ALL THE TESTS (so far 😉)

Take a look at all the material testing we've done to date! Stay tuned for more videos as we expand into full production 💪♻️
#construction #sustainability #sustainablebuilding #buildingmaterials #build #bricks #plasticwaste

[@johnrogers1794]

In Florida here, there are thousands of manufactured homes here. Usually, there is plastic "skirting" surrounding the bottom of the home, or... just cement block stacked around the home. In hurricane time, the skirting flexes, and the block falls over. THIS is a fantastic product, that it is a solution for this all across the South.... Find a State or County, that has a big building where it sorts plastic bottles, etc. to get rid of them, and there is a need, for PLAEX...

[@keithjacobson4493]

Well done. It is good to see innovation like this.

[@ClaudioSantana-le8cj]

Evolução não tem limites.

[@user-dt4kv2lp6z]

Needs ..Needs to be cheaper than current conventional buildings are at . Make money .. yes!! of course. but now is the time to get your product out there tested in ever climate zone possible . Then in less than a decade increase the price . Build All different style homes ranch,condo,two story, barn, efficientcy apartment. Any way you could hookup with the Pacific ocean garage pack cleaners. Whole bunch plastic to work with.

[@jeanforrest5533]

Is this hurricane proof Over time with high exposure to beach exposure Fire proof Tested or made for Caribbean climate Cost for product Can this be shipped out of Canada i;e jamaica wi Interested

[@PLAEX]

The cost of our bricks can vary based on the project scope, location, and other specific requirements. For your reference, our bricks are priced at $18.48 CAD per unit; our LinX Z bricks are priced at $14.19 CAD per unit. For the rest of questions, you can find it in our Q&A (plaex.ca/questions-and-answers-about-plaex-building-systems-mortarless-interlocking-construction-blocks)

[@jeffreyhoover361]

Wonder where it can be purchased in the U.S. I would love to try it with a test house in iowa

[@PLAEX]

We are currently selling products through direct sales while working to establish a robust sales and distribution network, but we will keep you posted once we have any US distributors.

[@aamsheikh]

​@PLAEX need that machine

[@PLAEX]

@@aamsheikh We are open to partnering/collaborating. If you're interested, please contact: [e-mail]

[@beaumont6751]

Great concept, but I hope this Canadian company can get beyond the protype brick stage, (over the past few years). Sadly eating up much working captial $$...prior to a viable & economical rapid production (that will eat more funds, and complicate greater Risk). // Not saying this to try and be rude, as I only hope for much success going foreward. The building test products are truly unique, in features.

[@PLAEX]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@robertweekley5926]

Everyone thinking of using it for Homes, and it could work for that, but I see it as a Great Product for Retaining Wall Construction, for Mountain Highway Slopes, Beachfront Storm Wall Protection, etc!

[@PLAEX]

The Brick&Panel™ system is for full-wall structures. It is still in development and undergoing ASTM testing for CSA and ICC certifications. PLAEX products for use in residential and commercial dwellings are anticipated for Q4 2024 - Q1 2025.

[@user-gt5yw8pr9j]

Your product is so young. Any paint will stick initially, but what about wind and rain and UV weathering? How long will paint adhere, and on unpainted bricks, what is the weathering resistance of the recycled plastic? I love the design of the bricks, and I think they'd be great for construction in earthquake zones, but we need to know more about their longterm chemical stability.

[@PLAEX]

You can find the answer in Q&A on the website: plaex.ca/questions-and-answers-about-plaex-building-systems-mortarless-interlocking-construction-blocks

[@johncarter1852]

So what is the price of these going to be?

[@michaelfitzgerald8727]

Products like this take decades before they make it to market. So many House blocks on youtube but nothing at the local hardware stores.

[@abnerguzman6418]

What if you also make something for the cracks on the side of what it will be wall , because i wouldn't feel very safe adding poroplas to the cracks.

