FOAMGLAS® Cellular Glass Insulation from Bellis Australia

FOAMGLAS® is a cellular glass insulation material designed with excellent durability and stability. Its closed cellular structure is primarily made of 60% recycled molten glass, carbon and hermetically sealed glass cells, which accounts for its mass and insulating properties.

Why Specifiers Should Consider FOAMGLAS® Cellular Glass Insulation
Major industry specifiers are faced daily with the challenge of choosing the best material for their project specifications. FOAMGLAS® is used in a wide variety of applications, such as a cavity wall or roof thermal insulator. It is available in a broad product range including slabs, boards, shells and elbows. Also, the cellular glass insulation material is applicable for new build or refurbishment projects.

If that's not convincing enough, the following are the unique properties of FOAMGLAS® that makes it stand out among other insulating products.

Thermal Insulation
The cellular matrix of FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation lasts for the lifetime of the building structure. Its high R value ensures consistent energy efficiency and comfortable indoor temperature.

Waterproof
FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation is composed of molten glass and closed cell structure, creating a watertight insulating material. It prevents water absorption that can lead to metal corrosion or premature disintegration of rooftop garden materials.

Its inability to absorb water prevents the proliferation of mould and plant growth. In addition, FOAMGLAS® is also impervious to acids, organic solvents and aggressive chemicals.

Resistant to Vermin
The cellular glass insulation gives a sturdy and durable thermal insulation material which will not rot or deform. It is made with recycled glass, thus offering a natural resistance against any kinds of vermin.

This quality makes FOAMGLAS® ideal for applications where insulation is found behind a façade or where roof thermal insulator is required, like in green rooftop gardens.

Compressive Strength
FOAMGLAS® can support high compressive loads without deflection or getting deformed. This tensile strength is ideal for applications where load bearing capacity is required, which is found in foundations, walkways, podium roofs, balconies, and car parks.

Non-Combustible Material
The glass structure of FOAMGLAS® is purely non-toxic and non-combustible; it doesn't present a fire hazard to any structure and doesn't produce fumes. The cellular glass insulation conforms with ASTM E 84 (Standard Testing for Surface Burning) and EN 13501: A1 (European Standard, Fire Classification of Construction Products and Building Elements).

Impervious to Vapour
The components of FOAMGLAS® provides a gas and vapour-tight barrier that is essential in insulation.

Dimensional Stability
It is adaptable to any surface substrate, such as gravel ballast, steel deck roofs, and cavity walls just to name a few. FOAMGLAS® takes a small coefficient of thermal movement; it can be bonded to the substrate using adhesives without creating thermal bridging.

Easy to Handle and Cut
FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation helps to meet project specification with its easy to cut size and shape material.

Ecological and Sustainable
The manufacturing process of FOAMGLAS® uses raw materials, producing a non-pollutant and efficient thermal insulation material that helps reduce energy consumption. It has a long service life with high recycling possibilities.

FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation is officially distributed by Bellis Australia.

Bellis Australia has an in-depth knowledge and expertise in supplying thermal insulation products and services to major industries across Australia.

Bellis utilised the versatile FOAMGLAS® as the roof thermal insulator in one of their projects in Federation Square in Melbourne. Thus, providing sufficient thermal resistance to keep the buildings cool in summer and warm in winter. In addition, FOAMGLAS® can maintain its shape and will not use thermal qualities even when exposed to elements. Its compressive strength provides a good structural support to the roofing structure. Also, the roof thermal insulator suffices the required dimensional and thermal stability to last for 100 years.

Contact Bellis Australia at 1300 740 564 or visit www.bellis.com.au for more information on cellular glass and roof thermal insulation today.