Foam Glass for Eco-Friendly Construction in Russia

Information about the beginning of the production of loose-fill foam glass in Russia is provided. It is shown that the use of foam glass makes it possible to build energy saving, eco-friendly buildings. Main characteristics of the foam glass gravel of 140 kg/m³ density are presented. The technology of loose-fill foam glass production is described. According to the manufacturer the use of foam glass as loose-fill heat insulation, under the foundation slab for example, makes it possible to reduce the construction budget at this stage of works by 35%. The economy is realized due to reducing the cost of earth works and foundation base works.

L.V. SAPACHEVA, Candidate of Sciences (Engineering) (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
S. YU. GOREGLYAD, Engineer-Technologist

OOO RIF «Stroymaterialy» (9, Building 3, Dmitrovskoe Highway, 127434, Moscow, Russian Federation)

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