interior insulation systems
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Interior insulationsystems
Contents
Investment in a promising future 4
Interior insulation, Floor 7
Interior insulation, Wall 15
Interior insulation, Ceiling 21
Building physics 24
Economy 28
Residential biology 30
Fire prevention 33
Excellent ecological profile 35
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Saving energy costs and improving
the building performance.
Significantly reducing the energy con-sumption of a building is, of course, themost beneficial effect of FOAMGLAS®
interior insulation. In addition superior
Investment in a promising future
Escalating energy costs and acute environmental damage:these are today’s challenges. Reducing the energy con-sumption of buildings by thermal insulation becomes a vitalissue which is important for new buildings. For buildingswhere it is impossible to apply external insulation on theenclosing walls, the use of FOAMGLAS® interior insula-tion can be the only appropriate choice. These are forexample buildings where façades have to be preservedand cannot be retrofitted on the outside. FOAMGLAS®
cellular glass insulation is an unrivalled solution, becauseits “inherent qualities” are one of the best on the market.
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1 Zurich-Kloten Airport, Dock E2 Restaurant Aux Gazelles,
Vienna (Austria).3 Widder Hotel, Zurich4 Sports Hall Kreuzbleiche,
St. Gallen (Switzerland)
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performance characteristics of cellularglass insulation systems ensure optimalprotection of the building. Due to thecell geometry with a “build-in” vapour-barrier, moisture cannot enter thematerial. Damage caused by moistureor mould can be excluded with profes-sional design and workmanship. Inaddition interior insulation is savingmoney, because expensive reface andscaffolding works are not needed.Another advantage: in buildings withintermittent heating (rooms which arenot permanently used), the heatingtime is significantly reduced.
Ultimate insulation – essential physicalqualities:
Dimensionally stable, no
deformation
Easily cut to shape
Impermeable to moisture in
liquid and vapor forms
fiber-free
capillarity-free
Non-polluting
No solvents in adhesive systems
Constant thermal insulation
performance
Inorganic, rot-proof, no decay
Ecologically sound, free from pol-
luting flame-retardants and green-
house gases, no eco-toxicological
components
Acid resistant
Non-combustible (Reaction to fire:
EN classification (EUROCLASS A1)
Increased standards
for human comfort
The majority of older buildings or con-verted levels (basements or attics usedas living room) have poor insulation.This results in excessively low tempera-ture in winter and high temperaturesin summer. Proper interior insulationcan improve comfort and also signifi-cantly impact energy costs for heatingand cooling.
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6 Sihlcity Shopping Mall, Zurich7 Private pool.
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1 Waterproof FOAMGLAS® is waterproof because it consists of pure glass. Advantage: doesnot absorb any moisture and does not swell.
2 Pest-proof FOAMGLAS® cannot rot and is pest-proof because it is inorganic. Advantage:insulation without risk, especially in the base area and the soil. No basis for nesting, breeding or seed germination.
3 Compression-proof FOAMGLAS® is extraordinarily in-compressible even with long-termloads due to its cell geometry without deformation. Advantage: use as load-bearing thermal insulation without risk.
4 Incombustible FOAMGLAS® cannot burn because it consists of pure glass. Fire behaviour:Classification according to EN 13501: A1. Advantage: storage and processing nothazardous. No propagation of flames in the event of fire (chimney effect) in ventilationspace.
5 Vapour-tight FOAMGLAS® is vapour-tightbecause it consists of hermetically sealed glasscells. Advantage: cannot soak through and already contains the vapour barrier. Constantthermal insulation value over decades. Prevents the penetration of radon.
6 Dimensionally stable FOAMGLAS® is dimen sionally stable because glass neither shrinks nor swells. Advantage: no dishing, contracting or creep. Low coefficient of expansion, nearly equal to that of steel and concrete.
7 Acid-resistant FOAMGLAS® is resistant to organic solvents and acids because it consists of pure glass. Advantage: no destruction of the insulation by aggressive mediums andatmospheres.
8 Easy to work with FOAMGLAS® is easy to work with because it consists of thin-walled glass cells. Advantage: with simple tools like a saw blade or hand saw, FOAMGLAS® can be cut to any desired measurement.
9 Ecological FOAMGLAS® is free of environmentally damaging flame retardants and propel -lants, no relevant eco-toxic components. Advantage: After generations of use as thermalinsulation, FOAMGLAS® can be used again: as filler in landscaping or thermally insulatinggranulate. Ecologically sensible recycling through re-use.
FOAMGLAS® insulation: unrivalled performance
For a healthier environment –
inside and outside.
On topic of indoor air quality interiorinsulation can help to solve problemsrelating to moisture and mould. Also,FOAMGLAS® insulation is an environ-ment friendly material and does notemit volatile organic compounds tothe air. Cellular glass an environmen-tally sound construction material. It ismade from natural raw materials(including 60% recycled glass) andcontributes in many ways to a healthyand a clean environment.
For more than 50 years architects,engineers, contractors and ownershave chosen FOAMGLAS® interior insu-lation systems for housing and indus-trial construction, public buildings,commercial and institutional buildings.The reasons are:
FOAMGLAS® solutions are
designed for high performance
and durability.
Constant thermal insulation value
Low cost due to easy installation
and ultra-long service life
Environmental sustainability
from cradle to grave (production,
use and disposal)
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Architect Mario Botta, LuganoConstruction 1995FOAMGLAS® applications
Floor insulation on the inside, about 1,800 m2, FLOOR BOARD T4+, 120 mm thick, butt-jointedFloor finish Parquet flooring in European larch / oak
Interiorinsulation,floor
Museum Tinguely, Bale, Switzerland
The Museum on the Rhine by architectMario Botta creates a unique atmos-phere for Tinguely’s art objects. Theimmense central exhibition hall show-cases about 20 machinery sculptures.Due to its cell structure FOAMGLAS®
maintains high-compressive strengtheven under a heavy permanent load.The insulation is perfect for use onload bearing floors, and a safety loadfactor admits for temporary or futurechanges in workload and, respectivelyconversion. Floor insulation usingFOAMGLAS® slabs or Boards is the best
solution to ensure structural stabilityand functional design, which meets allthe needs for thermal and moistureprotection, even when materials are incontact with the ground.
FOAMGLAS®
insulation is a safe
and versatile solution
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Floor construction
1 Concrete slab2 Sand levelling course3 FOAMGLAS® FLOOR BOARD
T4+, butt-jointed4 Separating layer, PE foil5 Sub-floor6 Parquet flooring in European
larch / oak
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Client Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Higher EducationConstruction 2010Consultant Dar al HandasahContractor El Seif, Infrastructure PackageFOAMGLAS® application Interior insulation for the floor, type FLOOR BOARD F, 160 mm thick, in two layers, loose laid
Interiorinsulation,floor
Cold storage, Princess Nora University, Al-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
In May 2011 Saudi’s King Abdullah offi-cially opened the new campus of the$5.3b Princess Nora Bint Abdul rahmanUniversity (PNU) less than three yearsafter laying the foundation stone for theuniversity. The new university is thelargest women-only university in theworld, covering 800 hectares on the out-skirts of Riyadh. The new campusincludes a 700-bed hospital, 15 colleges,a central library, a conference hall, labo-ratories and research centres. It alsocomprises staff housing units, studenthostels, infrastructure facilities plusadministration buildings. The university isdesigned to cater for more than 50,000
students. The campus also includes oneof the largest cold storages in the MiddleEast. Accessible directly with trucks, thedemands for the floor build up was high.FOAMGLAS® cellular glass thermal insula-tion is used below a load bearing courseto solve the thermal protection and tocarry the high load of the trucks at thesame time. FOAMGLAS® is a unique ther-mal insulation with high load bearingcapacity without compression. It will nev-er absorb any moisture, is ecological withmore than 60 % recycling glass contentand is well known as the only real longtime solution.
