Reinforcing Mesh

For Durable, Reliable, Concrete Foundations

Powerful Foundations with Pods & Steel

At Hunter Pods, we understand that strong, durable foundations are the backbone of every successful construction project. That’s why we offer comprehensive packages that combine premium waffle pods with high-quality steel reinforcement, engineered to work seamlessly together in concrete slab construction. This combination provides exceptional load-bearing strength, stability, and energy efficiency, reducing concrete usage and minimizing environmental impact. Builders and concreters across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and NSW trust Hunter Pods for reliable, efficient foundation solutions that stand the test of time. Elevate your next project with the powerful partnership of pods and steel.

Key Benefits of Waffle Pod + Steel Slab Construction

The powerful combination of EPS waffle pods and steel reinforcement delivers durable, energy-efficient slab foundations.

Superior Load Distribution

Superior Load Distribution

Steel mesh and waffle pods work together to evenly distribute loads, enhancing slab stability and reducing the risk of movement across different soil types.

Long-Lasting Durability

Long-Lasting Durability

Reo bars and cages increase the tensile strength of the slab, preventing shrinkage and cracking, and ensuring a durable foundation that stands the test of time.

Targeted Stability

Targeted Stability

Reinforcement cages provide focused support at critical load areas, reinforcing the slab’s structural integrity and enhancing overall stability.

Thermal Efficiency

Thermal Efficiency

Waffle pod slabs contribute to superior insulation, reducing heat transfer and helping homes achieve the energy efficiency required for NatHERS 7-star ratings.

Reduced Concrete Usage

Reduced Concrete Usage

The combination of waffle pods and steel reinforcement minimises the amount of concrete needed, lowering costs and environmental impact while maintaining strength.

Precision in Construction

Precision in Construction

Pre-formed steel mesh and reo bars ensure precise placement, improving the accuracy and quality of slab construction, and reducing installation time.

Energy-Efficient Design

Energy-Efficient Design

The insulating properties of waffle pods, paired with the strength of steel, create a slab that supports sustainable, energy-efficient building designs.

Cost-Effective Installation

Cost-Effective Installation

Streamlined installation with waffle pods and steel reduces labour costs and speeds up construction, providing a cost-effective solution for high-quality, sustainable foundations.

Steel-Reinforced Waffle Slab Construction

How reinforced steel enhances durability and stability in waffle pod concrete slabs, from setup to finish

Positioning

Setting Up for a Strong Foundation

  • Level the Site: Ensure the site is flat and compacted. Use sand filling as needed to achieve an even surface.
  • Edge Boards and Plastic Sheeting: Set up edge boards, then cover the area with plastic sheeting to prevent moisture absorption into the slab.
  • Grid Pattern Layout: Arrange waffle pods in a grid pattern, aligning with the footing design to create optimal structural strength.
  • Precision in Spacing: Place floor-supporting columns at a standard distance of 30 feet on center to maintain stability and structural integrity.
  • Compliance with Standards: Designed in line with Australian Standards AS 2870.1-1998 and AS 3600-1988 for residential and commercial construction.

Support

Reinforcing the Slab for Stability

  • Spacer Placement: Position Hunter Pods supplied spacers between waffle pods to secure reinforcement bars, creating a stable framework for the slab.
  • Reinforcement Bars: Drop reo bars into place on spacers, providing critical tensile strength and supporting the slab against cracking.
  • Top Mesh Layer: Install top mesh according to engineering specs, fastening securely to reinforce the slab and prevent movement.
  • Grid Structure: The design forms rectangular grids that act as deep concrete beams on the underside, enhancing load distribution and resilience.
  • Designed for Durability: The waffle slab system’s monolithic pour and steel reinforcement increase durability and reduce material waste.

Pouring Concrete

Creating a Solid, Monolithic Slab

  • Inspect Before Pouring: Have the setup inspected by an engineer to confirm compliance with design specifications.
  • Concrete Pouring Process: Pour concrete, ensuring it fully fills intersecting ribs and covers waffle pods with a minimum of 25mm, per engineering standards.
  • Vibration for Consistency: Vibrate the concrete to eliminate air pockets, ensuring a dense, uniform slab structure.
  • Protective Covering: Ensure concrete covers the top mesh with at least 20mm of concrete, preserving the reinforcement from exposure and wear.
  • Prefabricated, Precast, or On-Site Pour: Waffle slabs can be prefabricated, precast, or poured on-site, providing flexibility for commercial, industrial, and residential projects

Other Products & Accessories

Hunter Pods serves as a one-stop supply center, offering waffle pods, accessories, steel reinforcement, estimating services, and EPS recycling—all at competitive prices.

