For those who are not familiar with this type of foundation. they have quickly become New Zealand's most popular flooring system for residential and light commercial buildings. These floors sit on the ground rather than in it, therefore having great seismic strength.
They are designed for your individual building site/house, they have great insulation values and a quicker turn around time. Not to mention they are cost effective, energy efficient and your site remains tidy - with minimal excavation needed.
Advantages of RibRaft® floor system include:
- Seismically strong
- Energy-efficient concrete floor
- Time, labour and cost savings
- Cleaner construction, with far less excavated material and waste
In every respect, Cupolex is a superior concrete slab alternative to rib raft, stiffened raft and other concrete void systems. It’s green, reduces building cycle time and minimises engineered fill requirements saving you time and money.
Manufactured in New Zealand from 100% recycled materials, which can be recycled at the end of its own life - makes Cupolex the cost-effective, eco-friendly concrete slab solution
Through needing fewer pallets to transport, this reduces the carbon footprint and any associated costs.
Superior Design:
- Patented Italian design provides optimised reinforcing in your concrete slab.P
- Provides an absolute barrier, mitigating rising damp.No footings.
- Can be ventilated and used as a heat transfer system.