Foamglas Insulation
FOAMGLAS insulation is manufactured from specially graded recycled glass (≥60%) and natural raw materials which are available in abundant supply (sand, dolomite, lime…). The insulation is totally inorganic, contains no ozone depleting propellants, flame resistant additives or binders.
Geographic availability
UK
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Tessenderlo - Belgium
Application and typical uses of the product
Insulation of:
- flat roofs: concrete, metal deck and special roofs
- façades
- interior insulation: walls, ceilings, floor
Breakdown of Product
60% recycled glass
40% sand, dolomite, lime, bitumen
Embodied energy (Processing plant emissions). How much energy is used to produce the product? kWh per annum or kgCO2
Data not supplied.
% Recycled Content
60%
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
0.036 W/(m·K)
BIM Data
https://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/foamglas
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
No
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Installed as an insulation in the entire building envelope.
Deconstruction and Re-use
The product can be deconstructed and reused.
Disposal/ End of Life
It can be recycled.
Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
FOAMGLAS T3 + , FOAMGLAS PERINSUL HL (High load)
Is this product certified?
BBA & Green Spec
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
25+
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
3-5 working days
Supplier Name
Pittsburgh Corning UK Ltd
Main Contact
Patric Catterall
Contact Address
31-35 Kirkby Street London EC1N 8TE
Telephone Number
0207 492 1731 or 07780977796
Email
Patric.catterall@foamglas.com
Website
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