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

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.

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.

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

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

SPEAK TO OUR PILING EXPERTS TODAY

Have a project in mind? Get a quote or more information from one of our team.