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Introducing the pod floor system that's easy to install and easy on the planet too.

New Zealand’s only Recycled Plastic Raft Foundation approved for use with CodeMarked Allied Ready Superslab

         

QPOD now does Engineered Foundation Designs

CodeMark, SED, TC1, and TC2 specific designs

Understanding the new H1/AS1 Insulation Regulations

We have made it easy to determine what system you need to achieve your minimum requirement R-Value according to zone with the R-Value Calculator

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QPOD IS THE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE

Manufactured in Hawke’s Bay from recycled material and 100% recyclable with zero landfill waste. The all-new QPOD flooring system is first choice for the eco-conscious.

 

QPOD Features

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QPOD Features
QPOD™ 100mm Rib Spacer QPOD™ 300mm Spacer QPOD™ End Cap QPOD™ 100mm Extension QPOD™ Closed 2 Sides 40mm Upstand Built-in Assembly Clips

QPOD™ 100mm Rib Spacer

QPOD™ 100mm Rib Spacer is used for the Rib spacing in Raft Configuration where ribs are located at 1200mm centres.

Spacers provide accurate spacing and cover for steel available in 3x sizes; 100mm for Ribs in ‘Raft’ configuration, 300mm for load beams & boundaries, 400mm for boundary walls by garage openings and other sloping slab entrances. QPOD™ Spacers clip on to the QPOD™ system.
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QPOD™ 300mm Spacer

QPOD™ 300mm Beam Spacer is used for the exterior beam spacing and load bearing wall spacing in Raft and Continuous configurations.

Spacers provide accurate spacing and cover for steel available in 3x sizes; 100mm for Ribs in ‘Raft’ configuration, 300mm for load beams & boundaries, 400mm for boundary walls by garage openings and other sloping slab entrances. QPOD™ Spacers clip on to the QPOD™ system.
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QPOD™ End Cap

QPOD™ End Cap is used for capping off open sided QPOD™ or QPOD™ extensions in Raft and Continuous configurations.

QPOD™ Closed two sides pod don't require end caps and are supplied pre-closed and assembled in groups of four to represent a 1100x1100mm pod.
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QPOD™ 100mm Extension

100mm QPOD™ extension clips securely on  the side of the  QPOD™ creating a void filler up to 300mm at 100mm increments as required to suit the plan layout.

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QPOD™ Closed 2 Sides

550x550mm QPOD™ closed two sides, supplied assembled together as four to make a 1100x1100mm pod suitable for ‘Raft’ configuration with 100mm ribs at 1200mm centres. Also available as all sides open for continuously placed sections.
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40mm Upstand Built-in

Patented Built in mesh spacer designed to space the mesh up off the pod 40mm as per floor steel cover specifications.

This means mesh is supported at the correct height and at regular intervals, every QPOD™ features this up-stand resulting in ultimate mesh support when pouring and finishing the concrete surface. mesh centered properly in the topping ensures optimum strength in the overall finished slab.
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Assembly Clips

Positive quick assembly clip system for QPOD™  Spacers on all sides. Optimum spacing for Rib & Beam spacers is 1200mm centres.

Spacers provide accurate spacing and cover for steel available in 3x sizes; 100mm for Ribs in ‘Raft’ configuration, 300mm for load beams & boundaries, 400mm for boundary walls by garage openings and other sloping slab entrances. QPOD™ Spacers clip on to the QPOD™ system.
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QPOD SAVES ON TRANSPORTATION

Delivery – QPOD required for standard residential floor build can be delivered on a standard single axle trailer or back of a ute, compared to multiple truck deliveries for polystyrene pods.
Storage – QPOD stack neatly taking up minimal storage space, 50m2 of product on one pallet!

QPOD IS DESIGNED EARTH FRIENDLY

Clean work site – No styrene fly-aways and poly beads.
100% Recycled – QPOD is manufactured from 100% recycled and reprocessed plastics.
100% Recyclable – QPOD offcuts are virtually non-existent and 100% recyclable PP.
NZ Made – QPOD is proudly 100% NZ owned and manufactured in the Hawke’s Bay.

