Lights Finishes & Cross Section

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FITTING OF LIGHTS

Fitting of downlights is as straightforward as coring holes through the hollow core of the slab or using a hammer and chisel to form the required diameter hole to accommodate the downlight.

 

For suspended or other light fittings, drill a hole through the slab and into the slab’s hollow core to fit the electrical wiring through. Any excessive edge chipping is repaired with ‘Rhinolite’ or similar material.

 

Costs of such electrical light points also become more economical as electrical wires and single light transformers can be placed into the horizontal hollow cores of the slabs the day after installation, instead of the traditional light boxes and conduits.

FINISHES TO PRE-STRESSED SLABS

Electrical conduits should be run over the top of the slab with a 30-40mm river sand and cement levelling screed placed over the top.

 

  • The soffit of the slab is smooth and does not require plastering.
  • To finish, rake the underside of the joint clean soon after grouting.
  • Trowel a small quantity of acrylic sealer or similar into the underside of the joints.
  • Finish to a smooth rounded shape by running a piece of plastic conduit along the joint.
  • Apply a bonding liquid to the soffit before applying a textured paint.

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