Floor build up with
highest load bearing
capacity
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Structure
1 Concrete slab, uneven2 Sand levelling layer3 FOAMGLAS® FLOOR BOARD F
insulation, loose laid, 160 mmin two layers
4 Separation layer5 Load bearing course6 Floor finish
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Architects Fischer s.r.o.Reconstruction 2010Main Contractor INGSTEEL, BratislavaSubcontractor Špeciálne Izolácie, BratislavaFOAMGLAS® application Floor insulation, arena and 2 training skating rinks;FOAMGLAS® S3, 5,400 m2, 150 mm thick
Skating rink,floor
Arena of Ondrej Nepela, Bratislava, Slovakia
Protection of the floor
against freezing in
skating rinks
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Structure
1 Bearing concrete slab (basement area under the skating rink)
2 Levelling screed with heatingsystem, 10 cm
3 Bituminous primer4 FOAMGLAS® S3 slabs,
150 mm, laid in hot bitumen5 Two layers of SBS modified
membranes6 Slip layer (2 x PE foil,
lubricated)7 Protection concrete layer, 5 cm8 Concrete cooling deck, 15 cm 9 Ice, 3 cm
The Stadium is named in honour ofOndrej Nepela, an Olympic gold medalistand three-time World champion Slovakfigure skater in the 1960s. The old icerink has been converted into a modernmixed-use sports arena with a 10,000seating capacity. It was one of the oldestopen air skating rinks in Slovakia andwas originally built in 1940. A majorrenovation was completed in time for theIce-hockey World Cham pion ship in1992. The latest refurbishment – where80% of the existing building was de mo -lished – was carried out between 2009-11.
As this multifunctional arena is the lar-gest in Slovakia, the FOAMGLAS® insula-tion under main skating rink was a clearchoice. FOAMGLAS® can perfectly resistthe extreme structural load from the ice,equipment and skaters, but also the con-stant and severe building physics fromcontact with the frosted concrete deck.A FOAMGLAS® compact build-up wasalso chosen for two new training rinksadded to this sports area.The Ice-hockey World Championships in2011 were the first major event held there following the reconstruction.
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Architect Architekturbüro Heinrich Graf, St. GallenConstruction 1984FOAMGLAS® application Interior insulation for the floor, about 1,750 m2, type FLOOR BOARD T4+, 60 mm thick, loose laidFloor finish Court surface
Interiorinsulation,floor
Kreuzbleiche Sports Hall, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Floor insulation using FOAMGLAS® slabsand Boards are the optimal solution toensure high thermal performance inthe longterm and moisture protectionof components at ground level. Uniquephysical properties make FOAMGLAS®
the perfect insulation. Cellular glass iswater- and vapour-proof and keepsout moisture. FOAMGLAS® cell geome-try provides high compressive strengthand is resistant to point loads fromgym equipment. A floor structureincluding FOAMGLAS® safety insulationhas decisive advantages.
FOAMGLAS®
insulation keeps feet
firmly on the ground
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Structure
1 Concrete slab2 Sand levelling layer3 FOAMGLAS® FLOOR BOARD
insulation, laid loose4 Separating layer, glass fibre
fleece5 Mastic asphalt layer6 Court finish
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Engineering office Anliker AG, Emmenbrücke LUConstruction 2004FOAMGLAS® application Floor insulation on the inside, about 3,680 m2, type S3, thickness 200 / 300 mm, adhesively bondedFloor finish Pressure distribution concrete slab
Interiorinsulation,floor
Logistikcenter Galliker, Freight Forwarders, Dagmersellen, Switzerland
No performance and
dura bility problems
occur under extreme
conditions of use
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Structure
1 Lean concrete2 Concrete slab3 Bituminous waterproofing,
1-layer system4 FOAMGLAS® S3 slabs in hot bitu -
men, insulation laid in 2 layers,with hot bitumen mop coat
5 Separating layer, PE-foil6 Screed to falls load
distribution slab7 Concrete wall8 Raised on edge waterproofing9 Metal lightweight wall
10 Corner angle on sealing strip11 FOAMGLAS® insulation on
the periphery12 Joint with strip of soft
insulation (fibre insulation)
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This application for the production andlow-temperature storage of bakedgoods demanded a well-conceived ener-gy strategy, which certainly involvedthe use of efficient thermal insulation.A critical need was to account forintertemperature differences , but alsobetween the inside and outside. Afterdetailed analysis, the decision was takento use cellular glass insulation for avariety of areas (roof, façade, floor).
Due to its superior performance char-acteristics, FOAMGLAS® insulation issuited for the most demanding situa-tions. Excellent load-bearing capacity,dimensional stability, durability and con-stant thermal performance are proper-ties required for the insulation of low-temperature storage and dispatchinglocations of freight forwarders, in par-ticular in the summer. Super long-termperformance and proven sustainabilityof the FOAMGLAS® solution were criti-cal factors in the decision.
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Architect Theo Hotz AG, ZurichConstruction 2006FOAMGLAS® application Interior insulation for floor and walls, about 14,540 m2, T4+ and S3 slabs, FOAMGLAS® READy BOARD T4+, READy BOARD S3, 30–160 mm thick, laid loose and adhesively bondedFloor and wall finishes Different materials
Interiorinsulation forfloor and walls
Sihlcity Shopping Mall, Zurich, Switzerland
Sihlcity is a shopping and entertain-ment center, the first of its kind inSwitzerland. The new development is avisitors attraction and has unique tech-nical and design qualities. Energy effi-ciency was a central issue for the engi-neering. The heating for the buildingcomes from gas-fired boilers for thecombined production of electricity and
heat. Additionally a water-to-air heatpump – groundwater-coupled – isinstalled. It accounts for more than aquarter of the heat demand. Also theventilation system with heat recoverykeeps the greater part of the heatingenergy inside the building. Highly effi-cient thermal insulation plays a keypart in resourceful energy manage-ment of the building. On walls andfloors, FOAMGLAS® interior insulationis installed, for a total surface of15,000 m2. Cellular glass is both, asafety consideration for interior insula-tion and an essential component inefficient energy management.