QPOD ‘DOES’ FAST APPLICATION

Lightweight – Each QPOD weighs in at just 1.2 kg for ease of handling.
Super stable – Unique interlocking system keeps them in place during concrete pour and in windy conditions.
Fast – QPOD is the only system featuring the unique patented built in 40mm barchair for accurate mesh placement..

QPOD SAVES ON TRANSPORTATION

Delivery – QPOD required for standard residential floor build can be delivered on a standardsingle axle trailer or back of a ute, compared to multiple truck deliveries for polystyrene pods.
Storage – QPOD stack neatly taking up minimal storage space.

QPOD IS DESIGNED EARTH FRIENDLY

Clean work site – No styrene fly-aways and poly beads.
100% Recycled – QPOD is manufactured from 100% recycled and reprocessed plastics.
100% Recyclable – QPOD offcuts and surplus are 100% recyclable at all NZ recycling depots.
NZ Made – QPOD is proudly 100% NZ owned and manufactured in the Hawke’s Bay.

QPOD 'DOES' FAST APPLICATION

Lightweight – Each QPOD weighs in at just 1.2 kg for ease of handling.
Super stable – Unique interlocking system keeps them in place during concrete pour and in windy conditions.
Fast – Steel simply falls into place requiring less ties for an easy install. Built in 40mm spacer spacing the mesh for the correct cover every time.

Not just another plastic floor slab solution

QPOD™ Flooring System shares many of the advantages of existing plastic ‘pod’ flooring concepts, we cant ignore today’s market is crying out for a more sustainable eco-friendly solution to replace the polystyrene convenience we are so used to.
QPOD™ Flooring is the only plastic system designed customisable, choose to lay as ‘Raft Configuration’ or ‘Continuous Solution’.

The QPOD™ ‘Raft’ Solution

QPOD™ Flooring System can be supplied in a 1.1 x 1.1m square configuration identical to that of a traditional polystyrene waffle pod configuration making a seamless ‘Raft’ solution, see more options for a Codemarked solution requiring no additional engineering on standard ‘good ground’ situations.

The QPOD™ ‘Raft’ Solution

QPOD™ Flooring System can be supplied in a 1.1 x 1.1m square configuration identical to that of a traditional polystyrene waffle pod configuration making a seamless ‘Raft’ solution, see more options for a Codemarked solution requiring no additional engineering on standard ‘good ground’ situations.

Continuous Solution

QPOD™ Flooring System can be supplied as a continuous run on many ground conditions, savings can be made on concrete usages and installation speed whilst maintaining a high shear strength and insulation properties exceeding that of traditional ‘slab on ground’.

QPOD Engineering Service

QPOD now does Engineered Foundation Designs. Whether it’s CodeMark, SED, TC1, or TC2 specific designs, we got you covered.

What Our Customers Are Saying.

Lifecare Retirement Village – Cambridge

“We changed to QPOD, much cleaner, much tidier, less mess and being able to have a straight swap with the polystyrene without having to get any consents done. Poured really well, had no problems with the pods or steel moving.”

Ryan – Downing construction

Havelock North

“It’s a lot stronger with the pods joined together, makes it a lot easier for us to lay and quicker as well.”

Beachlands Auckland

“Easy to work with, easy to install, no mess, no barchairs, no pegs, no bracing.”

Robinson Build

“Overall it looks like it will be a really strong slab and the pods were much better to use than polystyrene”
Davie Robinson – Wanaka Builder

Christchurch Test Site

“… after a windy night… build sites using polystyrene pods spent the next day collecting broken pods from about the neighborhood while the QPOD’s were sitting tight un-moved.”
Dave Barker – Allied Concrete

High R Value in Te Horo

“From my standpoint the project went very well with no problems. ”
Hamish Wells – Consulting Civil Engineer

Opotiki Build

“all went well and we will definitely be using QPOD on future projects that we design. My guys said it was easy to work with. Successful result!”
Chris Ballantyne – GM Longview Homes

Who we work with

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0800 000 872

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0800 000 872

Or inquire below

+64 6 834 4806  |  0800 000 872

15 Thames Street, Pandora, Napier 4110

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