Isolation de bâtiment , tuyaux de systèmes de chauffage et Industries

Cellular glass is used as a thermal insulating material in constructions and buildings and has most of the usual properties of glass: resistance to water and fire, hence its attractiveness for the construction of a building, stability and resistance. to compression. However, like any glass, it remains a fragile material which increases handling constraints during construction.

Cellular glass is an insulator of mineral origin, it is made from sand and recycled glass.

During its manufacture, it forms very small hermetic glass cells, which gives it its insulating properties, both thermal and acoustic.

• Thermal insulation

Cellular glass is a very effective thermal insulator which prevents thermal bridges and fights against heat loss. It has a thermal resistance indicator between 0.035 and 0.050 W / mk.

• Sound insulation

The hermetic glass cell structure of this insulation provides soundproofing. Cellular glass acts as an acoustic insulator by absorbing surrounding noise and vibrations.

• Fire resistance

Cellular glass is a class A1 non-combustible product. It therefore does not catch fire in the event of a fire and acts as a bulwark against the flames. It is therefore a real ally in the fire protection of buildings.

• Strength & durability

Cellular glass has a very good resistance to weight, it can support several tons without being deformed. It also has a long lifespan and maintains its insulating performance for up to 50 years.

• Moisture resistance

This insulating material is waterproof and incredibly resistant to moisture. It can therefore be used in humid environments without the risk of bacteria and mold developing. It also protects against the corrosion problems involved with moisture.

• Packaging

Cellular glass is quite rigid and can be found in plate, panel or block form.

• Insulation of Buildings

The incompressibility and resistance to humidity make cellular glass an insulator of choice for damp rooms: cellars, flat roofs and green roofs & facades.

• Roof insulation

Cellular glass is used in roof insulation by attics, it provides thermal and sound insulation in homes and commercial buildings. It is particularly suitable for flat roofs and green roofs which tend to retain moisture. Cellular glass can insulate damp roofs without adding a vapor barrier.

• Exterior and interior insulation of walls

Cellular glass can also be used as interior or exterior wall insulation. It acts as an energy barrier and prevents heat loss due to thermal bridges.

• Floor insulation

The incompressible properties of cellular glass make it an ideal insulator for floors. It blocks air transfers at floor level to maintain an optimal temperature.

• Insulation of HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning)
• Pipe and pipe insulation

The thermal, acoustic, moisture-resistant and non-combustible properties of cellular glass make it an insulator of choice for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

It is used to maintain the temperatures inside pipes of ice water, hot water but also gas (nitrogen, oxygen and ethylene).

• Insulation for industry and process

Cellular glass is an insulator particularly suited to industrial environments, thanks to its tightness, fire resistance and compressive strength, it is one of the safest insulators in the industry.

It is resistant to temperatures ranging from -265 ° C to + 430 ° C.

SMI offers cellular glass-based insulation from the Foamglas brand, the leader in cellular glass thermal insulation. We offer cellular glass shells, staves and elbows for HVAC system and gas pipes (nitrogen, ethylene, oxygen).

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