Clear and smart discussion of Metalyte… Really felt I came away knowing a lot more information about the building process you’re undertaking. I’ve followed almost everyone doing HB and poured concrete- Metalyte is another tried building approach- businesses using it are looking at bottom line of speed to open their doors. Thank you again for the best discussion on another building method in the PH 👏🏻👏🏻

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

Thank you for commenting! 🤙🏼

This was a great video and discussion. The engineer is very knowledgeable and i have learned a lot. Looking forward to more educational videos of your build.

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

Good episode, very informative

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

Very interesting info. Thx u. 😊. Cannot wait to see them pour the walls.

@torino2610

8 күн бұрын

You and me both!

@kentbrorson3888

8 күн бұрын

What about the typical electrical and plumbing that goes in the walls?

@torino2610

8 күн бұрын

@kentbrorson3888 Good reminder, I didn't talk about it, but, it's all the same placement, but with extra planning as "chipping" after the fact would be hard.

Good info.......I understand much better.....still looking for more info, so pls share.........Hollow Block is fine just that in the PH the standard or quality is hit and miss. Was also doing research on AAC too. Thks for intro to this new method. Pls dont skip on the details as I want to learn and see more of this building process. I am coming from a Block and Precast concrete background. Surprised u selectedMetalyte before know all this.......assume u trust ur architect.

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your input, and I do trust my architect to do the right thing. I vetted him thoroughly before hiring him. We both own backhoes too, so there's that... 👍🏼

Loadbearing walls needs a loadbearing fundation

@torino2610

16 сағат бұрын

True!

commercial steel stud is all that is in Canada,

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for commenting, the ML engineer did mention Canada to me when talking about steel framing. Is it the weather that drives the use of steel vs. wood in Canada?

great video.. it is interesting to me that you are adding rebar and cement inside the wall ..i can see that metalyte is plenty strong and with hardie board for sheer walls it will add much strength without need for cement inside wall ..i would just add rockwool or fiberglass bats inside but that is just my opinion .. a solid poured wall with concrete forming would use about the same cement and rebar and be just as strong ... did the engineer say the cement was required for strength? im not questioning your decisions im just kicking around ideas and learning myself .. love those metalyte trusses

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for commenting. Yes, the engineers definitely say that all forms be filled with concrete (with a specific slump) and rebar, this gives them the load bearing support and ability to eliminate some tie beams. However, one could use the Metalyte frames for internal, non-load bearing walls, for example adding a closet after the fact using HardieFlex or drywall. The bodega that the ML team built for their stay is an example of using ML frames without concrete. I suppose insulation could be added as you suggest as well. Hope this aligns with your questions. Thanks!

Im new to your build and you may have covered it previously. What is the cost of building your home with metal vs block?

@mikeheyjoebuenavistadreamin272

7 күн бұрын

i second that question ..

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

I'm working on getting you all a valid answer. I need to untangle the costs since I am not the GM for this build.

@torino2610

6 күн бұрын

@mikeheyjoebuenavistadreamin272, @1rockinthedadbod I contacted my builder and ML team; they tell me they have seen between 15%~20% cost reduction in labor. For my case, I estimate possibly a higher savings due to our unique location.

Have you looked at any building that was built 20 years back?? I have heard stories of failed construction but I have never seen it for myself. It might be worth your time to go look at all the older buildings that have been done?? Good luck

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

I'll take a deeper dive into ML specific failures, but ML really is not much different than poured in place concrete walls, with the exception that the forms become one with the wall rather than removing wood or steel forms for reuse after curing. Thanks 👍🏼

@amowatt01

7 күн бұрын

Especially ones which have failed or with stood typhoon type conditions......

@torino2610

7 күн бұрын

@amowatt01 Here is a news story about a school in Bohol that withstood Typhoon Odette, where everything else was mostly flattened. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nK1n1MSDe5a8fbg.htmlsi=_OWfOten66H1_2dR

Do they weld any of the framing

@torino2610

6 күн бұрын

No, it's all galvanized. Riveted, gusets and screws.

@NoelDennison

6 күн бұрын

Thanks i have asked them if they have plans for a 3 / 4 bedroom house Thanks for your reply i will be following with interest. Can you tell me the approximateof yor your build and how many bedrooms Thanks Noel

@torino2610

5 күн бұрын

@@NoelDennison The house is 533 SQM (5,737 SQF) buildable, approx. 384 SQM (4,133 SQF) livable space on approximately 1.7 Hectare (4.2 Acres). 1MB, 1 Guest Suite, 2BR with shared bath.

New viewer...it appears you are building in the jungle, if so why?

@torino2610

4 күн бұрын

Same reason some build in the country, quiet and plenty of room for farming. Thanks for commenting. 👍🏼