A structural engineer’s main role is to ensure your structure is built properly and will not face issues such as major cracks, heaves or even collapse, they are specially trained to ensure residential structures are supported properly and know how to design these supports.

Most councils will require a structural engineer to sign off on plans before a building permit is issued, this also takes the responsibility off yourself if anything goes wrong with the build that was approved by the engineer.

A Deep Edge Beam is the concrete footing around the edge of the slab that has been enlarged or deepened to contain fill. It can also provide for a level floor where cutting or filling alone will not suffice. Also known as Drop Edge Beam, Stepped Edge Beam or Thickened Edge Beam.

Waffle Pods have a range of benefits apart from being more affordable and less time consuming than other slab methods. The construction is completely on-ground rather than in-ground like a conventional raft slab – This has several benefits including:

• The shrinkage behaviour is improved due to the lower restraint compared with a raft with embedded beams
• The structural performance is enhanced, as there is no concern about down-drag of embedded beams due to clay shrinkage
• Conventional raft slabs are susceptible to this
• There is a greater propensity for ingress of moisture under the slab

Contact us to find out the best slab type for your project.