ROOFING WITH REINFORCED BRICK SLAB

RC Filler Slab
Filler slabs are one such cost effective roofing system
The slab filled with lighter filler
materials is known as the filler slab.

LIGHTWEIGHT, INEXPENSIVE MATERIALS such

as lowgrade Mangalore tiles, bricks, coconut
shells, glass bottles, etc. are used as filler
materials in filler slabs to replace the
redundant concrete in tension zones.
•Reduces the cost of the slab by around 25-30%
•Creates interesting designs and patterns on the ceiling
•Helps in better thermal insulation of the slab due to
the air pockets present.
•Reduces the load on the foundation
This 'un-productive' concrete can be replaced
by a 'Filler' material which will reduce the
weight of the slab and also reduce the cost by
reducing the amount of concrete used.

This technique saves energy-consuming concrete. Roofs and intermediate floors account for
20-25% of the total cost of the house. This roofing costs 30-35% less than conventionally used
concrete roofing. Thus a considerable amount is saved in terms of materials, energy, and cost.
 2)Filler slab roofing(Pots)

Pots which were used as filler material

Bar bending work on top of the pots

Pots being filled with clay before being

placed on the centering structure Concrete being pored on top of pot
Construction of a slab with terracota pots
Nandanam Kindergarten
Auroville, India
 WALL HOUSE , AUROVILLE,
Anupama Kundoo- VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
A TYPICAL FILLER SLAB IN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, TRIVANDRUM