A new dimension in
energy performance
and economy
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Structure
1 Lean concrete2 Concrete slab, levelled3 Bituminous primer coat4 FOAMGLAS® T4+ slabs in hot
bitumen, insulation laid in 2 layers, with hot bitumenmop coat
5 Separating layer, PE-foil6 Subfloor7 Floor covering8 Concrete wall9 FOAMGLAS® T4+ slabs,
adhesively bonded with PC 5610 Base coat PC 164 with
reinforcement fabric PC 15011 Finish coat
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Architect Hascher, Jehle Planungsgesellschaft mbH Architekten, BerlinConstruction 2007FOAMGLAS® application Raised access floors, 1,000 m2, T4+ slabs, 80 mmthick, adhesively bondedWalls, about 570 m2 interior insulation, T4+ slabs, 100 mm thick Floor and wall finishes Various
Interiorinsulation,floors
PCT – Potsdam Center for Technology, Potsdam, Germany
For a new generation office and com-mercial building, office automationdepends on a concept of flexible, highperformance working spaces. Under -floor service voids are the solution tofacilitate the delivery of power, voice,data and underfloor HVAC, to the pre-cise point of need. Ultimate design is aligned with energyefficiency and rapid office layout chan-ges to adapt to future occupier ortechnology requirements.
Thermal in su lation at floor level redu-ces heat losses, saves cooling energyand improves personal health. Com pression-proof FOAMGLAS® insula-tion was installed beneath access floors and as interior lining of theouter walls. FOAMGLAS® insulation has good bearing capability and can be matchedwith all types of access floors andpedestals. It provides a green designsolution.
FOAMGLAS®
insulation, the
green design solution
for access floors
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Structure
1 Concrete slab2 Primer coat3 FOAMGLAS® T4+ slabs,
adhesively bonded4 Coat of PC® 74 A2 with
reinforcing mesh PC® 1505 Load distribution plates6 Pedestals7 Raised access floor panels
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Architects OTH Architects, AmsterdamConstruction 2007FOAMGLAS® application Interior insulation for floor, walls and ceiling, T4+ slabs on concrete structure
Interiorinsulation,floor, walls,ceilings
Photo, Ger van der Vugt,Amsterdam
Kraanspoor Office, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The old crane track at the former'Nederlandse Dok en ScheepsbouwMaatschappij' in Amsterdam, datingfrom 1952, had been abandoned foryears when the Dutch architect TrudeHooykaas saved this piece of industrialheritage from destruction. She left the270-metre crane track almost intactand combined it with a contemporaryarchitectural concept, making the attrac -tive part in glass. The concrete struc-ture was used as a filing room and, topreserve the original appearance, isinsulated inside. In addition, as this
concrete structure is entirely exposedto humidity and temperature varia-tions, the insulation must meet considerable demands, such as im -permea bility to water and steam, in com busti bility, a low dilation coeffi-cient, very great compression resist-ance, particularly on the floor, and, ofcourse, long life.FOAMGLAS® easily meets all theserequirements. It was therefore the onlylogical choice for the insulation of thefloor, walls and ceilings of the con-crete structure.
FOAMGLAS® solutions
with architectural
sensivity
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Structure
1 Concrete deck2 Levelling layer3 FOAMGLAS® FLOOR BOARD,
loose laid4 Two layers of impermeable
PE film5 Finish
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Planning ASG Contracting RiyadhConstruction 2012FOAMGLAS® application Wall, 2,000 m2, T4+ slabs, 70 mm, partly with render finish Roof, 3000 m2, FOAMGLAS® READy BOARD T4+ slabs, 70 mm / 100 mm
Conversion to Cold Storage, Alsafi Danone, al Kharj KSA
The Alsafi farm in al Kharj KSA is thelargest integrated dairy farm world-wide with Guinness World Book ofRecords entry 1998. The farm is fullyintegrated from the growing of forageto the final distribution of milk anddairy products and includes factoryand storage facilities. Due to theadjustment of the daily need theupgrading of a storage to a coldstorage needed to be done.The client decided to follow a proposalto upgrade the building envelope on the roof and the wall with FOAMGLAS® systems which are FMapproved.The existing PU-panels on the hallwere the base for the application ofthe FOAMGLAS® on the roof.
On the wall FOAMGLAS® was applieddirectly to the existing brick wall up to4 m height and received a render finishas protection. Above a cement boardwas at first fixed to the existing metalframe to serve as a substructure forthe FOAMGLAS® application.
Final performance testing of the clientshowed excellent performance to thefull satisfaction of Alsafi Danone.
Upgrade for the next
lifetime with durable
and fire safe
FOAMGLAS®
insulation material
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Wall system
1 Existing PU-panel, 50 mm2 Existing metal frame3 Cement board 4 FOAMGLAS® T4+, 70 mm,
adhesively bonded with PC® 56 and mechanical fixation PC® F anchor
5 Existing brick wall6 FOAMGLAS® T4+, 70 mm,
adhesively bonded with PC® 56 and render finish PC® 74A2 with mesh
Wall upgradeto high thermalperformance
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Architect Stephan Braunfels Architekten, MunichEngineering HPP Bau- und Projektmanagement GmbH, BerlinConstruction 1997-2001FOAMGLAS® application Interior walls and ceilings, about 5,000 m2, T4+ slabs, 60 - 80 mm thick, adhesively bondedWall finish Plasterwork
Interiorinsulation,walls
Parliamentary Offices Paul Löbe House, Marie-Elisabeth Lüders House, Berlin
Paul Löbe House is a parliamentaryoffice block, which houses 550 officesfor MPs, 19 conference rooms, 450offices for parliamentary committees,the Bundestag information service forvisitors and a restaurant that is open tothe public. This federal building isconnected to the Reichstag building bya subway and extends across the RiverSpree via a footbridge to Marie-Elisabeth Lüders House, containing theparliamentary library and the Bundes -tag archives. The two buildings show extensive gla-zing on the riverside façades and con-siderably protruding roofs that seem tospan the river.
Energy efficiency and low carbon buil-ding were prior design missions for allgovernmental buildings, newly built orredeveloped. More than 5,000 m2 ofFOAMGLAS® interior insu lation wereinstalled and ensure a healthy indoorclimate. FOAMGLAS® insulation createsa solid wall structure for a high-gradeuse.
Use of FOAMGLAS®
insulation means
energy efficiency and
climate protection
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Render system
1 Wall structure(concrete / masonry)
2 Primer coat3 FOAMGLAS® T4+, adhesively
bonded with PC® 56 andmechanically fixed
4 Base coat PC® 1645 Reinforcement fabric PC® 150 6 Plasterwork Knauf MP 75 L
plaster
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Client City of Dortmund, Germany. Special fundsArchitect Gerber Architekten GmbH, DortmundConstruction 2010 redevelopmentFOAMGLAS® application Interior wall insulation; 6,280 m2, T4+ slabs, 50 mmthick, bonded and mechanically fastened, using 7,700 PC® F fasteners. In total 8,300 m2 of FOAMGLAS® for different applicationsWall finish Plasterboard and paintwork
Centre for Modern Art & Creativity. U Tower, Dortmund, Germany
"U" Tower in Dortmund is a listedindustrial building, where in the pastthe traditional Union-Beer was con -ditioned in open pools. Today the buil -ding has become a powerful flagshipfor the region where the shift from anindustrial age to the new Media Age ison the way. An ambitious redevelop -ment scheme was specified. The for -mer tent-shaped roof was replaced bya FOAMGLAS® warm roof with copperstanding seam to convert the domedsky hall into an event area. Theoriginal brick façade of the 7 storeybuilding had to be preserved. In orderto improve the indoor climate withinthis industrial building with its typicallylarge spaces, interior insulation of thekind was used that could meet themost de man ding physical requirements.To large interior areas of the buildingwalls FOAMGLAS® thermal insulationwas applied. With optimal insulationperformance FOAMGLAS® slabs pro-vide fire safety, moisture protectionand green building qualities. In frontof the insulated wall a metal framing
with steel studs and plasterboards wasbuilt to create a cavity for the museum’ssecurity services. Prerequisite for thistype of build-up is a thermal insulationmaterial which perfectly fits to the shapeof the building wall and ensures totalimpermeability to water vapour andairtightness.
