We Made Floating Concrete! Is LITEPANEL Better Than Hollow Blocks?

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[@gelo4910]

You are a good example of what an Engineer should be. Innovative sa methods at hindi sinasarili (Gatekeep) ang ideas and inventions. A true inspiration to all future engineers. I hope your product reaches 1st world structures in foreign land, as it should be.

[@iam-jk2fi]

Of course they wouldn't gatekeep it. They're literally running a business

[@joeltadeo3418]

Kaya after 5yrs pwd n Ako magpatayo ng Bahay pero gusto ko Slater Young ang contructor mas pulido

[@20GoodnessOfGod24]

Hindi yan pwede sa mga engineer ng DPWH hindi sila bibili nyan kasi wla na silang aayusin kahit ok pa ang building. Alam na😂😂

[@SprakanaKerum]

​ Blacklisted daw kumpanya ni Slater sa DPWH because of "no defects found"

[@JonathanFranco-p2e]

Wala pa yan sa quality madaming kulang at making design sa panel ang reinforcement niya walang tibay

[@kevink1214]

It looks like a great product. Few questions, 1) what is the insulation value ? Does it transfer heat same as the hollow block wall? 2) I see how you tie it to the panel next to it, but what vertically is keeping the wall from falling over? You have the pin at the bottom but all the panels connected will those pins keep the wall from leaning? 3) is this available throughout the Philippines? Seems some islands like Bohol does not get this type of new building technology. 4) why is the hollow block so brittle? Can't it be made with stronger cement mix? Or a cement mix like the panels.

[@mengiequirante2460]

I’d appreciate reply to these questions too

[@margaritolopez4564]

Masyado ba mabigat yan boss

[@snob0924]

Can it be used as a roofing material? I am thinking of replacing my G.I. sheet roof if this ok with regards to rain and harsh weather like typhoons and hot weather during the summer months.

[@vi683a]

This is a speed demonstration. I have the same questions, i myself would build a ceiling and floor track that the panels would slide on like a sliding door and adhere only BETWEEN and at Panel ends.

[@andrewsantos4366]

I like the concept of the panel but is these in the building code, considering Philippines is in the earthquake zone country, using two rebars in a panel (2x8) seems not enough to withstand the lateral movement.

[@CEOako]

Thank you, @Slater Young, for showing this video. I'm looking for ideas of the possibilities of making my house to build on a faster and cost efficient way. I will consider this.

[@BrianJeffersonTecson]

Hi, do you happen to have any samples of litepanels that show how the electrical wiring is integrated inside? I'm curious to see how they're put together! Thanks!

[@OminousPinapple]

The switching between language was an interesting choice for this advert

[@serpadz]

I guess the proper word is cost efficient because you save time for all the necessary materials and work to build up your wall.. thumbs up for this amazing invention to innovate the world of builders.. less time comes with a little cost..

[@DianeB]

Very innovative.. mabilis pa e install.. So proud, Filipino pa lng meron nito..

[@ellenkailapatulot9007]

may i ask Sir Slater, how about the embedded plumbing lines & electrical? how do we do that? can you make video about this?

[@joey_ocampo]

What I have seen here in the U.S. are modular blocks much bigger and lighter than the regular cement block and they are used as an external wall throughout the house. These blocks interlock and I was pretty amazed by their design as it also cut down on installation time and the method has an auto correction as far as being plum and level(As long as the foundation was prepared and level then these blocks just go up with 1 person working alone. Sorry I can't provide the manufacturer's info as I have only seen the program on cable tv some 5+ years back, but definitely the house being built was here in the U.S. Would definitely use your product if ever we decide to build a house there in Cebu or else buy one of the existing new homes. Good Luck! I'm sure you have a winner product for sure!

[@itzstone]

Insulated concrete forms or ICF, basically giant Lego blocks of Styrofoam prepped for rebar already. Great invention.

