EXPOL Tuff Pod

Expol manufactures a variety of polystyrene Tuff Pods suitable for all raft / floating floor slab systems
throughout New Zealand.

Expol Tuff Pods are a component used to create 100mm concrete ribs throughout the floor, providing additional strength and superior insulating qualities.

Pod floor systems
Benefits
System components
Standard POD
construction details

EXPOL Tuff Pods are manufactured from standard EPS material. Tuff pods are shape moulded and incorporate a waffle design. To suit the many different pod floor systems, EXPOL supplies a variety of sizes to suit the specific design.

Benefits of Tuff Pods

Expol Polystyrene Tuff-Pod creates a fast, simple and cost effective floor
Expol Polystyrene Tuff-Pod insulates the slab from the ground below
Expol Polystyrene Tuff-Pod reduces heating costs - keeps homes cozy and warm
Expol Polystyrene Tuff-Pods are manufactured "TUFF" to withstand harsh conditions
Expol Polystyrene Tuff-Pod means concrete can be barrowed or pumped.

System Components

EXPOL supplies spacers to align the Tuff Pods, and bar chairs for mesh support. EXPOL's range of components available is listed below:
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EXPOL Universal 100/300 spacer		EXPOL 100mm spacer
Wilton Joubert WJ-100 spacer		EXPOL 300mm spacer
Wilton Joubert WJ-101 spacer		Mesh/Bar chairs 25/40
Click here to calculate the number of spacers required