a rule, in one-story construction. The fact is that they have a lot of advantages:
- low weight (the load of the overall structure is reduced, therefore, it is possible to use elements even if the building is built on soft ground);
- the possibility of increasing the span (it can be made shorter or longer, in addition, the floor becomes slightly higher, because the thickness of the plate is reduced);
- exact dimensions (many types of elements are made in the production);
- quick installation (just hire a crane and an experienced specialist);
- good quality and high performance;
- excellent sound insulation (for this you need to leave the holes inside the slab empty or fill them with a mineral wool type insulation ) ;
- saving money, materials and human labor (fewer components are used in production).
Lightweight
floor slabs can be used for the construction of any type of building, regardless of the material used. They have different sizes and thicknesses, so you can choose the option that suits your building. In the production of the presented elements, high-quality heavy and
lightweight concrete is used, which allows you to make the structure both light and durable. In addition, during manufacture, the product is additionally reinforced with reinforcement. And yet it does not allow the structure to move.
Lightweight floor slabs help to build a large building in a short time. In doing so, you use a lot less cement and other materials. They cost much lower than standard reinforced concrete structures. Due to the fact that the presented elements have a small height, your ceiling will be several centimeters higher. However, it should be noted that they must be stored and moved very carefully.
Lightweight floor slabs must be carefully inspected at the time of purchase so that you do not come across cracked products. During installation, you should also be careful and careful. For work, you will need a special technique, because, despite the lightness of the elements, you cannot manually lift them. The products are fixed with concrete mortar, so you have the opportunity to correct the position of the structure within 20 minutes.
Lightweight hollow core slabs must be well connected. To do this, they have special “locks” (semicircular notches), which should be clogged with a solution. Further, so that the cold does not get inside the room and the stove does not freeze, it is imperative to cover the joint seams. This is done with mineral wool and concrete.
Since the price for lightweight floor slabs is not very high, and it fluctuates around 100-600 dollars per piece (depending on size), they are in demand in low-rise construction. The choice is yours!