Redevelopment of
an industrial building.
Indoor climate and
Zeit geist vibe with
FOAMGLAS®
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Wall structure
1 Building wall (Concrete/Masonry)
2 Bituminous primer coat3 FOAMGLAS® T4+,
50 mm thick, bonded withPC® 56 and PC® 62 adhesive;PC® F fasteners
4 Metal stud wall5 Plasterboard 6 Paintwork
Interiorinsulation,walls
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Architect WS Atkins and Partners OverseasConstruction 2008 - 2011FOAMGLAS® application Interior walls insulation, about 3,000 m2, T4+ slabs, 80 mm thick, adhesively bonded to the structural wall Finish PC® 74 A2 render
National Convention Center Car Park, Doha, Qatar
National Convention Centre Car Parkis the biggest car park in Qatar foun -dation education city, linked to QatarNational Convention Centre. Thebuilding was desiged by WS Atkinsand Partners who are famous for theirinnovative and inspirational design.
In NCC car park project, they tookinto consideration a "worst case"scenario. Accordingly the safetymeasures were strictly planned tomeet all re quirements regarding firepreven tion. FOAMGLAS® insulation meets strin -gent fire safety requirements. FOAMGLAS® insulation is non-com -bustible, does not smoulder or developsmoke. FOAMGLAS® insulation pre -vents fire-spread, allowing for precioustime for the fire fighters to rescuepeople.
The contractor was MAN Enterpriseand the building includes 3,110 carparking spaces, 300 m undergroundpassage, linking the car park to NCC.
Ecological and
fire safe,
a recommended
building material
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Render system
1 Concrete wall2 Primer coat3 FOAMGLAS® slabs, bonded
with PC® 564 Mechanical fastening with
PC® anchors F5 Base coat PC® 74 A2 with
reinforcing mesh PC® 1506 Final coat of PC® 74 A2
Interior insulation,walls withrender
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Architect Atelier 5, Architekten und Planer AG, BernConstruction 1996FOAMGLAS® application Interior wall insulation, about 7,800 m2
FOAMGLAS® WALL BOARD, 60 / 80 mm thick, spot bondedWall finish Plasterboard and plaster coat
Interiorinsulation,walls
Housing Estate "Schlosspark", in Boll-Sinneringen, Switzerland
The exposed concrete façades of the“Schlosspark” Estate are a landmarkfeature. The building design requiredthermal insulation to be installedinside on the enclosure walls, andFOAMGLAS® WALL BOARD is the idealmaterial. With optimal insulation per-formance, cellular glass provides a safesolution and a comfortable indoor cli-mate. The product is totally harmless forhealth and the environment, because itis free from fibers, binders and CFC /HCFC / HFA. Furthermore, FOAMGLAS®
insulation provides fire protectionbecause it is non-combustible anddoes not contribute to the spread offire or toxic smoke. Energy-efficiencyand unique physical properties ensurethe highest performance and ecologi-cally sound construction.
Home comforts,
energy-efficiency
and a benefit for the
environment
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Wall structure
1 Exposed concrete2 Bituminous primer coat3 FOAMGLAS® WALL BOARD
insulation, bonded with PC56 adhesive
4 Studs, sub-construction5 Plasterboard6 Plaster finish
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Architect Oetiker Partner Architekten, AdliswilConstruction 2007FOAMGLAS® application Interior wall insulation, about 250 m2, T4+ slabs, 160 mm thick, adhesively bondedWall finish Plasterwork and paintwork
Interiorinsulation, wall
Zurich-Altstetten indoor Swimming Pool, Zurich-Altstetten, Switzerland
For the architect, only a water- andvapor-proof insulation material wouldachieve the requirements for swim-ming pools and the material needed tobe fully resistant to chlorinated vapors.Another issue was the curved walls; sothe insulation should be able to followany shape and curve of the walls. So,the chosen material was FOAMGLAS®
insulation as it can fulfil all physicaldemands of the building and can easilybe adapted and cut to shape. Regardless
of whether the sub-construction mate-rial is flat, curved or arched, theFOAMGLAS® slabs can fully be bondedto the structural wall with optimaladhesion. Using a grinding tool, cellu-lar glass can be levelled out to followany shape.
To make big ideas
come true
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Wall structure
1 Exposed concrete2 Bituminous primer coat3 FOAMGLAS® T4+ slabs,
adhesively bonded with PC 56and mechanically fixed
4 Base coat PC 164 withreinforcement fabric PC 150
5 Primer-sealer6 Plasterwork and two-compo-
nent paint
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Owner City of Saint-Cloud, FranceArchitect Agence COSTE ArchitecturesConstruction 2010Contractor SCGEFOAMGLAS® application Interior insulation on walls and ceilings, T4+ slabsFinishes Ceramic tiles, paints
Interior insulation, walls andceilings
Tourneroches Swimming Pool, Saint-Cloud (92), France
The Tourneroches pool in Saint-Cloudis situated within a dense urban area,overbuilt with an apartment house anda residential garden. The public pool was subjected to totalrenovation, which required the elimi-nation of condensation problems onceiling and walls.
Rotproof FOAMGLAS® insulation, usingtype T4+ slabs, was identified as themost adequate and resilient interiorfinishing system. The insulation sur face is at first coatedwith a thin-bed plaster with fabricreinforcement, before being finalizedwith ceramic tiles or paints.
FOAMGLAS®,
thermal balance on
ceilings and soffits
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Ceiling structure
1 Concrete deck2 Primer coat3 Mechanical fixing, anchor
type PC® F4 FOAMGLAS® T4+ slabs,
adhesively bonded5 Base coat PC® 164 with
fabric reinforcement PC® 1506 PC® 78 plaster coat
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Architect Bureau d’architecture BBA Raphaël Bruegger, Fribourg Reconstruction 2000FOAMGLAS® application Soffit insulation, about 18,750 m2, T4+ slabs, 40 / 80 mm thick, adhesively bondedCeiling finish Dispersion paint
Interiorinsulation,soffit
Avry-Centre, Avry-sur-Matran, Switzerland
Customers are very demanding todayand search for the Best shopping expe-rience. To meet these expectations,entire rebuilding and extension wasdone on the Migros Shopping Centre,which had been constructed 30 yearsprior in the Avry-sur-Matran suburb ofFribourg town. About 4 million clientsper year have visited the shopping mall,even during reconstruction. It should benoted that 18,750 m2 of FOAMGLAS®
cellular glass insulation was used toinsulate the soffit of the old parkinglevel transformed into an attractive
shopping area. To avoid importantlosses on the headroom, the spacebetween the binding beams had to beused for lighting a sprinkler systemand glass reflectors for the ceiling. Theinsulation slabs were fitted on theunderside of the ribbed slab anddirectly installed to the concrete units,with a color coating applied as a finish.The high demands on the insulationmaterial regarding fire safety, water-and vapor-resistance as well as dimen-sional stability, were criteria in choos-ing FOAMGLAS® insulation.