Steel Mesh

Steel Bar

EPS Waffle Pods

Tape

Wire Roll

Earth Rod

Plastic Liner

Bar Chairs

Tripod Chair

Interlock Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Star Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Steel Mesh provides superior reinforcement for waffle pod slabs, enhancing structural integrity and distributing loads evenly across the slab.
Steel Bars provide essential reinforcement for waffle pod slabs, ensuring structural strength and stability in construction projects.

EPS Waffle Pods provide reliable void formers for concrete slabs, available in standard thicknesses and custom sizes for various soil conditions.

Tape is crucial for sealing joins and pipes in waffle pod slab construction, preventing moisture penetration and ensuring durability.

Wire Rolls are essential for securely fastening steel reinforcement in waffle pod slab construction, ensuring stability and strength.
The Earth Rod ensures reliable earthing in waffle pod concrete slabs, enhancing electrical safety and compliance in construction projects.
Plastic sheeting protects EPS waffle pod slabs, further preventing moisture absorption and ensuring a smooth, level foundation for construction.
Bar Chairs provide secure reinforcement support, maintaining precise cover for steel bars in waffle pod slab construction.
The TP45 Tripod Chair simplifies chairing, providing stability, load distribution, and ease of use for pod-based construction projects.
The Interlock Spacer secures pods, supports rib bars, and eliminates the need for multiple spacer types in construction.

Star Spacers are a versatile 4-way spacer designed for pod spacing, edge beams, and internal beams.

Contact For Pricing

Steel Mesh

Steel Mesh provides superior reinforcement for waffle pod slabs, enhancing structural integrity and distributing loads evenly across the slab.

Steel Mesh

Place over pods to reinforce concrete slabs. Ensures durability, crack resistance, and even load distribution. Essential for reliable waffle pod slab construction.

Steel Bar

Steel Bars provide essential reinforcement for waffle pod slabs, ensuring structural strength and stability in construction projects.

Steel Bar

Lay in grid pattern between pods using Hunter Pods spacers. Easily positioned in bar locators on spacers. Ensures strong, durable reinforcement for reliable concrete slab performance.

EPS Waffle Pods

EPS Waffle Pods provide reliable void formers for concrete slabs, available in standard thicknesses and custom sizes for various soil conditions.

EPS Waffle Pods

Standard sizes: 145mm & 220mm (M sites), 300mm (H sites), 375mm (E sites). 1090mm square with custom sizes available. Ideal for durable and efficient slab construction.

Tape

Tape is crucial for sealing joins and pipes in waffle pod slab construction, preventing moisture penetration and ensuring durability.

Tape

High-strength tape secures plastic sheeting, seals joins, and pipes. Ensures moisture protection and a clean finish for reliable slab construction.

Wire Roll

Wire Rolls are essential for securely fastening steel reinforcement in waffle pod slab construction, ensuring stability and strength.

Wire Roll

Strong, durable wire rolls for tying steel reinforcements. Easy to use and ensures secure fastening. Essential for robust and reliable slab construction.

Earth Rod

The Earth Rod ensures reliable earthing in waffle pod concrete slabs, enhancing electrical safety and compliance in construction projects.

Earth Rod

Essential for grounding waffle pod slabs. Provides electrical safety and compliance. Durable, easy to install, and integrates seamlessly into pod slab systems.

Plastic Liner

Plastic sheeting protects EPS waffle pod slabs, further preventing moisture absorption and ensuring a smooth, level foundation for construction.

Plastic Liner

Provides a vapour barrier and prevents moisture absorption, ensuring slab durability. Essential for complete building area coverage.

Bar Chairs

Bar Chairs provide secure reinforcement support, maintaining precise cover for steel bars in waffle pod slab construction.

Bar Chairs

Durable and reliable bar chairs ensure proper steel reinforcement spacing. Available in various sizes. Easy to use for consistent concrete coverage and slab integrity.

