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Old 03-07-2009, 05:14 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Panda
The concept of a slab floor in Thailand is quite different from what it is in Australia (and possibly other western countries I would guess?) In Australia a "slab" floor is supported by the fill underneath which is bedding sand over firm ground. In Thailand a slab floor is supported by piers with deep footings no more than 4 meters apart. The loose fill thrown in in this type of construction offers little, if any support for the slab floor.
Very fair comment. My thoughts are, a. good solid slab floor, on my standards, with link ups to build on.

In my view if the original slab/foundation is good, you can't go to far wrong.

But I'm wide open to constructive criticism. Welcome it,.
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