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AN INDUSTRY-LEADING ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL PILED FOUNDATIONS
RAPID RAFT
A BETTER WAY TO CREATE PILED FOUNDATIONS
AN INDUSTRY-LEADING ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL PILED FOUNDATIONS
Until recently the vast majority of new build dwelling would be built upon either a strip foundation or some form of piled foundation. At Fallon Piling we have been one of the early pioneers of a completely new foundation technique.
Rapid Raft supersedes the need for traditional pile and beam foundation by use of a unique piled raft slab which provides a threefold benefit to the developer/main contractor. These being a greatly reduce construction programme, substantial financial saving and a far more environmentally friendly construction technique
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RAPID RAFT INSTALTION PROCESS
Stage 1
After the piles have been successfully installed and tested, the void former is then placed in formation on top of the concrete working surface which is installed to a tolerance of -/+10mm.
Stage 2
Void former fully installed. This is a proven and effective solution to combat the effects of ground heave on foundations and slabs.
Stage 3
Void former fully installed. This is a proven and effective solution to combat the effects of ground heave on foundations and slabs.
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Stage 4
After the shuttering has been fully installed, braced and inspected by building control, the concrete is pumped in.
Stage 5
Strike all shuttering from the structural slab.
Stage 6
After 7 days of curing the structural foundation, the slab is now complete and ready for build.
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WHAT DO WE RECOMMEND RAPID RAFT FOR?
Rapid Raft is a much quicker and easier way to achieve piled foundation. The process speeds up the construction program which saves a significant amount of time and money. In addition, it is a far more environmentally friendly way to construct in comparison to traditional two-stage piled foundations. Here are a few applications we recommend our clients use rapid raft for their piled foundations
• House Extensions
• New Dwellings
• Garages
• Sheds
• Outbuildings
• Annex
• Tree Root Protection Areas or Zones
• Commercial Buildings
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Cost-effective
By reducing the time taken to get a house out of the ground RapidRaft provides its clients with a greater deal of financial certainty. the adoption of the RapidRaft solutions removes the requirements of extensive excavation to create ground beams and a piling mat.
It Takes Less Time
RapidRaft is reported to be as much as 65% quicker than the traditional two-stage foundation technique which provides massive savings on construction program times.
A Safer Site
RapidRaft provides a number of beneficial features which significantly improve site safety and the broader working environment.
Cleaner & Greener
The RapidRaft technique uses far less concrete than current two-stage Foundations and produces far less spoil removal. These factors alone significantly reduce the need for heavy plant – the knock-on effect is a greater reduction in carbon and a much-reduced carbon footprint.
REASONS OUR CUSTOMERS LOVE RAPID RAFT
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