Tripod Chair

The TP45 Tripod Chair simplifies chairing, providing stability, load distribution, and ease of use for pod-based construction projects.

Tripod Chair

Triangular design (430mm × 45mm) for effortless placement. Prevents steel mesh sagging and evenly distributes load across pods. Supplied in bags of 20.

Interlock Spacer 100mm & 110mm

The Interlock Spacer secures pods, supports rib bars, and eliminates the need for multiple spacer types in construction.

Interlock Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Locks pods securelyminimising pod movement whilst pouring concrete. Supports up to 16mm rib bars. Available in 100mm (blue) and 110mm (red). Bag of 100.

Star Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Star Spacers are a versatile 4-way spacer designed for pod spacing, edge beams, and internal beams.

Star Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Holds 3 bars (up to 16mm) or trench mesh. Fits 100mm/110mm ribs. Supplied as a bundle of 25.

Steel Mesh

Steel Mesh provides superior reinforcement for waffle pod slabs, enhancing structural integrity and distributing loads evenly across the slab.

Steel Mesh

Place over pods to reinforce concrete slabs. Ensures durability, crack resistance, and even load distribution. Essential for reliable waffle pod slab construction.

Steel Bar

Steel Bars provide essential reinforcement for waffle pod slabs, ensuring structural strength and stability in construction projects.

Steel Bar

Lay in grid pattern between pods using Hunter Pods spacers. Easily positioned in bar locators on spacers. Ensures strong, durable reinforcement for reliable concrete slab performance.

EPS Waffle Pods

EPS Waffle Pods provide reliable void formers for concrete slabs, available in standard thicknesses and custom sizes for various soil conditions.

EPS Waffle Pods

Standard sizes: 145mm & 220mm (M sites), 300mm (H sites), 375mm (E sites). 1090mm square with custom sizes available. Ideal for durable and efficient slab construction.

Tape

Tape is crucial for sealing joins and pipes in waffle pod slab construction, preventing moisture penetration and ensuring durability.

Tape

High-strength tape secures plastic sheeting, seals joins, and pipes. Ensures moisture protection and a clean finish for reliable slab construction.

Wire Roll

Wire Rolls are essential for securely fastening steel reinforcement in waffle pod slab construction, ensuring stability and strength.

Wire Roll

Strong, durable wire rolls for tying steel reinforcements. Easy to use and ensures secure fastening. Essential for robust and reliable slab construction.

Earth Rod

The Earth Rod ensures reliable earthing in waffle pod concrete slabs, enhancing electrical safety and compliance in construction projects.

Earth Rod

Essential for grounding waffle pod slabs. Provides electrical safety and compliance. Durable, easy to install, and integrates seamlessly into pod slab systems.

Plastic Liner

Plastic sheeting protects EPS waffle pod slabs, further preventing moisture absorption and ensuring a smooth, level foundation for construction.

Plastic Liner

Provides a vapour barrier and prevents moisture absorption, ensuring slab durability. Essential for complete building area coverage.

Bar Chairs

Bar Chairs provide secure reinforcement support, maintaining precise cover for steel bars in waffle pod slab construction.

Bar Chairs

Durable and reliable bar chairs ensure proper steel reinforcement spacing. Available in various sizes. Easy to use for consistent concrete coverage and slab integrity.

Tripod Chair

The TP45 Tripod Chair simplifies chairing, providing stability, load distribution, and ease of use for pod-based construction projects.

Tripod Chair

Triangular design (430mm × 45mm) for effortless placement. Prevents steel mesh sagging and evenly distributes load across pods. Supplied in bags of 20.

Interlock Spacer 100mm & 110mm

The Interlock Spacer secures pods, supports rib bars, and eliminates the need for multiple spacer types in construction.

Interlock Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Locks pods securelyminimising pod movement whilst pouring concrete. Supports up to 16mm rib bars. Available in 100mm (blue) and 110mm (red). Bag of 100.

Star Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Star Spacers are a versatile 4-way spacer designed for pod spacing, edge beams, and internal beams.

Star Spacer 100mm & 110mm

Holds 3 bars (up to 16mm) or trench mesh. Fits 100mm/110mm ribs. Supplied as a bundle of 25.

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