Efficient thermal
insulation allows for
conversion to new use
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Ceiling structure
1 Mastic asphalt2 Separating layer, glass fibre
quilt3 Bituminous waterproofing,
two layers4 Concrete protection layer5 Prefabricated ribbed concrete
floor6 Bituminous primer coat7 Foamglas® T4+ slabs, bonded
with PC 56 adhesive andmechanically fixed
8 Dispersion paint
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Architect Architektur- und Designbüro Pia Maria Schmid, ZurichFriedli & Genoux Architekten GmbH, Berne Construction 2007, conversion and extensionFOAMGLAS® application Interior insulation for floors, soffits and walls, about270 m2, T4+ slabs, 140 / 180 / 300 mm thick, adhesively bondedSoffit, wall and floor finishes Acoustic ceiling, parquet flooring
Interiorinsulation,soffit
Bellevue Restaurant, Ittigen / Bern, Switzerland
industry. FOAMGLAS® interior insula-tion systems do not need additionalprotective layers as vapour control layers. All glass FOAMGLAS® geometryof the insulation keeps moisture in liquid and vapour forms out. The wallassembly remains free from conden-sate and ensures a permanent thermalperformance level in the long-term.
Solidly built – healthy
living conditions
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Ceiling structure
1 Liquid plastics waterproofing2 Concrete decking3 Bituminous primer coat4 FOAMGLAS® T4+ slabs,
adhesively bonded with PC 56and fixed mechanically
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FOAMGLAS® insulation does not containor emit formaldehyde, styrene, flameretardants, fibers etc. As an environ-mentally friendly material, FOAMGLAS®
insulation is ideal for all indoor situa-tions, where pure air is required andhas inherent qualities when hygienicand aseptic conditions are needed.This is true for the catering and hotel
From storage room to classroom
or living space
The conversion of basements or atticsinto living spaces has become incredi-bly popular. Insulation is necessary butcannot always be installed to the roomsexterior due to construction issues orhigh costs. However today insulationtechnology, allows for effect retrofitinsulation of living spaces in basementswith the insulation layer being laid atthe inside to enclosure walls. Specificrequirements need to be met to ensurefull moisture protection and best ther-mal performance.
Thermal insulation up to standard
Insulation of walls is essential for eco-nomical heating of rooms in the base-ment or on ground floors. A perfectsolution is FOAMGLAS® insulation, cellu-lar glas insulation – which is composedof millions of all glass closed cells,keeps the wall assembly free from con-densation and ensures high thermalperformance.
Valuable total protection
The study of building physics has gained in importanceover the years and decades due to cost-efficiency andenvironmental considerations. On the one hand, the deple-tion of non-renewable resources leads to an increase inenergy prices. On the other hand, climate-protectiongoals are the newest challenge. This explains the grow-ing interest for FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation whichmaintains long-term effectiveness, even in the mostdemanding situations.
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Air tightness guaranteed
Architects and home-builders have cho-sen FOAMGLAS® insulation for protec-tion against heat losses by transmis-sion (thermal conductivity) and fromair leaks which carry a two-fold risk:heat loss and formation of condensa-tion and mould. The risks of air leaksand, in consequence, thermal bridg-ing, persist mainly in the area of build-ing services, at recesses and pipe pene-trations. Energy efficient houses requirea perfectly sealed building envelope.The theory of “breathing walls” is tobe abandoned and belongs in the past. FOAMGLAS® insulation providesan effective barrier, and no additionalvapor control layer is required.
The ultimate moisture protection
For remodelling of basement units mois-ture protection is of highest priority fortwo reasons. The building must notonly be protected from groundwaterbut also water-vapour transport. Build-up of condensation in the wall sectionmust be eliminated.
Outside moisture protection
A frequent cause of damage is fromseepage due to insufficiently drainageon the underground walls. An efficientdrainage system allows to eliminatemost of the moisture in the ground butthis alone is not enough to dehumidifythe building.
Also action needs to be taken if thepresence of moisture is related to cap-illary action due to the absorbency ofconstruction materials, or caused byshrinkage cracks, joints, or wall open-ings.
In the case of absorbing water theinterruption of the wall capillarity isthe solution, i. e. a non-absorbent layerhas to be added. In the case of the latter causes the method of water-proofing chosen should provide suffi-cient resistance to water pressure.
In general vertical dampproofing mem-branes can be applied to the exterior
or interior side of a structural wall.Exterior dampproofing is the standardpractice, in particular for new con-struction, with accessible undergroundwalls. Interior dampproofing is, techni-cally speaking, a less-than-ideal solu-tion and used as a second option. Asan analogy, it would be as if someonewears his raincoat under his jacket. Ofcourse he protects himself againstmoisture, but the clothes covering theraincoat will still get wet.
Dampproofing on the interior shouldonly be used if the outside wall is notat risk of damage from wet soil andharmful substances, such as salts.
In some cases with old buildings damp-proofing membranes can only beapplied at the inside of the building,either because the building cannot beaccessed externally or because excava-tion is too expensive. With vertical inte-rior dampproofing a barrier againsthumidification is achieved, however cer-tain conditions require additional pro-tection against dampness in the wall:this means horizontal dampproofingby means of mechanical procedures orpressure grouting.
Dampproofing methods
Exterior dampproofing systems onunderground walls provide protectionagainst:
moisture ingress
rising dampness
water ingress and protection of
the construction against humic acids
Vertical dampproofing: The transfor-mation of basements to living spacesneeds thorough preliminary examina-tion of the moisture situation. For inte-rior vertical dampproofing the follow-ing proven systems are used:
Water-repellent finishes
Cementitious grouting compounds
Shotcrete
Horizontal dampproofing: Mechanicalprocedures, as for instance the wall saw-ing method or the chrome steel sheetmethod have the disadvantage to beexpensive and to expose the buildingto considerable stresses. Therefore oneof the following grouting methods aregenerally preferred (injection of liquiddampproofing with or without pres-sure):
Solidification of porous wall
areas with filling compound
Fill in (obstructing injection)
Hydrophobing injection
A combination method
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Moisture protection from
the inside
Moisture damage can be caused bycondensation due to water-vapor trans-port and / or air leaks in the wall assem-bly. Preliminary conditions for construc-tion to be condensation free:
The insulation value of the
construction components increase
from inside to outside, i. e. the
lambda-value becomes smaller,
The resistance to water-vapor
diffusion of the construction
components decreases from
inside to outside, i. e. the
SD-value becomes smaller
Wall construction with conventionalinterior insulation shows at first sight,that none of these principles isobserved. The structural layer (concrete /masonry) with a bad insulation valueand high water-vapour resistance is situated on the outside.
This is why, for conventional construc-tions, a so-called vapor control layer /vapour-barrier is placed in front of theinsulation, in general a film layer. Forthe surface, this is generally problem-free. However, at the overlaps of thefilm and at connections to walls, open-ings etc. opportunities for moisture anddamage are predigtable. Where jointsare not perfectly sealed, air flows fromroom into the construction due tovapour pressure differences. The effectsof air flow can transport much higherquantities of water vapor than pro-duced by diffusion processes; there issaturation in the circulating air whichintroduces condensation moisture intothe insulation. The negative effects areheat losses due to air permeability andloss of insulation performance due tocondensation – aside from probablymore extensive damage on the con-struction.
