Advantages of cellular glass insulation

Not all types of insulation are used in residential buildings. Some higher-tech, more expensive options are reserved primarily for business uses. Businesses that have special equipment, are difficult to insulate, or want excellent roof insulation should consider cellular glass insulation. FOAMGLAS insulation manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation is an example of what is available. This is the main company that manufactures insulation of this type.

The crushed glass is heated to high temperatures and the molten glass is mixed with a cellular agent and placed in molds. The mixture expands to fill the molds as it cools, forming the cellular glass insulation. The main products manufactured are blocks (either flat or conical) and insulating roofing sheets (also flat or conical, and coated on the outside with a combination of kraft paper and asphalt). However, since this type of insulation is used on all kinds of oddly shaped pipes and equipment, you can also get it in any size and shape you need.

There are a number of advantages to using cellular glass insulation. First of all, it is moisture resistant and floats. It is also naturally flame resistant so it can be used in very high temperatures without catching fire and can help prevent the spread of fire. It can also be effective in very cold temperatures, which is not the case with most types of insulation. You can use this insulation within a temperature range of -450 degrees F to 900 degrees F. The temperature range gives it an advantage over other insulations such as calcium silicate, mineral wool, and fiberglass, which can be used in slightly higher temperatures but not in cooler temperatures. Finally, it is very strong. When it comes to ceiling insulation, drywall is the only type with a higher compressive strength. However, cellular glass insulation is a better insulator.

There are many uses for this type of insulation, especially among businesses that need a type of insulation with its unique properties. In commercial buildings, it is used for fire-retardant building panels as well as green roof insulation. Other uses include specialized piping insulation operations such as cold water piping and equipment, cold process piping and equipment, ethylene plant piping and equipment, hot oil piping and equipment, LNG tank piping and bases, lines stainless steel hot water and underground steam distribution.

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