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RibRaft® X-Pod®

We have looked to the future when developing the next generation RibRaft foundation system. The result is our game changing Firth Ribraft® X-Pod®!

Designed for TC2 or expansive soil types, RibRaft X-Pods are the sustainable choice pod system for concrete foundation. 

  • 100% recyclable (polystyrene free) = zero landfill waste*
  • Made from 100% recycled material
  • Stackable pods = vastly reducing storage footprints
      • Compact transport = pods for a 180sqm home can be delivered on a single axle trailer
  • Easy installation system = steel rods click into pods and self-lock, reducing steel ties
  • Four pod sizes 
      • 215/1500 for good ground conditions
      • 215/750 for TC2 and expansive clays 
      • 215/400.600 Mini Pods to help easily fit any foundation shape or design 
      • 145/750 Rebate X-Pod 145/7 for shower recess, floor recesses or thickening the topping slab (point loads)
  • Fully compatible with HotEdge foundation insulation system 
  • specifications integrated into Firth's free Wafflesuite foundation design software
Suitable for Foundations
2 v2
3 v2
4 v2
5
6

*Please check with your local council or construction waster firms for options to recycle PP 5 (use symbol) plastics. Unused and undamaged X-Pods can be returned to the seller for a refund (subject to their returns policy). For damaged X-Pods or large off cuts in the Auckland region, please contact Proline Plastics sales@proline.co.nz to discuss recycling options. 

Contact us to find the right product for your project

0800 FIRTH 1

FAQs

Contact our team at X-PodOrders@Firth.co.nz

Yes, Firth Concrete RaftMix is a requirement for compliance for CodeMark RibRaft foundations.

Yes, see link to our wafflesuite design software or please contact Firth for more info. Wafflesuite is free to use but requires registration — nzwafflesuite.com

Yes, the concrete topping thickness needs to be increased from 85mm to 100mm.

Yes, for heating coils less than 25mm embedded in the concrete topping, the topping thickness needs to be 110mm.

Yes, HotEdge can be custom made to suit concrete edge beams that vary in height. Please contact Firth for more info.

Yes, HotEdge (BV), HotEdge Extra and HotEdge Base are all included in the RibRaft Technical Manuals CodeMark

Contact our team at Firth.HotEdge@Firth.co.nz or call us on 0800 HOTEDGE (0800 468 3343).