FOAMGLAS® insulation – all in one
moisture and thermal protection
For indoor air quality and energy effi-cient underground walls and basementslabs should be protected against risingdampness. Exterior walls enclosing heat-ed rooms should as well be protected,
i. e. insulated, against heat losses. Byusing FOAMGLAS® insulation on floors,walls and ceilings, both requirementscan be met. Cellular glass insulation actsas a protective barrier against moistureby capillary action and also water-vapor diffusion directed from inside tothe outside of the wall. This makesFOAMGLAS® insulation the perfectsolution. The material structure withmillions of closed glass cells forms anatural, integral vapor control layerwhich keeps the wall assembly freefrom condensation and hence ensureshigh thermal performance.
Thermal insulation and vapor
control layer
Due to its close- cell geometry, FOAMGLAS® insulation will not absorbwater. FOAMGLAS® insulation servesvarious functions including thermalinsulation, vapor control layer and sup-port for the finish layer. When installedaccording to the compact installationmethod, the insulation acts in threedirections as a solid protection screenagainst diffusion processes and air-flow, which performes much betterthan a thin vapor control film.
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By sealing the joints of the FOAMGLAS®
slabs, the system achieves full vapor-and air-tightness.
With FOAMGLAS® interior insulation,there are no doubts about effectivemoisture protection and the essentialcondition of a totally air tight andvapor-proof system – quite a contrastto thin conventional vapour controllayers, installed with great efforts andtime. FOAMGLAS® insulation blocksmoisture transport of any kind, be itwater or water vapor. The dewpointtemperature is kept inside the closed-cell insulation layer. This is why, in termsof building physics, FOAMGLAS® insu-lation is indestructible when it comesto moisture impact.
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Safe and leak-proof in the
long term
Expansion possibilities and enlarge-ment of floor spaces may come fromannexes, storage space under pitchedroofs and basement rooms. Modernwaterproofing and insulation tech-nologies allow for the conversion ofbasements into living spaces. The useof FOAMGLAS® insulation systems, forthe interior allows owners and archi-tects to achieve design and perform-ance objectives.
Interior insulation with just minor
decrease in useable space
FOAMGLAS® insulation is the idealsolution for floor slabs contacting theground. Additional protective layers fordampproofing against rising moistureis not needed, because cellular glasswill not absorb water and is imperme-able to water-vapor. Another advan-tage is the high compressive strengthof FOAMGLAS® insulation, which allowsthe use of rather thin subfloors on topof the insulation. This means that thelosses of useable headroom can bekept to a minimum.The system is alsocost effective due to fast installationand energy cost savings.
Urban development measures on "reserve assets"
The principle of urban development requires the eco-nomical and considerate use of land. In general a num-ber of “reserve assets” can be found and are appropriatefor conversion and expansion projects. With minimalexpenditure on local public infrastructure, additional res-idential, commercial and workspace can be developed. Itis essential that: transformation and expansion project beplanned with care. This also applies to thermal insulationand, for the majority of cases, the use of FOAMGLAS®
insulation is the best choise .
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Regerdless of the application, FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulationensures a durable solution. Ceilings,walls and floors furnished with thecorrectly applied insulation are imper-meable to moisture: from both theoutside, and inside. Even under extremeconditions, as wet rooms, the system is extremly reliable. Shower rooms inschools and gyms for example, canperform after 20 years and more with-out any deterioration and needs forrepair. Which other insulation productcan claim this?
Protection of building structure
The best building investment is to useconstruction materials and systemsproviding a long service life. To achieve
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the highest efficiency, the followingcriteria should be considered for abuilding project:
Operating costs (especially
energy)
Costs for maintenance- / and
long-term maintenance of value
Amortization / renewal cycles
Assessment of damage risks.
It cannot be overstated: Due to its outstanding product characteristics,FOAMGLAS® insulation provides theoptimal insulation solution for thelongevity and protection of the build-ing investment.
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Well-designed – healthy living environment
Today, people spend much more time indoors in theirhouse than outdoors. This is why the issues of wellbeinghave become a question of vital importance. There is agreat demand for information on residential biology orresidential hygiene. To contribute to good residentialhygiene, proper heating, cooling and ventilation, freefrom dust and radiation, is the key. FOAMGLAS® insula-tion – a product without adverse impact on health andthe environment reduces the risks of potential householdhazards such as moulds and radon radiation.
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Pull the plug on moulds
Mould infestation can become a seri-ous problem in occupied buildings. Itdoes not only infringe on the appear-ance of the rooms, but also on thehealth of the occupier. In general, oldand renovated buildings can be affect-ed by mould. The prime cause is toohigh of a moisture level coupled withtoo low surface temperatures at theinside of external walls. In this case,
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FOAMGLAS® interior insulation is a cor-rective solution. The insulation con-tributes to a rise in temperature on theinterior face of the enclosure wall.Condensate does not form, and thedevelopment potential for moulds iseliminated. This means healthier homeliving, better hygiene conditions forthe building itself and a better qualityof life. With comparably low efforts, agreat beneficial effect is achieved.
What is radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas formed in theground by decay of naturally occurringuranium. It is dangerous for peoplebecause of its disintegration productswhich, by breathing, accumulate in thelungs. As uranium can be found inmany parts of the Earth’s crust, radonis also released from the soil.
Which effect does radon have?
By breathing radon enters the lungsand exposes them to radiation, whichmeans that the risks for pulmonarycancer are increased.
Which radon levels are tolerated?
For new construction and refurbish-ment, a radon concentration level of400 becquerel / m3 (Bq / m3) is stipulated.For higher concentrations, the FederalOffice for Health (Switzerland) recom-mends measures to reduce the radonlevels in homes. Nobody should beexposed in the long term to radon con-centration levels above 1000 Bq / m3.Retrofit measures are compulsory forthe following limit values:
Living spaces 1000 Bq / m3
Workspaces 3000 Bq / m3
Radon may enter buildings throughleaks and cracks in the foundation or the brickwork. What many peopledo not know: it is the second mostcommon cause for lung cancer. WithFOAMGLAS® insulation placed withoutinterruptions and joints sealed on wallsand floors of the basement level, theradon problem can be solved. This con-structive measure allows the reduction
of more than 95 % of the radon expo-sure. No other solution provides thetwin effect of optimum protectionagainst radioactive radon and heat lossat the same time.
A way to healthier living and
indoor area hygiene
For the preservation of health, a con-scientious selection of materials, whichare ecologically safe, is most impor-tant. FOAMGLAS® insulation is such aproduct. Cellular glass insulation meetsthe requirements and contributes togood residential hygiene, comfortabletemperatures, wellbeing and healthy
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After field research by the World Health Organisation, more than 30 % ofemployees working in air-conditioned offices suffer from the so-called “sick-building-syndrome” with accompanying symptoms including: headache, mucosalirritation, fatigue or feeling of discomfort with dry air.
