FOAMGLAS® Insulation Sustainability Check: 46 Years-Highest Performance

Product catalog summary

Introduction
FOAMGLAS® insulation is a high-performance material known for its durability and environmental benefits. It contributes to LEED® credits and maintains insulation efficiency over time.

Installation Procedures

High Humidity Level (≥ 60%): Use hot asphalt or PC® 500 adhesive for full adherence to a concrete deck, sealing joints with similar material.
Medium Humidity Level (45% to 60%): Adhere using approved polyurethane adhesive in ribbons, sealing joints.
Low Humidity Level (≤ 45%): Use ribbons with approved polyurethane adhesive, partially sealing joints with hot asphalt during membrane torching.

Cost Considerations
Installation costs can vary by up to 20% based on factors like roof traffic, usage, labor costs, and application techniques.

Performance and Durability
FOAMGLAS® insulation has shown exceptional performance over 46 years, remaining dimensionally stable with no significant moisture penetration or degradation.

Physical Properties
Manufactured from crushed glass and carbon, FOAMGLAS® forms closed glass cells providing excellent thermal effectiveness. It is impervious to water and vapor, non-combustible, dimensionally stable, and resistant to rot, insects, vermin, and acids.

Environmental Impact
FOAMGLAS® is environmentally sound, made from silica sand and recycled glass. It does not release harmful emissions or contain greenhouse gases, ozone-depleting agents, or carcinogenic particles. The production process is energy-efficient.

Conclusion
FOAMGLAS® insulation is a reliable and sustainable choice for roof systems, offering long-term performance, environmental benefits, and cost-effectiveness.

Overview of FOAMGLAS® Insulation Properties
FOAMGLAS® maintains unchanged properties throughout the building cycle, with no thermal drift due to water infiltration. It offers high compressive strength and long-term deformation resistance, extending the life expectancy of roofing membranes and reducing maintenance costs.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability
FOAMGLAS® is certified for health and indoor air quality standards, primarily using silica sand and recycled glass. It does not release harmful emissions and has improved thermal properties, increased recycling content, and reduced energy input during production.

Performance in Roof Systems
FOAMGLAS® is crucial for controlling heat transfer in roof systems, especially in high humidity environments. It is vapor-tight, preventing condensation and moisture issues, and can be applied using different methods based on humidity levels.

Additional Benefits
FOAMGLAS® contributes to LEED® credits and has demonstrated 46 years of continuous performance, maintaining its insulation efficiency.

Catalog excerpts

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FOAMGLAS® Insulation Sustainability Check: 46 Years-Highest Performance FOAMGLAS® Insulation System and Humidity Level The following procedures to adhere FOAMGLAS® insulation to a concrete deck are recommended based on the interior building relative humidity. Performance Level Interior Building Relative Humidity ≥ 60% (HHL: High Humidity Level) · When applying FOAMGLAS® slabs or Ready Block to a concrete deck, the insulation should be fully adhered with hot asphalt or PC ® 500 adhesive and the insulation joints sealed with like material. Interior Building Relative Humidity ranging from 45% to 60% (MHL: Medium Humidity Level) High Humidity Level · When applying FOAMGLAS® Ready Block or Ready Board to a concrete deck, the insulation can be adhered in ribbons with an approved polyurethane adhesive. The joints will be partially sealed by the existing hot asphalt when the membrane is torched to the insulation. In addition, depending on roof traffic and usage, different roof systems solutions can be recommended. For example, roof gardens and terraces require the fully adhered roof system. Medium Humidity Level · When applying FOAMGLAS® Ready Block or Ready Board to a concrete deck, the insulation can be adhered in ribbons with approved polyure thane adhesive and the insulation joints sealed. Interior Building Relative Humidity ≤ 45% (LHL: Low Humidity Level) 0% Main Roof Assemblies: Examples of Total Costs Cold Application (HHL) FOAMGLAS® Ready Block FOAMGLAS® Slab FOAMGLAS® Ready Board In relation to the appropriate insulation adherence, the installation costs will vary. Total costs for the entire roof system will vary up to 20% due to specific labor costs, application techniques and accessory products required. FOAMGLAS ® insulation contributes to LEED ® credits. Pittsburgh Corning 800 Presque Isle Drive · Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Phone: 1-724-327-6100 · Fax: 1-724-387-3807 www.foamglas.com · [email protected] Pittsburgh Corning 800 Presque Isle Drive · Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Phone: 1-800-624-2120 www.pittsburghcorning.com Pittsburgh Corning – Excellence in Glass and Green Technology FOAMGLAS ® retains its insulation efficiency.

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46 Years Continuous Performance Physical Properties. Due to the combination of unique properties, FOAMGLAS® insulation is also called “Safety insulation”. It is unrivalled in performance.Manufactured from crushed glass and carbon, it forms closed glass cells which provide excellent thermal effectiveness. Vapor tight. Performance Proven. The James W. Jardine Water Purification Plant in Chicago, Illinois was the largest municipal construction project in the United States at the time of its completion in 1963-64. The footprint of about 1,500,000 sq ft is still a remarkable number. Planners took...

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