[@PLAEX]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@fibrosis3576]

Why aren't they flat on the outside like regular blocks with different types of blocks for making connections (regular ones still have the connections on the 2 long ends) and flat parts for doors and windows?

[@PLAEX]

Because we have a fully interlocking building system. Comprising of a load-bearing core block and a FULLY interlocking panel system. For more information, click here: plaex.ca/brickandpanel

[@andrewkrahn2629]

These look awesome! How well do they work as a fire barrier if some of the aggregate is flammable/meltable?

[@PLAEX]

Hi Andrew! Thanks for your comment :) Our products are not intended for high-temperature applications, such as fire pits. However, our material is flame-resistant. We are working with independent certified labs and universities to test our products and will continue to publish data as more is confirmed.

[@soltaras1969]

Aquí en mexico hablan mucho de sus ladrillos, pero en ninguna parte los venden , avisen si hay algún proveedor por favor , saludos de Yucatán

[@PLAEX]

We are currently selling products through direct sales while working to establish a robust sales and distribution network. However, we are open to licensing our technology worldwide. If you're interested in partnership, please contact: [e-mail]

[@Boondok_Dwaeji]

How is Electrical and Pluming addressed?

[@miniman747]

Cool, but are they bulletproof? 🤔

[@PLAEX]

A LOT more than traditional materials 💪 take a look at this video from a couple years ago when we did some ballistics testing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZjMhWRnis2garcsi=3zC2IX0ikfSfVdO8 We will doing this again very soon as our material has improved!

[@miniman747]

@@PLAEX Impressive strength in one of those little bricks! Looking forward to see the next test 👍🏼

[@RayLawrenceJrMUSIC]

If this can make a fire resistant and tornado safe house for Iowa, I am very interested

[@PLAEX]

Our composite (PLAEX-crete™ ) is created with specialty select polymer sources that are known to be generally safer. During development we have consulted with many experts in fire suppression and we have worked with the novel chemistry of our products to reduce flammability and spread as much as possible. We have made a lot of progress so far and we are looking forward to sharing the results as soon as they are verified by third party lab tests. We have achieved this without the use of some of the traditional flame retardants, which are beginning to be banned around the world. They are Fire Resistant, they inhibit flammability of the material, limit flame spread and limit smoke. As they do contain a significant amount of polymer they are not intend for use near open flame, they are NOT TO BE USED FOR FIRE PITS!!! Also, by laminating fireproof materials into the panels of our brick and panel system, our full system will achieve extremely high fire resistance. PLAEX™ products will undergo extensive fire testing in the coming months and we are looking forward to sharing the results.

[@joshmaxrubinstein]

Neat product have you done any study about off gassing and toxicity to living spaces?

[@PLAEX]

We use all food-grade polymers which are generally considered very stable. It's the same polymers people were wearing on their faces to filter out COVID-19.

[@sulaymand]

How much is one brick in USD

[@PLAEX]

For your reference, our bricks are priced at $13.51 per unit; our LinX Z bricks are priced at $10.37 per unit.

[@mckutzy]

Interesting design... looks good. Off hand it kinda threw me for a loop, I thought there was a new local manufacturer of RBMK1000 moderator blocks... No, it's just for regular construction..

[@PLAEX]

Our products are made by a mix of difficult-to-recycle materials, including agricultural, marine, and industrial plastic waste and aggregate waste from the construction industry.

[@gokulakrishnan4314]

How about the fire resistance of this brick

[@PLAEX]

We're currently undergoing independent lab testing. We have made a lot of progress so far and we are looking forward to sharing the results as soon as they are verified by third-party lab tests. We have achieved this without the use of some of the traditional flame retardants. They are Fire Resistant, they inhibit the flammability of the material, limit flame spread, and limit smoke.

[@johnnapier9499]

Here comes the Judge with his gavel case closed You WIN 😂 Hope it is a success!

[@cowshottv5867]

I'm seeing raised garden beds.... woodsheds with a lean to roof.....just for a start.