The following pollutants
may be the cause: Emission sources (among others):
Formaldehyde chipboards, plastic foams
Solvents paints, varnishes, coatings
Benzo4 Toluol, Xylole paints, varnishes, adhesives
Pesticides, biocides wood preservatives, chipboards
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) fire retardant impregnations
Isocyanates spray in place soft foam insulation,
insulation boards
Asbestos insulation and protection boards, foams
Proliferation of microorganisms air conditioning systems, wet walls and
surfaces
living. The product does not releasetoxic or harmful pollutants into theenvironment.
Recommended for indoor
area hygiene
FOAMGLAS® insulation does not emitharmful substances like formaldehyde,styrene, fire or flame retardants, fibersand so on. Cellular glass meets highsafety and environmental standardsand does not contain any alkyl halides(CFCs / HCFCs / HFCs).
As FOAMGLAS® insulation is consid-ered to exert no adverse impacts onhealth and the environment, the insu-lation offers the perfect solution forrooms which are subject to the mostdemanding clean air requirements(museums, hospitals, schools, offices,waiting rooms, high-tech productionsites etc.). It is ideal for all living andworkspaces, because a healthy livingenvironment is vital.
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Prevention starts with the right
choice of materials
Fire disaster, Indication that fire safetyprescriptions were grossly violated,Rapid spread of the fire was facilitated,A sea of flames: Headlines of this typebring home the message: Despite firesafety planing, in many buildings it isvery difficult to conduct fire-fightingoperations.
Because of this it is essential to beattentive to fire prevention. By choosingadequate construction materials and sys-tems, the risks of fire propagation andthe spread of fire via voids and flam-mable materials can be significantly
reduced. FOAMGLAS® insulation, thesafe cellular glass insulation solution,has achieved this in many cases.
A fire hazard – smouldering fires
Fires of this nature generally developinside a construction unit and may goundetected for a long time. Sometimeshours can pass between covert ignitionand blazing of the fire. The specificstructural and chemical characteristics
Fire prevention
Heated discussions have arisen about the responsibilitiesregarding fire prevention. One of the key issues is therole of thermal insulation. Field research makes this clear:FOAMGLAS® insulation can make a significant contribu-tion to fire safety and control. It is not only non-com-bustible, but it does not contribute to fumes or toxicsmoke.
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of many insulants increase the risk ofsmouldering fires. With FOAMGLAS®
insulation the closed-cell geometry
of the all glass insulation creates an
efficient barrier to the effects of air
flow.
Plastic foam insulation, polystyrene orpolyurethane for instance, has consid-erable ignition potential. This leads toburning, dripping and dropping mate-rial. In public buildings and meetingplaces such as office buildings, hotelsand restaurants, the use of inflamma-ble material should be prohibited.
FOAMGLAS® insulation:
No fumes, no fire, no smoke
It must not always be a “sea of flames”when there is talk about fire disasters.Have a flashback to the events onDüsseldorf Airport (1995) with 17 casu-alties and the fire in the MontblancHighway Tunnel (1999), which causedthe death of 39 people. In both casestoxic effluents from insulation materi-als, that were not fire safe, were con-sidered responsible for the fatality(polystyrene in Düsseldorf, polyurethaneat the Montblanc rock).
By contrast FOAMGLAS® insulation,does not give off fumes or toxic gases.Regarding fire safety FOAMGLAS®
insulation performs unlike other insu-lation materials which are classified asnon-flammable. One of the issues isthat FOAMGLAS® insulation does notglow or smoulder, and accordingly,reduces the risks of fire spread.
FOAMGLAS®
melting point > 1000 °C
According to german DIN 4102-17 themelting point of FOAMGLAS® was test-ed at MPA Braunschweig Institute (D).More than 50 % of the insulationthickness lasted the 90 minute fireperiod without significant damage. Asan official result the melting point is>1000 °C.
General protection with
FOAMGLAS® in case of fire:
Melt Shield-Effect
Comparable as a thermal protectionshield the melted glas surface of theflame treated area is protecting thelower cell structure. The temperatureon bearing structure is remaining low.FOAMGLAS® is defending the buildingstructure in case of fire.
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insulation offers superior fire-safety performance
FOAMGLAS® insulation is a safer insulation product as it is made of
totaly non-combustible cellular glass. Reaction to fire classification: Non-
combustible, EN standard, Euro Class A1.
Closed cell FOAMGLAS® insulation prevents oxygen from passing
through the material to tease the ignition source.
FOAMGLAS® insulation is gas-tight. The passage of hot gases through
the insulation and their development inside the insulation is nonexistent.
FOAMGLAS® insulation is a safety insulation that forms a barrier against
the spread of fire.
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Production and composition
FOAMGLAS® manufacturing is twosub-processes. In the first part of theprocess the recycled glass is meltedand subsequently batched with theremaining raw materials and crushedin a mill. In the second sub-process thepowder mix passes in the cellulatingfurnace at high temperature whereFOAMGLAS® cellular glass is foamed –comparable to the process of fermen-tation in bread baking.
Typically 60 %+ of the raw material isrecycled glass. A very low percentageof carbon is added during manufactur-ing which makes the charcoal grey color of the insulation. In the cellulat-ing furnace the soft, viscous glass isfoamed through release of carbondioxide (CO2) and forms millions of air-tight glass cells enclosing the gas. Thisclosed cell glass structure ensures fullresistance to the transmission of vapor(resistance to water vapor transmissionμ = oo).
Excellent Ecological profile
FOAMGLAS® insulation systems are stable under all con-ditions of use and protects the owner from unexpectedexpenditures for heating or expensive replacement of theinsulation or repair. FOAMGLAS® systems safeguard theenvironment one way or another. They allow for energysaving and, from the cradle to the grave, they do notcontribute to environmental pollution, a safe productconsistent with the principles of building physics. Cellularglass is certified to standards of health and indoor airquality. Ecologically viable product recycling is possible inthe case of building demolition.
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Environmentally friendly
production
The raw materials used in the FOAMGLAS® production are inherentlymineral and thus environmentallyfriendly. Principal raw material is recy-cled glass. Further raw materials arefeldspar, sodium carbonate, iron oxide,manganese oxide, carbon, sodium sul-fate and sodium nitrate. By the intro-duction of recycled glass into the pro-duction FOAMGLAS® makes a relevantcontribution to the protection of theenvironment.
Minimal environmental pollution
Due to improvements in process engi-neering and in the energy supply (com-ing from hydro electric energy and windturbines) significant progresses has beenachieved in recent years regarding airpollution, greenhouse gas emissions,consumption of energy and resources:
The demand for non-renewable
energy was reduced 4.24 kWh/kg.
Greenhouse gas emissions have
been halved.
The percentage of recycled glass
was progressively increased from
0 % to 30 and to 60 %.
The environmental pollution
score (UBP97) was reduced from
1619 to 743 points.
The eco-indicator (EI99 H, A)
dropped from 0.13 to 0.09 points.
Reduction of the production energymeans that the time period for energyamortization of the investment in ther-mal insulation – as an important evalu-ation unit – is considerably reduced.
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2 The melting furnace has a constant temperature of 1250°C.
3 Molten glass is drawn out of the furnace.
4 Control room for monitoring the production.
5 The glass is drawn off and falls onto the conveyor band where it cools down before enteringinto the ball mill.
6 Addition of “carbon black”.
7 Ball mill grounds all ingredients into a fine powder before putting into stainless steel moulds.
8 The filled moulds pass through a cellulating oven (Foaming furnace) with a temperature of 850°C.This is where the material gains its unique cell structure.
