Interlocking Recycled Plastic Construction Blocks
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- www.wefunder.com/lokblock
www.lok-block.com
Recycled-plastic / natural-fiber composition (90% recycled content)
Self-aligning (no mortar necessary)
Lightweight (10 lbs vs 28 lb for concrete blocks)
Cuts, drills, fastens and paints like wood
Low-Cost (less than half the installed cost of concrete blocks)
Carbon sequestering (~ 16 lb CO2 per block)
Available in many textures and colors
I find this tobe an awesome product and this is coming from some who has been in the construction business a very long time, I can def see this taking off
I would like to see what a house would look like using them
The blocks we have made were produced on a pilot manufacturing line. We have shut down the pilot operation and are now setting up a full-scale manufacturing line. By the end of the summer we should have some demonstration houses setup which I will post on this channel.
Look a Colombian project bloqueplas and ecocell
How about sealing the jounts with something like silkafkex and filling the walls from the top with spray foam? The Lincoln Block system does both of those things.
Hi Mr Collins, can I get more information about the materials composition please?
Thank you
Can I buy molds from you ?
Everything is interesting, but incomprehensible.
How do I make these blocks:
What binder is needed to mix with plant materials?
recycled thermoplastics like bags, pipe, crates, bottles, etc.
i've seen smaller blocks that are like a lego piece but are solid. what's crazy about The recycle blocks from plastics cost less and are more durable, pliable,plus may be able to with stand an earthquake.
These weigh less than 40% of a standard cinder block. If we use hemp fiber the weight is about 25% of a cinder block. And yes, they are less brittle than concrete and should handle earthquakes better and even if they fall they won't cause as much damage and be as dangerous. We will be doing earthquake testing once the factory is up and running (I think within 3 months).
How did you make these?
With a plastic molding machine. The material was made with plastic compounding equipment. I will be licensing the technology once I get the first mfg line working perfectly in-case you might be interested.
How does this compare to icf prices? Do you have any intention to make rounded or angle blocks? Maybe larger widths for different structural requirements? This is a very interesting product but how would this plastic perform over time? Would a stucco be needed to protect it?
I am not sure about ICF pricing but these are stronger than concrete blocks and not meant to be forms. Though depending upon structural requirements selected areas can be reinforced with rebar and concrete. The design allows for an unlimited number of segments however 4 or 5 segments will likely be the limit due to molding limitation. We have been making these materials for many years and there will be a version that will handle fire, uv and weather for 50+ years and a lower cost version that is made to be covered by siding, paint or stucco. We have had roofing made out of similar formulations in use for over 23 years now.
Where can I get it?
They aren't quite available yet. We are setting up the first manufacturing plant. There will be limited availability on the West Coast to start.
Are these available at HOME DEPOT or LOWES, or where can I buy them?
Not yet.
Do we fill up the cinderblocks with cement or insulation?
You can fill the blocks from the top of a wall with insulation, soil, agricutural waste or anything with insulation value. You may need to fill some blocks with concrete and rebar depending upon the structural requirements. For a simple one-story house you shouldn't need concrete. For retaining walls and buildings with two or more stories the walls most likely will require concrete in some columns of blocks, perhaps every 10 feet and in the corners. It would be best to consult with an architect or structural engineer.
The gaps are good for air and drainage unless building dams. The face with design would be great! Why aren't these easy to find. I'm sure the inventors would be sad if another person started mass producing them
I am working on setting up the first manufacturing facility and hope to be able to mass produce these with about months. Investors are skeptical until you have sales and a production facility. I have pretty good patent protection in the US, China, India, the EU and Japan and there are also important trade-secret manufacturing processes that make it possible to make these ecomically and achieve high strength and low thermal expansion.
So when are they likely to be available
Can you purchase this block in the Philippines? If so, where?
Not yet but soon we will be licensing the technology to companies in the Philippines so check back later this year.