[@miguelangelleonlopez851]

Disculpa cuánto cuestan los venden en México

[@PLAEX]

The cost of our bricks can vary based on the project scope, location, and other specific requirements. For your reference, our bricks are priced at $18.48 CAD per unit; our LinX Z bricks are priced at $14.19 CAD per unit.

[@josephalfonso238]

Indonesia sangat membutuhkan produk ini.

[@PLAEX]

We agree!

[@ramdxebec3535]

Brick size,,plis

[@PLAEX]

8 x 16 x 4

[@IXapaKTEpHuk]

а от як ця цегла реагує на різні температури ? при нагріванні вище 40 градусів за Цельсієм що з нею робиться… 🧐

[@PLAEX]

The bricks are not intended for operational temperatures above 60° C

[@IXapaKTEpHuk]

@@PLAEX чудова новина !

[@mylesm7947]

Thermal efficiency????

[@PLAEX]

The R-value is 0.2 for every inch of PLAEX-crete™ . Further insulation can be integrated as a laminate part of the exterior panel system to meet any environmental requirements.

[@JinKee]

how resistant is the brick to bullets?

[@PLAEX]

We haven't has bullet test yet. Once we've done it, we'll we post this information on our social media platform. If you're interested in what kind of tests we've done, please check our technical booklet at plaex.ca/catalogues

[@jazznaw]

What about windows ? 🤔🤔🤔

[@garryquiggins8183]

You still have to use glass for windows!

[@PLAEX]

PLAEX Brick&Panel™ can integrate well with existing structures and traditional finishing methods like drywall and siding. They are based off a 16” center and a standard 2X4 slots into the dovetail interlocks on the sides of the blocks allowing for seamless integrations and easy door/window installs. They also hold screws exceptionally well, far beyond wood or concrete, and without cracking or chipping. D channel blocks and laterally cored blocks will also be available for easy electrical and plumbing integration or rebar and concrete reinforcement, depending on the application. PLAEX Brick&Panel™ can be used in almost any low rise wall application. Trusess can be easily mounted using our unique yet familiar sill plate template technique. Our innovative interlocking panels eliminate the need for siding (Though you can still use it, and our 1” dovetails can act as an effective rainscreen) PLAEX panels integrate technology and provide a siding-like appearance for the bricks. As we scale our product offerings we will offer more panel options such as additional insulation, integrated solar and electrical features, and the exciting potential for collaborative customization of finishes.

[@suldable]

Please fire test

[@PLAEX]

We will make a related video soon. Thank you for your advice.

[@luiscarlosquiames5238]

De Venezuela saludos 😊

[@brentmcmillan519]

cool product . lose the music.

[@PLAEX]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@josefkarlin3472]

Ha und ich habe auf der Internetseite Zusammenarbeit angefragt, keine reaktion

[@PLAEX]

I apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. We're currently receiving a large volume of inquiries, and my colleagues are trying their best to process them. Please email [e-mail] with your information, my colleague will assist you in checking the progress of your inquiry. Thank you very much for your patience.

[@cypresspuz]

Buy cheap garbage from other countries, mate.

[@PLAEX]

Thank you for your advice.

[@weifonliu5896]

0:39 that looks so unprofessional sadly. 19 metric tons ? this thing already started deforming way earlier than that. If your product can actually withhold a lot of compression force, it should be done in a lab setting with graphs and other data from RC, steel and other similar materials for buildings to provide us the truth instead of this disappointing commericial ... misleading piece of ___.

[@PLAEX]

Thanks for your message! These testing videos were all done in-house with a limited start-up company budget. However, we are working with local universities for lab testing and look forward to sharing more of that! Stay tuned!

[@weifonliu5896]

@@PLAEX Thank you for replying. As someone who actually do QA in the construction field myself, I will be more than happy to share your product with friends if it actually works. Please share with us more details once you got the result. Best Regards!

[@milomiladinovic9848]

If you are truly serious about expanding this tech around the world, you will 'have to' convert 'everything' to metric. Only Canada and the US are still using Imperial measures.