[@MrVictorchase]

Looks interesting, but my concern with this (and pre-fab panels in general) is the lack of stretcher bonding i.e. they're not overlapping two panels. They're just laid out next to each other (stack bond). I'd like to see this used with a more structurally robust technique and with an option to use tensile re-enforcement such as non-ferrous or Basalt rebar.

[@michaelvaughn7137]

Here's a thought I came up with years ago your welcome to it instead of a single panel which will only be so strong consider panels that are flat and smooth on one side then has fingered points on the other side placed so if you take two panels turn one so its fingered side fases the fingered side of the other they now trap a ridge on the edge of the slab and then get bolted together important fingers casted off center so they offset from each other creating a void between them allowing piping and electrical to be run in the void and insolation the advantage a stronger wider wall allowing to go higher. Ends of bolts set in recess once built get filled and smoothed over . Door and window frames get installed as you come to them they can be concrete, metal or wood even vinyl . For more detail, finger that faces other slab a pyramid shaped with flat top instead of point has bolt hole with a recess on its smooth side place the two panels together use hole to drill hole in second panel instead of worrying about alignment counter sink smooth side bolt and nut . Cap off top of wall or stack second wall with a multitude of connection possibilities could even drop ac vents through void between the two slabs. If you have trouble understanding what I'm expressing take both hands make tiger claw hand with each lay hands palm to palm finger tips at wrists void between palms bolts go through fingers bolting two slabs together.

[@ellarry5519]

Amazing idea. I just commented, they have a product that is 80 to 90% engineered they lack better joint procedures and installation of services. Your idea will fix their product, hopefully they will reach out to you

[@leaferrer1999]

hey slater! great innovation, wow, bravo! i’m curious how litepanel compares with src panels (styro core)? i hope you can make a video about it too! great work, sir! di ka lang proud bisdak, proud pinoy!!

[@channelingmarkadobuhayprob3437]

Wow amazing inovation …really cost effective and time savings..I’ll consider this in my farm house project in Batangas.Thank you for sharing.

[@daebakonefourthree9575]

Parang mas maganda gumawa kayo video ng simpleng bahay na bungalow using litepanels para malaman ng inyong future customers na matibay and cost effective siya. Mga 50 sqms., 2 bedrooms, cr, kitchen, dining area and living area. Kahit wag niyo na i-finishing or skim coat anf wall para makita namin. Let us see kung paano yung electrical wiring and plumbing. Or kung possible 2 storey house, like paano i-install ang litepanel kung gusto ni customer may second floor bahay nila. I can see the future of litepanel, yung bahay namin now hindi pa tapos kasi ang mahal ng labor hahahahaha. Kapag magpapagawa ako ng sariling bahay litepanel ang bibilhin ko kasi cost effective din siya sa labor fee and sa time.

[@mengiequirante2460]

I agree 💯 parang how to na rin po

[@darmobaliwas4395]

agree para na rin sa mga electrical and other pipes

[@butchbuiser7419]

sana may stress test(earth quake test) din para malaman natin kung gaano katibay ang bahay na gawa sa litepanel according Building code of the Philippines.

[@sept.m9458]

Sana all.. I hope naa moy branch dani sa mindanao Para easy access na gyud for all mindanawans.. looking forward to that days..

[@ginalebria4899]

hi naa tay distributor diri sa davao... litetech construction supply

[@ginalebria4899]

litepanel mindanao

[@jerrybilaoen8858]

​@@ginalebria4899fb page Mindanao

[@jeannivevdemayo3525]

hello mam. ang pagtaud ani mam ilaha naba?

[@akosiamarillo]

Salamat, I will consider this Filipino made product on our house build one day. Will be proud to support our own local companies. Liteblock ba or Litepanel for small house build?

[@luimackjohnson302]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. I need those right away now in my building upgrade. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!

[@maalat]

Congratulations, Slater. Your product makes the Philippine economy more competitive.

