Glavel · Insulation
Glavel Foamed Glass Aggregate
Glavel is a closed-cell foamed glass aggregate made from recycled glass. It combines lightweight fill and insulation in one material for subslab assemblies, lightweight fill applications and green roofs.
The manufacturer describes Glavel as non-flammable, non-toxic and resistant to water absorption, rot, mold, mildew and pests. Its compressive performance and low bulk density support applications where conventional fill would add unnecessary weight.
- Applications
- Subslab insulation, Lightweight fill, Green roof fill
- Properties
- Recycled glass, Closed-cell, Lightweight, Non-flammable
- Dry bulk density
- 9–10 lb/cu ft
- Moist bulk density
- 11–12 lb/cu ft
- Compressive strength
- 115–125 psi at 25% compaction
- R-value per inch
- 1.7
- Friction angle
- 42°
- Particle size
- 1–3 in
- Material
- Closed-cell foamed glass aggregate
Sustainability Details+
Made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, according to Glavel.
Manufactured using 100% renewable energy.
Glavel reports 55% lower embodied carbon than traditional foam assemblies.
