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Infill slab

Infill slabs are simply poured between existing walls, so no formwork is required.

They require no external or internal stiffening beams and are typically used in garage floors where the walls are masonry.

The masonry wall and concrete slab must be separated from one another because they shrink or expand at different rates. If they are not separated the risk that the slab may develop unsightly cracks along the wall edge is increased.

A compressible filler strip, nominally 12 mm thick, is used as an impervious separation strip. Saw cuts may be required after 24 hours to control the shrinkage and cracking that is likely to occur.

Diagram of infill slab is shown with an impervious separation strip. The slab has a minimum thickness of 100 mm.
Infill slab
Photo of expansion joints in the surface of the concrete slab.
Expansion joints in the surface of the concrete slab
Photo of a concrete slab joining with a brick wall.
Concrete slab joining with brick wall