Performance & Protection in Demanding Conditions
In foundation slabs, a significant share of embodied CO₂ is linked to concrete volume.
Using dimensionally stable insulation beneath the slab can enable structural optimisation and, subject to structural design, support a reduction in the amount of concrete required.
Reducing concrete volume can therefore contribute to lower embodied CO₂ at system level.
FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation maintains its shape under sustained load (EN 1606), supporting durable below‑ground constructions and contributing to measurable reductions in embodied CO₂ at system level.
This content is based on the technical paper “Reducing Embodied CO₂ in Below-Ground Concrete” by Marc Grossmann, Managing Partner, rex AG.
Contact form: The full paper is available upon request