Cost-effective
This against a possibility of cost - effective options that while ensuring good and efficient construction also leaves you with a substantial saving. Expert calculations suggest that cost-effective construction will have you saving atleast 25 per cent of the cost that otherwise would have into your home. Filler slabs is one such cost - effective roofing system which is based on the concrete portions and instead placing filler material there. The material used as a replacement includes bricks, tiles, cellular concrete blocks.
According to experts with Rural Technology Park at the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), for a simply supported slab, concrete below the neutral axis takes no tension and hence, is an unnecessay waste which can be replaced by clay tiles that act as filler within the slab.
The filler slabs also result in fewer loads getting transferred to the load-bearing walls and the foundations. The air gap in between the tiles makes it a good heat in sulator and the ceiling looks attractive as well. The concept in no way compromises with the structural strength and gets things done in an economical way. Do discuss with your designer and look out for some expert masons for the job. |
