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
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.
Void former fully installed. This is a proven and effective solution to combat the effects of ground heave on foundations and slabs.
Steel-fixing in the slab. The reinforcement is then installed in accordance with the structural drawings.
After the shuttering has been fully installed, braced and inspected by building control, the concrete is pumped in.
Strike all shuttering from the structural slab.
After 7 days of curing the structural foundation, the slab is now complete and ready for build.
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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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.
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.
RapidRaft provides a number of beneficial features which significantly improve site safety and the broader working environment.
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.
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