Foamglas 'Wallboard/Readyboard'
insulation of underground walls
‘FOAMGLAS® is the ideal insulation for use on underground walls as it can be applied directly to the wall and can be used with or without a waterproof membrane. Being totally impervious to water and water-vapour, it will not be affected by moisture which will occur in this type of application. It can be used with or without a protection board.
FOAMGLAS® does not deteriorate with age, ensuring that the insulation values remain constant. FOAMGLAS® is rigid and dimensionally stable and does not shrink or warp with the effects of climatic variants. Its coefficient of expansion is similar to concrete and there is no danger of the joints between the boards opening up.
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.'
| 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: | Product brochure |
| 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).
