Category: Filler slab

Reduction in the use of slab concrete

A Filler slab is an Reinforced Cement Concrete slab that uses filler material embedded in it so that the weight of the slab and amount of concrete used comes down. Pots, Terracotta tiles, Coconut shells and bottles are some of the materials used in the filler slab system. The technique works on the concept of removing unnecessary concrete in the tension zone and filling it with lightweight and inexpensive materials. Revolutionised by Laurie Baker in India, these slabs increase the thermal comfort and add an interesting aesthetic to a space.