Foamglas 'Readyboard & T4'
insulation of standing seam roofs stainless steel, profiled aluminium, zinc and copper - new build or renovation
‘The use of FOAMGLAS® for standing seam roofs ensures an airtight construction eliminating the problems caused by ingress of water and penetration of cold air into the roof space. The risk of interstitial condensation in the roof construction is avoided.
The roof system is fully supported by the high compressive strength of the FOAMGLAS® and the use of specially designed fixing plates compatible with the outer skin of stainless steel, zinc or copper ensures the integrity of the whole system, ensuring that there is no cold bridging between the internal and external elements of the roof build-up. A bituminous membrane provides secondary protection against water ingress.'
| Material/s: | recycled, post consumer waste, silica, sand and elements of glass production. Recycled and new glass with mixed carbon. |
| Environmental statement: | yes |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | EPD to EN14041 conforms to NF P 01-010 |
| 3rd party accreditation: | none |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | ISO 9001:2000 |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | 66% waste glass includes own production waste |
| Life expectancy | 100 years, subject to conditions |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
petrochemical-based insulation |
| Downloads: | Standing seam roofs Profiled aluminium roofs |
| Codes of Practice: | |
| Workmanship Work Section: | |
| Country/s of manufacture: | Europe |
| UK distribution location: | Berkshire |
| Alternative products: | Thermal insulation |
| Further information: | Insulation materials compared |
| Information last updated: | Wednesday 30th, April 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Pittsburgh Corning (UK) Ltd |
| Address: | 63 Milford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8LG |
| Telephone: | 0118 950 0655 |
| Fax: | 0118 950 9019 |
| Email: | info@foamglass.co.uk |
| Website: | www.foamglas.co.uk |
| Supply chain availability: | Manufacturer |
| Supplier: | Pittsburgh Corning (UK) Ltd |
| Telephone: | 0118 950 0655 |
| Email: | info@foamglas.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.foamglas.co.uk/building.htm |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
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Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | |
Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
