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FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation from Pittsburgh Corning
has been specified in the reconstruction of a new care home,
Leonora House in Maida Vale. Selected by the team from
Project 5 Architects, the aim was to use materials
in-keeping with the practice’s ethos of creating greener
buildings while using an insulation material that would last
the lifetime of the building. |
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The new building, owned by
Octavia Housing, provides 21 self-contained flats together
with communal facilities and a day centre for Age Concern
Westminster. |
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Peter Short, Partner from
Project 5 Architects, explains the reason behind specifying
cellular glass insulation on the project: |
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“The new flat roof for the house
is made from zinc, and at the time of installation we were
advised to install cellular glass insulation underneath the
roof cladding as it would last the lifetime of the roof
itself and the building. We had not used FOAMGLAS® before,
but knew of its proven environmental credentials. It was
important for us to specify materials that would contribute
towards a sustainable construction and FOAMGLAS® was the
only insulation material that could meet both these
requirements.” |
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A member of both the Federation
of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors (FTMRC) and the
Metal Roofing Contractors (MRCA), Pittsburgh Corning has an
approved detailed system in place with many zinc roof
manufacturers. Zinc roofs have a timeline of 75 years
therefore require an insulation that will match this
longevity. |
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Manufactured from 68% recycled
glass, FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation owes its
insulation properties to a structure that comprises millions
of hermetically sealed glass cells. As its only solid
constituent is glass, it is completely inert, fireproof,
waterproof and impervious to the effects of moisture. |
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