StyroPod by Foamex is an Australian made, lightweight EPS waffle pod void former ideal for use in concrete slabs during the building & construction process.
Designed specifically for use in residential building applications, StyroPod (formerly known as Diamond Pod) waffle pods provide under slab insulation and support, working in unison with natural soil movements, and lowering the amount of concrete required for a build. With the StyroPod system construction is quicker and more cost effective compared to traditional concrete pours. A higher level of insulation is achieved through the natural air pockets in the expanded polystyrene and the moulded cells within the waffle pod design. StyroPod waffle pods can be used with any bracket and steel reinforcing mesh systems.
Expanded polystyrene waffle pods have contributed to a revolution in slab construction methods, enabling stronger, better engineered slabs to be constructed faster and more cost effectively than traditional methods. Manufactured from high quality, Australian, expanded polystyrene, StyroPod waffle pods are unaffected by water, so therefore safer to install as there are no trenches to cave in during construction. The inclusion of StyroPod waffle pods in a slab adds an insulation benefit of up to R1.0 (W/mk thermal resistance) as standard, which helps to reduce energy consumption in residential buildings. When used in conjunction with exterior slab edge insulation systems, the thermal value of the slab system can met and often exceed the most stringent energy efficient standards.