[@franciscomolina9569]

Interesting product, maybe you can do a full demonstration video on how to use Litepanel with door/window jamb, how to fix it on against columns and beams, and how to fit electrical and waterline in it. Also, are Litepanels waterproof for external walls? Thanks.

[@princessmiracle2331]

Omg!! I am impressed with your whole panel demo. I'm building a home in P.I. with a budget. I would like to meet your people. thank you.

[@sketchupbisaya]

Sir Slater. nice video at least nakita namin yung pag gawa. question lang po kung pwede na ba to for DIYers? Another thing kung pwede na ba like yung poste tapos mag start ka na mag install ng panels like sa video na wala pang beam sa itaas. tanong lang kung pwede ba gawing after sa pag install ng panels saka na natin mag add ng formworks for beam? pardon for my ignorance hehe gusto ko lang malaman. kasi kadalasan sa nakikita ko ngayon ay wall muna bago mag lagay ng poste at beam which nakita ko naman na may mali dun pero pwede ba natin gawin yung panels first then beam sa itaas? salamat idol!

[@Chambalero]

interesting po. Hindi pa din ako nakakita ng ganito, but it reminds of Hemp Blocks - lego style. if it's light and it floats, not mixed with styro, hula ko lang - then the middle part of the panel is either aircrete or has perlite aggregate?

[@nestorreyes5253]

good job, good product. I assume the adhesive comes with the liteblock and users pay for the liteblock?

[@thomasroberts2600]

Such a great product. I which I knew who it was produced. My homeland needs this.

[@missmercesa]

Wow, very nice. 😮😮 As an accountant before, it’s good to hear the word “overhead cost” again. 😂

[@xeanluxcrille6847]

Is this good for load-bearing walls (with columns of course) or only for dividing spaces?

[@arvinadrada1809]

Its called AAC or Hebel i think. We use it here in Australia as external cladding and render after.

[@hemarkvaldez2274]

After the skimcoat and paint. on a long period of time Hindi po ba yan sir magkakaroon ka na po ng cracks sa mga dugtungan ng mga panel since lahat naman na inistalled inplace ay may galaw?

[@lakeshavallejo7889]

You didn't talk about electricity, plumbing, or how high you can build with this material. You also didn't mention the ceiling. More information, please. Also, is this product international?

[@dondayrit3464]

This is very well-made! Detailed explanation about the difference between light panel and hollow block, very innovative!

[@DBRGB]

Love the product and the fact you gave it to us in two languages!!!! Excellent!!! Now, as this is a Filipino product, do you have this available on Continental USA?

[@crizso]

This very good created by an Engr. not just the usual entrepreneur coz site experience helps a lot in creating something that will innovate construction.

[@aussiebicolanalifestyle]

Planning on building my outdoor dirty kitchen with this material. Thanks for that mate!

[@tonebundoksobre2009]

Interesting invention I'm considering to use for my retirement house to build in the future, will do a feasibility study to see the pros and cons, @slateryoung do you happens to deliver somewhere in Cauyan City Isabela?

[@davidparker2173]

Filipino........ If it is really good, it should go world wide. I see there is an Arab company that has developed a process of filling walls with aircrete. Much success. You will probably have to construct your product fairly locally in order to avoid massive shipping costs.

[@butchbuiser7419]

yes i watched that in youtube they called it PIONER-GROUP. lightweight cellular concrete it is one of the fastest way of constructing houses and buildings. also there is another one RBM Malaysia

[@davidparker2173]

@@butchbuiser7419 A lot of these new methods might still be some time before they are available to a lot of us locally, and some of these companies do not reach out, or communicate very well, even when you inquire. But if their innovations are good enough, they will go world wide. Till then, just go with what you can get, and afford.

[@sunyalopez1853]

It's sense and practicality wise...good job..

[@karlenzmann]

What is the process for windows or doors? Do you need a steel header, or are there prefab window sections?

