There are a range of products on the market such as – Transfloor, Humeslab, Austral Deck and Bubbledeck. All of these sytems are solid reinforced concrete floor panels that are generally topped. Precast flooring is also available in prestressed options such as Hollowcore and Ultrafloor (Beam & Infill) Systems
Advantages
- Reduction in formwork and propping
- Suitable for cantilevering applications
- Pre-finished ceilings
- Shop drawing eliminates on-site surprises
- Less expensive than other options
- Less reo, less concrete and many other savings
- Faster construction time
- Quick installation by highly skilled crews
- Immediate access below for following trades
- Less weather dependent
- Simplified and safer construction process
- Less trades on site
- Less exposure to WHS and industrial relations risks
- Less waste
- Less materials handling
- Quality product
- Off-site manufacture means high quality
- A sustainable solution
- Significant sustainability advantages through de-materialisation
- Thermal mass benefit not available with other light weight flooring options
- Durable
- High strength, factory produced, long life prestressed concrete offers the ultimate outcome with minimal maintenance
- Fire, thermal and acoustic advantages
- Services can be readily accommodated
- Thinner flooring sections can be achieved
- Design flexibility
- Service openings (for power, water, etc.) can be cast in.
Applications
- Commercial offices including high rise
- Hotels
- Retail and bulky goods
- Industrial – warehouses and factories
- Multi-unit residential
- Airports
- Carparks
- Special structures (marine, stadia, rail platforms, etc.)
- Education
- Correctional facilities
- Health and aged care
- Cinemas and theatres
- Clubs, libraries, churches and community centres
- Housing