Are concrete floors more costly than timber joists?
Precast concrete floors are generally more expensive than timber joists. Hanlon Concretes special design makes them the most cost effective precast option. Overall cost will vary depending on the finishing method used. Additional costs can be as little as 10%. Generally, one weeks labour per house can be saved by using concrete flooring slabs, therefore increasing speed and reducing labour costs]. 5. Is Hanlon Concrete Flooring suitable for use on small sized houses? Hanlon Concrete slabs have been used on various sites ranging from small houses to large apartment blocks. 6. When is Concrete Flooring used at ground level? Some building authorities recommend use of a suspended slab for structural reasons (eg. where depth of fill exceeds 600mm). Generally a suspended slab becomes the cheaper option where depths exceed 900mm. This however is dependant on availability of stone and labour. 7. Are heavier lintels required? Stronger lintels are usually required when concrete floors are used.
