Where durability meets longevity
Insulation beneath the building must do more than insulate – it must withstand permanent structural loads without compromise.
When insulation lacks sufficient compressive strength, deformation or settlement can occur – redistributing forces, cracking floor slabs, and compromising structural integrity. While selecting a material with a high declared strength may seem sufficient, not all insulation materials behave the same under load.
Conventional materials often exhibit long-term deformation as seen in the basic load conditions test (EN 826). FOAMGLAS® cellular glass, is tested under load conditions with no allowable deformation (EN 826 Annex A). Test EN 1606 provides additional data on the long-term behavior of FOAMGLAS® insulation.
With its proven compressive strength and dimensional stability, FOAMGLAS® insulation provides long-term structural integrity; because below ground insulation cannot easily be replaced.
Explore the structural advantage in our Below Ground White Paper – where insulation must remain stable under pressure, moisture, and time.
