Thanks to the low self-weight, Slimline enables building more on an existing foundation. Alternative floor systems are often too heavy as a result of the high amounts of concrete used to realize a certain capacity.
Below, you’ll find the specific Slimline benefits for construction on an existing foundation in the different life stages of the building.
Slimline enables fast and straightforward construction. Thanks to the self-supporting prefabricated elements, propping is no longer necessary. The elements are instantly walkable after placement, which means the fitting of installations and finishing can commence immediately without impacting other activities. This allows merging multiple construction phases, which results in considerable savings on construction time and costs.
Create more on existing foundation
Slimline enables building more square meters on an existing foundation when compared to traditional flooring systems. In addition to the lower self-weight, that’s possible by savings on the gross floor height, which results in a reduced load of the entire building on the foundation.
Better indoor climate
Slimline allows you to conveniently integrate (dual) thermal activation. The combination of radiant heating from the subfloor, cooling from the ceiling and a fast response time is perceived as being very comfortable by users.
Slimline is a structural floor system that offers substantial environmental benefits during construction and while the building’s in use. These benefits result in lower energy consumption, an increased economical life span and lower material use.
Slimline improves the office ‘performance’. Thanks to the (acoustically) decoupled subfloor, building users can easily set up or change the space layout to fit their needs.
Slimline enables the realization of exceptional designs and structures. For example, the relatively low floor weight allows large cantilevers and free spans. It also makes it possible to create more on existing foundation. Slimline also offers structural solutions to cope with, for example, diaphragm action and torsion.
Better indoor climate
Slimline allows you to conveniently integrate (dual) thermal activation. The combination of radiant heating from the subfloor, cooling from the ceiling and a fast response time is perceived as being very comfortable by users.
Slimline enables fast and straightforward construction. Thanks to the self-supporting prefabricated elements, propping is no longer necessary. The elements are instantly walkable after placement, which means the fitting of installations and finishing can commence immediately without impacting other activities. This allows merging multiple construction phases, which results in considerable savings on construction time and costs.
Acoustic decoupling
The Slimline subfloor is acoustically decoupled from the main structure, which results in excellent sound insulation. Slimline office buildings even comply with the strict residential acoustic requirements. For more information about acoustic performance, please refer to the Documents section.
High fire-resistance
Slimline has a documented fire resistance in excess of 145 minutes, which results from multiple tests by the certified bodies Efectis and TNO, performed on a composite floor under load. For more information about fire resistance, please refer to the Documents section.
Efficient construction
Slimline enables fast and straightforward construction. Thanks to the self-supporting prefabricated elements, propping is no longer necessary. The elements are instantly walkable after placement, which means the fitting of installations and finishing can commence immediately without impacting other activities. This allows merging multiple construction phases, which results in considerable savings on construction time and costs.
Create more on existing foundation
Slimline enables building on an existing foundation, which results in faster construction and lower costs. The existing foundation doesn’t need to be removed, and there’s no need for a new foundation. Slimline enables you to create more square meters. With an exceptionally slender combination of ceiling, installation space and subfloor, Slimline saves between 40 and 50 cm height per floor when compared to traditional building systems. This results in a reduction of the gross floor height of 15%.
Pleasant in use
Depending on the building’s function, Slimline offers several benefits for the building's users, whether it’s a luxury apartment resident or an office worker.
Better Office
Slimline improves the office ‘performance’. Thanks to the (acoustically) decoupled subfloor, building users can easily set up or change the space layout to fit their needs.
Slimline allows you to conveniently integrate (dual) thermal activation. The combination of radiant heating from the subfloor and cooling from the ceiling is perceived as being very comfortable by users.
When Using Slimline, users can decide on the final floor layout up to a very late stage of the construction process. Unrestricted by any standard, they can be offered a large degree of freedom in creating the layout. This also applies to the size and position of for example a kitchen or bathroom.