Hi Mr Colin, I need a training to recycle plastic contruction blocks
Abraham - Thank you for your interest and question. To make the blocks you would need a hydraulic press, mixer and mold and have available low-cost recycled plastic and agricultural waste. Mixed polypropylene and polyethylene with some contamination is ok and rice hulls are a good low-cost agricultural waste. If you give me your labor, electricity, plastic and agricultural-waste costs I can give you an estimate of what it would cost to make these blocks. I am looking for projects all over the world to make low cost building materials using local recycled materials and labor. Thank you, Colin
Hello Colin,
I don't quite understand your last statement. Is your company looking to solely carry out such projects or do you wish to also partner with interested entities?
@@nicaea325-el4gm we are looking for partners or companies interested in licensing the technology
@@colinfelton5889 Great, thank you very much for the quick reply
Nice!!!
Good job, bro how can I make such blocks?
Moses - You would need a hydraulic press, mixer and mold and have available low-cost recycled plastic and agricultural waste. Mixed polypropylene and polyethylene with some contamination is ok and rice hulls are a good low-cost agricultural waste. If you give me your labor, electricity, plastic and agricultural-waste costs I can give you a cost of goods sold estimate for making these blocks. Thanks, Colin
Wow
All is good you got me sold! SOOOO where can I buy them here in Florida
They aren't available quite yet. I am working on setting up the first manufacturing plant here in Oregon. I hope to be in production in September. Once I get going I plan on having modular production facilities located around the country using local ag waste, recycled plastic and labor.
Hi Mr Colin,
In kenya, we have plenty of plastic to be recycled, but on the agricultural waste i am not sure what can be used. We dont grow a lot of rice but we do maize. Can maize cobs be used?
Yes, corn stalks and cobs can be used but not quite as strong as rice husks. Also, sugar cane bagasse is good, coffee husks, banana and pineapple fiber also. Send me your contact via my website and I can send you more information.
also, paper and cardboard will work fine.
Hi Mr Collins, can I get more information about the materials composition please?
Thank you
@@xyengineeringandtechnology8497 The blocks are a blend of recycled plastics (PP, PE, PS, etc.) with natural fiber agricultural waste and optional additives such as colorants, uv stabilizers and fire retardents. The exact formulation depends on the application and the most cost effective plastics and natural fibers at your location.
@@colinfelton5889 Thanks so much.
Best item to use 👍👍
This is the way to go. You can build a tiny house and take it down and move it at anytime. A better boxable. My curiosity brings me two questions. Can they be filled with aircrete or light weight insulation concrete. How high. Is two story possible. Concrete roof? This may be best for first floor and then galvanized metal frame for the rest. Fascinating. I am aware of another product using resin concrete.
A two story should be possible but would need to be reinforced in places same as a concrete block building would. A wall would be open tip to bottom without the top plate so your choice of insulation could be easily blown or poured in.
We still have a lot of work to do exploring the possibilities once we get into full'scale production, but at a minimum these blocks should allow a non-mason to quickly construct a simple house, garage, shed, etc.
Will I still need concrete footings before laying these plastic blocks or I can just flatten the ground dirt before laying them?
I think it would depend on how stable your soil is and the loading on the wall. We have a bottom base block not shown in the video also. One way would be to bury the first layer of blocks mostly in the soil make them most stable.
@@colinfelton5889 these blocks could replace the foundation blocks that supports the house (crawlspace border wall foundation. One corner of blocks are bad. ) I'm not sure if there is gonna be original concrete footings already there before house was built
Bagaimana cara buat cetakannya di rumah?
Anda memerlukan mesin press hidrolik besar dan beberapa pelat baja tebal. akan sulit dibuat di rumah.
How much each block? I like this.
They will be about the price of a concrete block
Gablok?
yes, similar. though lok-block costs less and you can't easily pass wire, tubing through gablok.
You have had a few demos already.
Build a house, cut & fit the rafters. Have the first fix and the finish.
Put your new house under some inspection and building codes.
I am working on setting up a production line so I can make them in quantity. The material and manufacturing processes are quite custom / proprietary.