Foamglas 'Wallboard'
insulation of external walls
Applications:
- insulation of cavity walls - new build
- external insulation of walls with cladding
- insulation of external walls with cement-based renders - new build or renovation
The use of FOAMGLAS® in cavity wall situations immediately eliminates the three main problems affecting insulation and its performance within a cavity wall - water absorption, distortion and fire. Manufactured from pure glass, FOAMGLAS® is totally impermeable to water and water-vapour ensuring that the installed K-value remains constant for the lifetime of the building with no degradation caused by moisture penetration or vapour transmission. Being totally rigid and unaffected by variations in temperature and humidity, FOAMGLAS® cannot sag, slump or distort, the most common sources of cavity bridging and resultant water penetration problems. FOAMGLAS® is totally non-combustible and cannot contribute to a fire nor give off toxic fumes or smoke; it is also totally free from HCFC, HFA and pentane.
FOAMGLAS® is the ideal insulation for use on exterior walls as it can be applied directly to the existing external wall surface. This has the advantage in renovation situations of providing an immediate opportunity for upgrading the appearance. Being totally impervious to water and water-vapour, any seepage of water through poor external wall construction is eliminated and excellent insulation values achieved and maintained. FOAMGLAS® does not deteriorate with age, ensuring that these values remain constant. FOAMGLAS® is rigid and dimensionally stable, so it does not shrink or warp with the effects of climatic variance. With only a minute coefficient of expansion, (approximately that of concrete), there is no danger of joints between the boards opening up.'
| 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: | Insulation of cavity walls - new build Insulation of external walls with cement-based renders Insulation of external walls with cladding |
| 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).
