EXPOL POD FLOOR SYSTEMS
EXPOL Tuff Pods are suitable for any raft or floating pod floor system used throughout New Zealand. Made from expanded polystyrene, EXPOL Tuff Pods are exceptionally durable, retaining compressive strength, resistance to water and thermal insulation for the life of the building.
For a solid insulation solution EXPOL Tuff Pods achieve a substantially higher R-value than other insulating materials. Expanded polystyrene has a long established reputation for creating energy efficient homes that rely less on heating and cooling.
Made of 98% air and containing recycled material EXPOL Tuff Pods are exceptionally “tuff” and do not settle over time.
To see how EXPOL Concrete Floor Insulation products are integrated into the new Building Code Changes introduced 1 May 2023 please see the EXPOL FLOOR / SLAB INSULATION CALCULATOR
See our New Generation EX1300 Hot Wire Polystyrene Cutter specifically designed to cut EXPOL Tuff Pods 
EXPOL Tuff Pods contain recycled content and can be recycled.
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The Products
EXPOL Tuff Pods are manufactured from standard Expanded Polystyrene material. Tuff Pods are available as moulded pods which incorporate a waffle design or solid pods.
EXPOL supplies a variety of sizes that suit the specific design. Both moulded and solid pods contain recycled content.
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Installation
EXPOL Tuff Pods
STAGE 1 Clear and level the site. A footprint of the building site can be outlined and a layer of fines spread over the area. Construct and erect the boxing and lay the damp proof membrane over the fines. Plumbing and services go in at this stage.
STAGE 2 The site is now ready for placement of EXPOL Tuff Pods, in conjunction with the EXPOL universal spacer, Wilton Joubert spacers or the EXPOL 100mm & 300mm spacers. The type of spacers will generally be determined by the engineer or specifier. Pods are placed 300mm in from the perimeter boxing and 100mm apart over the floor area, or as recommended in the engineer’s schedule. Reinforcing steel is laid around the perimeter and between the pods. Steel mesh is then laid over the pods using bar chairs where necessary.
STAGE 3 The site is now ready for the pouring of concrete, which can be pumped or barrowed. The concrete should be vibrated and screeded as per normal practice and adequate curing time should be allowed. Remove the boxing after curing.
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System Components
EXPOL supplies spacers to align the Tuff Pods, and PODSTICKS for mesh support. EXPOL’s range of available components is listed below:
EXPOL 100mm Spacer
Only suitable for 220mm PODS for internal ribs.
EXPOL 300mm Spacer
Only suitable for 220mm PODS for slab edge beam and thickenings.
EXPOL PODSTICK
Used as an alternative to Mesh / Bar Chairs. Provides more support for steel mesh over polystyrene
UNIMAX Spacer
The spacer sits on the ground between the pods and is suitable for use with any size Tuff Pod. The spacer cleverly clips together to form any size spacing required. EXPOL Unimax spacers can be used in conjunction with any other spacer type.
EXPOL Centre Spacer
Used internally and externally throughout the Pod floor.
EXPOL Clip on Spacer
This spacer clips onto the centre spacer for edge beams and internal thickenings.
FURTHER INFORMATION
MANUFACTURING STANDARD
All products and grades of Expanded Polystyrene supplied by EXPOL for pod floors comply with manufacturing standard AS 1366 Part 3 1992.
For further, detailed information on all products contact EXPOL 0800 86 33 73