The SHUKUMA approach to installing floors, roofs and many other applications where pre-stressed slabs are suitable, offers more advantages than the traditional product.
Among other benefits, contractors now enjoy increased efficiency without the need for storage space and props on often crowded sites.
ASSISTANCE with the planning of a layout to accommodate Hollowcore Flooring
DESIGN of the floor panels only, should a client not have his own engineer
MANUFACTURE of Hollowcore Flooring to the highest standard
TRANSPORTATION of floors to site
INSTALLATION of floors.
Up to 500m² of HOLLOWCORE FLOORING can be placed by a Shukuma team in ONE DAY on a well-planned and prepared site, with good weather conditions.
NO SHUTTERING and SUPPORTS (props) required
NO STORAGE SPACE required on site
There is NO LABOUR COST to construct the floor
NO TIME DELAY due to the erection and dismantling of support systems (shuttering and props)
NO TIME DELAY is experienced due to fixing reinforcement, placing of concrete, and the setting, curing and hardening of concrete
NO RISK of poor workmanship, incorrect placing of reinforcement, under-strength or poorly compacted concrete.
NO CEILINGS are required
There is a 30% SAVING on the weight of the floor
We do not manufacture any of the above.
We have two options:
In both instances the Client/Contractor supplies the grouting materials the quantities of which Shukuma can advise on.
Our longitudinal grouting is not waterproof. Client/Contractor to ensure that waterproofing is done in the required areas.
Shukuma only grouts the longitudinal joints of the concrete panels, of which, the materials are to be supplied by the Client/Contractor (though Client/Contractor has the option of grouting, when screeding the concrete panels).
Shukuma can always advise as to the grouting material quantities required.
Once our Provisional Estimate (based on a layout provided by the Client) is signed & accepted by the Client, 50% of the Provisional Estimate amount is to be deposited after Shukuma has done a site inspection for crane size & accessibility of crane & truck/s (we mostly estimate on a 30T crane).
Shukuma will then measure on site “as-built” & will do a Final Estimate of which the balance is payable before installation takes place, normally 7-10 working days after measuring “as-built”.