[@thatguyslater]

No need for headers. Basically you can just install the LITEPANEL horizontally to serve as a lintel beam. Too much detail to cover in one video but we can assist you at www.liteblock.ph 👍🏻

[@joepaquet4332]

Great question

[@joepaquet4332]

@@thatguyslater So the windows oversized and then fit with block for opening finals? Salamat po

[@kmcstore615]

@@thatguyslater I agree to the other comment sana mapakita din ung lite panel sa actual project house. sobrang innovative and looking forward to use this material sa ipapagawa kong bahay.

[@muntingmagsasaka9056]

Maybe next video is yung gagamitin siya sa mga projects niyong bahay and cost difference ng same house

[@Matt-or8in]

Great job doing product development. What are the sound insulation qualities? Ive lived in condos where I have never heard my neighbours and other where I know everything about them for 3 units around.

[@bishmuthify]

Awesome! I am planning to build my dream home using EPS wall panels. Can you give us your thoughts and compare the lite panel vs eps wall panels?

[@AM-uj8bo]

Great product! Mabilis din siyang ilagay kaya mas mababawasan ang time ng construction ng isang bahay. Pero question po, gaano sya katibay pag nailagay na sya sa isang bahay, pwede ba syang maging load bearing na wall? at gaano siya katibay compare sa hollowblocks na wall at purong buhos na semento. Since walang rebars yung mga panels.

[@josephinetv7594]

Sir Slater👋 Safety rin po ba Yan sa lindol? malakas ang lindol sa Pilipinas , na Di magiba gamitin sa 2nd upto 3rd Floor pataas extended ? kc gusto ko po rin yan mabilis pagawa available rin sa Metro Manila ❣️🍀Salamat po Sana mapasin po at masagot🍀❤

[@stephanmuschke9323]

It looks interesting. Did you ever design a House with ceilings as low as 2,44 meters ? I think 3,05 would make more sense. How much do the panels weigh ?Are there special elements for corners/windows /doors and so on ? How do you cut them, with an angle-grinder ? Did you do any earthquake-simulatons/tests ? You deliver nationwide ? But basically I like the idea. Regards, Stephan

[@user-mm2tu1yv7l]

This is great! When I started working with precast panels, laging for large scale projects so I’ve always wondered if pano kaya magagawa na efficient ang production ng panels for small scale naman. I envisioned it around that size pero never thought of the material properties. Just a question though, pano ang mga penetrations for services and what about its fire hazard properties? Thanks in advance if masasagot. More powers!

[@neerajsinghbhandari8609]

Good work 👍 what if you provide angle hinges precasted, it would be fast and less destructive to the panels to attach 💐👍

[@AdrianFrancoBinoya]

A few questions: - Does litepanel requires Stifferer Columns and what span does it need if ever - how to install at top of a window opening, does it need lintel beam? - if the span between 2 columns are needed to be fully installed by a wall, how do you apply pins and adhesive at the last end of wall

[@AdrianFrancoBinoya]

Additional question: - what's the compressive strength of litepanel? - if panels need to be layered on top of each other, do it still Ned lintel Beams and what's the recommended design of lintel beam?

[@1kontrabida]

What are the limitations and caveats on using litepanel, also for plumbing and electrical., Warranty if any? Lastly does it come in how many size panels ball park pricing.

[@MrScorpencer]

How to install plumbing, electrical & waterlines with Litepanel walls?

[@Yoonbum-ie]

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[@Anvash994]

As i understand as its core is same as liteblock. You can just make a hole or chisel it for your need either way its made of concrete. I think the only limitations of it vs conventional hollowblocks is you can't use it as load bearing wall. Not sure though.

[@Al_Zidni]

​@@Anvash994You can't use conventional hollow blocks as load bearing walls. That is a disaster waiting to happen.

[@pikyrone4913]

veryvgood question . so stressful for those part.

[@pikyrone4913]

i dont find it safe tlaga. hollowblocks are not built by adhesive but as a whole they are poured concrete making all parts very sturdy as stone when harden not that panel board that is being glued together. it wont give each other support.

