Saturday, September 12, 2020

SUNKEN SLAB - ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Sunken Slab

The sunken slab is a type of slab which is provided to maintain architectural design in areas where drainage system or pipe are installed below the floor such as in washroom as well as in laundry areas. The sunken slab is provided below the normal level at a depth of 200 mm to 300 mm and are filled with coal or broken pieces of bricks.


Advantages Of Sunken Slab

  • All plumbing pipes are concealed inside the slab.
  • Need special plumbing fixtures to reduce noise during usage of bathroom.
  • These slab is used in the installation of security systems.

Disadvantages Of Sunken Slab

  • The height is decreased in the slab in the sunken slab.
  • This type of slab needs experience or skilled labor to concrete.
  • In this type of slab waterproofing and brickbat take more time during construction.

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