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Can we use NXT Panels as walls for a high-rise building or is it limited to only low-rise structures?
NXT Panels can be used in all types of construction projects, regardless of height and even shape, for many kinds of end-users. They are flexible enough to meet any structural requirement and budget restrictions.
What is the unit weight per square meters of NXT Panel vs. concrete hollow blocks (CHB)?
CHB unit weight is 240 kgs. per sqm. vs. NXT Panel unit weight of 147 kgs. per sqm. This means a building that can be 40% lighter, with a better safety factor as the structure is built higher.
What is the construction cost using NXT Panels compared to the traditional construction method?
Compared to conventional methods, the cost of the NXT Panel Advanced Building System is approximately 10-15% less. Additional savings can be realized through time efficiency, such as in ease of handling and in installation.
What are the standard sizes of NXT Panels?
NXT Panels have the standard width of 1.20m, with customizable length up to 9 meters and variable EPS thickness from 30mm to 300mm.
Is there any special method or technique for installing NXT Panels?
There is no special installation method, but we highly recommend using any liquid marker to layout the dowels for proper alignment before installation.
What is the plaster mixture ratio?
The ratio is 1:3. One (1) part cement for every three (3) parts of sand, with slump of 2 to 3 inches. This ratio is the same for CHB but with a different slump.
What kind of sand do you use for plastering NXT Panels as walls?
For walls, we recommend fine sand or passing sieve no.3/8 inches.
For walls, can we use NXT Panels to replace CHB even in a conventionally designed building plan?
NXT Panels is the best alternative to CHB when building walls because it is flexible in terms of design and application.
Are NXT Panels durable?
A finished wall of NXT Panels has a compressive strength of 1,200 pounds per square inch or more, compared to the non-load bearing CHB of only 400 pounds per square inch. The wire mesh of NXT Panels acts like a web, with the EPS acting as a spacer and insulator, contributing to its overall durability.
Is the M2 Panel System the same as NXT Panel?
Yes. NXT Panel is the current name for the system formerly known as the M2 Panel System.
Who manufactures the former M2 Panel System?
The system formerly known as M2 Panels is manufactured by Next Century Building Systems, Inc. in the Philippines under the NXT Panel brand.
What happened to M2 Panels?
M2 Panels was the former name of the system, which has since been rebranded as NXT Panel to reflect updated branding and positioning.