[@John-vh3ig]

Genius, congratulations and proud of you!

[@Ranmaonehalf]

I loved it, It was very innovative. I would like to ask lang po if one is to buy liteblock for construction do the workers need special training to be able to install it properly? Thank you.

[@ArtsofPamatayHomesickV20]

nice one.. future and effective materials. sa sunod siguro baka magkaroon ng lintel and sill.

[@MamoAlms]

Salamat Sir Slater Young, sa pag share mo. Nag ka idea kami Sana may mabibili dito sa Davao.

[@xenon_11]

Speaking of wiring and plumbing, how would those be installed po ba if we're using litepanel? Thanks! Curious lang hehe

[@VicAndBudz]

Hello Slater, question please, can it be use as 2nd level flooring?

[@VicAndBudz]

Thank you for this invention, you make Filipino proud of this product 👍

[@sunyalopez1853]

Very well said to be more saving to compare lite panel to hollow..❤🙏

[@damndude9890]

ikaw gyud ang reason why i pursued engineering sir!! although mech eng akoang gi pursue, idol gyapon kaayo tika!!

[@rddcsimplevlogs3648]

do you offer orientation or training for proper installation of that panel. i think like it for my second house....i will contact soon. thank you.

[@itsurboysuuuran4440]

Kapag ako naging architect, ito nalang gagamitin ko, Maganda e tas ang lake ng potential para maging next hollow block for future infrastructures dito sa Pilipinas so looking forward to future and beyond

[@rjgaming1214]

Sir Slater can we use it as exterior wall or pang-interior lang po ito. Salamat 😊

[@joselitolasa1768]

Sir slater, pwede ba tong gawing breeze panel instead of having breeze blocks for our wall or fence? Or much better if you could fabricate...

[@davidmadison1087]

Maybe you could make these with tapered joints like gypsum. Then the finishing of joints would actually be level. I'm afraid all the seams will show if you use semigloss paint.

[@Virgie-n1u]

Thank you for this (salamat) How are you paano ka na? How is that posible paano ito? Where is the material from saan ito galing? What’s in the adhesives and How is it different from the hollow block?

[@MoodylistPlaylistLyrics]

Meron ba other shapes just like the lego does? This could be more 💯🔥 it's so innovative!!!! Just wow, this amaze me

[@marcopagdilao5061]

Very revolutionary in the Masonry industry considering all similar innovations. I have a question po Sir, is the methodology the same if the columns and beams are I-beam sections? Thank you.

[@peejae082004]

If it's pure cement without polystyrene added in, does it retain the thermal and sound insulating characteristics of liteblock?

[@thatguyslater]

Yup. We have accreditations to back this up :)

[@katiegreene3960]

Have you looked into licensing this for tilt up commercial buildings here in the usa ? It's a similar design just much larger and with poured in metal plates etc for securing things.

[@katiegreene3960]

I've set many panels like this in commercial warehouses only much much bigger panels lifted by crane . If you could make them much much lighter that might be a game changer... smaller cranes and lighter loads for the semis etc ... and I would guess better insulation properties. But can it freeze?

[@MelayLibres]

hello inig til2 para sa mga outlets and electricals, di ra maka guba sa whole integrity sa panel? no metals sulod sa panels?

[@asgaralibanisil8859]

safe and matibay padin po ba kapag nag cut na sa layout nang electrical wiring?

[@travistee3826]

@thatguyslater Nice product and demo video. I am researching a house build in the Philippines and want something that will stand up to the heat. What is the R rating of this material? I am interested in a modern passive house design with a R 40 for the walls, but have yet to find anyone with expertise in this field here or the products to achieve this.

[@r.a.1626]

Hi! I'm about to build a house. How does this compare to Thermoblock and AAC as far as strength, insulation, watertightness, and cost?

[@PatrickPereira]

Awesome product - Nice work guys. Is it possible to ship these to Tandag?

[@thatguyslater]

We ship nationwide!