9 Energy recovery of heat.
10 The FOAMGLAS® blocks pass through an annealing oven to allow carefully controlled cooling of them without thermal stress.
11 The blocks are cut to size and sorted by batch. Production waste is recycled.
12 FOAMGLAS® slabs are then packaged, labelled and palletized.
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17 157
21 807
23 790
26 571
46 056
53 232
FOAMGLAS® W+FFOAMGLAS® T4+Polyisocyanorate (PUR)Expanded polystyrene (EPS)Stone woolExtruded polystyrene (XPS)
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Insulation per m2 per kg per m2
kg / m3 W / mK m kg / m2 UBP / kg UBP / m2
FOAMGLAS® T4+ 115 0.041 0.21 24.15 903 ~ 21 807
FOAMGLAS® W+F 100 0.038 0.19 19.00 903 ~ 17 157
Polyisocyanorate (PUR) 30 0.026 0.13 3.90 6100 ~ 23 790
Stone wool 120 0.038 0.19 22.80 2020 ~ 46 056
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) 30 0.034 0.17 5.10 5210 ~ 26 571
Extruded polystyrene (XPS) 33 0.038 0.19 6.27 8490 ~ 53 232
* The data are taken from building database KBOB / EMPA, june 2009.** The environemental pollution score (UBP 2006) quantifies the pollution coming from resources, water consumption, emissions into air, water andground and also for the waste disposal. The environment pollution through grey energy and global warming are included in the UBP score.
FOAMGLAS® stands comparison
The environemental pollution score (UBP 2006**) for the production and waste disposal of FOAMGLAS® is 903 points /kg(insulation). This puts FOAMGLAS® into the pole position in eco-balance. Other insulation products show points between2020 (stone wool) and 8490 (Extruded polystyrene).
Compared to surfaces, with a specified insulation value of 0,20 W/m2K, FOAMGLAS® performs very well. The environ-mental pollution score (UBP 2006**) of cellular glass is 17 157 points (FOAMGLAS® W+F), 21 807 points (FOAMGLAS®
T4+) per square meter. Other insulation products show 23 790 points (PUR), 26 571 points (EPS), 46 056 points (stonewool) and 53 232 points (XPS) for an identical U-value (see table).
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Positive ecological assessment for FOAMGLAS®: Source: Cellular glass insulation, a cost-effectiveand environmentally sustainable solution. [Schaumglas-Dammstoff, Wirtschaftlich und umweltver-traglich Dammen.] Markus Welter, Lucerne
World resources
The principal raw material of FOAMGLAS® production today is select-ed recycled glass (in the past the mainraw material was silica sand). The sup-plies of recycled glass are ample, as inthe construction and other industrieslarge quantities amass and have to bedisposed of as waste. Plastic foaminsulation, however, is produced fromcrude oil, which is a non renewablefossil fuel.
FOAMGLAS® cellular glass
insulation products now with
natureplus label
Natureplus, an international organisa-tion for the development of a cultureof sustainability within the buildingsector, has selected cellular glass ther-mal insulation from Pittsburgh CorningEurope SA as a green building productand awarded the natureplus qualitylabel. “Cellular glass thermal insulationby Pittsburgh Corning Europe SA ideallymeets the quality requirements for asustainable construction product”, notedUwe Welteke-Fabricius, president ofnatureplus e.V., when handing-in thecertificate. The natureplus quality seal isthe symbol of recognition for buildingproducts with a high level of quality inthe areas of health, the environmentand functionality. Pittsburgh Corning’sFOAMGLAS® types W+F, T4+, S3 and Ffrom the Tessenderlo plant (Belgium)are tested and certified successfully.
Service life
Having outstanding qualities (mineral,impermeable to water and vapor, resist-ant to acids, non-combustible, high-temperature resistant), cellular glass is avery durable material. The long servicelife of the material has very positiveeffects, ecologically and financially, onthe service-life of the construction and,consequently, on the life of the build-ing. Maintenance and replacementcycles can significantly be reduced bythe use of durable materials.
Emissions / nuisance during
installation and use
Cellular glass does not release harmfulor toxic components into the environ-ment. It does not contain green housegases or ozone depleting products, noflame retardant and no con-taminativeor carcinogenic particles and fibers.When recommended installation instruc-tions are followed, cellular glass insula-tion does not produce emissions thatdegrade the environment or health, atproduction, installation nor use.
Emissions in case of fire
Dumping and burning of constructionwaste is most critical for the environ-ment, even in small quantities. In par-ticular plastic foam materials are classi-fied as harmful. In the case of burning of these materials high levels danger-ous emissions are released than in com-bustion in an incineration plant. Studieshave been conducted in Germa ny on
thermal combustion of polystyreneinsulation, which clearly indicated thatreleased fumes are acutely toxic. Seriousadverse health effects in the long-termcannot be excluded. Even with com-bustion in a waste incineration plant,there is high impact to the environ-ment, as annually several thousand tonsof slag and filter residue have to betransported to special disposal sites.The non-combustibility of cellular glassmakes the toxicity issues irrelevant.
natureplus – The European quality sealfor approved green building products.
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FOAMGLAS® – a valuable contribution to theprotection of the environment
Today FOAMGLAS® is made from 60 %+ recycled glass. The FOAMGLAS®
manufacturing concept is waste reduction and green energy utilisation.
For the FOAMGLAS® production only energy from renewable sources is
used.
Environmental pollution during manufacturing has halved when
compared to 1995.
FOAMGLAS® insulation meets all environmental and health
requirements for construction products.
At the end of its service-life FOAMGLAS® disposal is simple. One option
is the use of recycled cellular glass as infill in trenches or back-up for
buried pipes.
FOAMGLAS® has an outstanding service-life, which is clearly the best for
the environment.
On balance: FOAMGLAS® is an insulation concept fit for the future that
gives an answer to the genuine concerns for the environment. The system
ensures that all demands on performance, durability, environmental
integrity and sustainability are fulfilled.
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3 The percentage of recyclingglass in the FOAMGLAS®
production is from 30 to 60 %.
4 Crushed FOAMGLAS® – arecycled filler material fortrenches.
5 FOAMGLAS® Environmentalproduct declaration(according to ISO 14025) confirms the sustainable and ecological value ofFOAMGLAS®.
Waste disposal
In the assessment of insulation materi-als one consideration is repercussionson the environment from waste dis-posal. There are significant differencesbetween the various insulation prod-ucts. In total evaluation – and consid-ering the scarcity of raw materials – asdocumented in eco-balance data sheetsfor the building industry, plastic foaminsulation receives poor ratings for envi-ronmental pollution.
Recycling
Cellular glass being non-combustible,combustion in a waste incineration plantis not a possibility. An option is therecycling of cellular glass as crushedstone (for bedding in road construc-tion) or infill material for noise barriers.Recycled FOAMGLAS® is a safe andsuitable product for these applications,as it is dimensionally stable, neutral forthe environment, inorganic, rot-proofand without any risks for the groundwater (meets ELUAT-test requirements).If crushed and recycled FOAMGLAS® isnot used as bedding or infill material,it can be taken to an inert waste dis-posal site, like crushed concrete orbrick.
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