[@GeorgeBensonJao]

I hope with this new innovation it will further spur more innovations on the construction industry that can help workers, builders and even future homeowners in terms of work load and costly building expenses.

[@JustRandom.7]

I'm hoping that someday, I get to build my future house out of this or something maybe even better in the future! Good luck to you journey sir slater og sa imong whole Family! God bless!

[@thesaintman1]

It looks like foam cement sand mix which isn't new. Addition of lime to the mix allows the panel to breath.

[@DaveLuwins]

Next content po sana is a functional house using litepanels para magkaroon ang mga customers at mga workers kung anong mangyayari sa loob ng panel in terms of electrical at plumbing.

[@stephanmuschke9323]

One more question, why don't the edges grip into each other to give the whole wall more stability only those nails/bars on top and bottom keep it all in position ?

[@bryanboregon6891]

Ano po ba ito made to order boss like standard NG wall 11 or 12 ft? And pano ang plumbing and electrical pano e fit?

[@TM-X88]

Can you also show us how to install electrical wirings on this lite panel?

[@markcandelario9776]

Considering this option po. Been wondering lang panu ilalagay ung mga wirings ng bahay? Need ba igrind ung litepanel?

[@herbieentertainment2570]

Sana nakalagay kung saan pwede makabili nito. Nice work👍

[@andrewcreating]

I've got upcoming project, I've seen this one before, and it seems really good, but not so much info on where to order them.

[@carloaborde]

Salute to you Engr @Slater Young another successfull innovative materials.

[@capt.r.montegrands2601]

Engr I have apartment project and I consider this new wall technology. Pwde ba ni sa Firewall? Thanks.

[@bennydeguzman7668]

We are contractors that build warehouses with covered areas of about 7,000 square meters per project. Is this prefab panel suitable for exterior walls. Is it waterproof against strong rain? Do you have videos showing that it is waterproof against strong rain ?

[@teamkyletraining535]

can it be used for removation or for new building only?

[@perlitocaballa1551]

Hi sir thank you for sharing the ides but where we can order the items thanks

[@theurbanracer3825]

Have a question engineer. Any issue on hairline cracks on its joint since the face is cement board ? Thanks

[@artdarylsarcilla3151]

sir slater? paano naman yung mga roughing - ins like for outlets and switches?

[@aprilrosebaniel1676]

Thinking the same way

[@jonbalsa]

Can you use these to build fence around the property? Thanks.

[@darkjedi311]

Good day sir, how about installation of electrical/plumbing layout sa lite panels? Thank you.

[@michaelfung694]

Do you provide instructions or training on how to install this product? I’m pretty certain no one in my area knows to do it.

[@heyheyheyitsvyl]

Electrical/plumbing installations and alike demo naman next, sir!

[@maryroseteodoro-chang5696]

Does it absorb heat in the day more than using the hollow block method? I enjoyed watching this video

[@rommelgalindez9297]

Awesome. Congratulations for a super product Engineer @Slater Young

[@Drucio1]

with the ease of building with that material how much of a multiple costs is it vs hollow blocks?

[@deancio4594]

@slater Young , sir please showcase a building or a house that used liteblock. And please have a demo on earthquake resistance test. I am building my house, and I am really interested in your product. Thank you so much. Have a nice day.

[@rodmunoz2]

Hello Slater tanung ko lang po hindi ba sya nag aabsorb ng init katulad ng hallowblocks specially pag gabi sumisingaw ang init.

[@jeremyjosephong9252]

Do you have shop now in manila or this panel is only in cebu as of the moment? More video @slater i'ved learn more new things.

[@thatguyslater]

We are available nationwide :)

[@LorenzCalleja]

Can this be used as load bearing wall?

[@ryannpillosas618]

compatible ba ung lightblock panel sa concrete cement in case meron mga rectification, we know sa site pag may mga chipping from MEPF ng mga embendedded pipes?

[@zandhata2660]

@Slater Young How about the electrical installation and the plumbing?