20.09.2021
By Glenn

7 reasons to use Foamrox elements in your next road and tunnel project

With an innovative material consisting mostly of recycled glass, Foamrox products can boast of being environmentally friendly, sustainable, and contributing to the circular economy. When you also consider a weight of 10% of concrete and a material with high fire resistance, this becomes a truly unique product for tunnel projects.

We have already delivered our fireproof solutions to over 50 current road and tunnel projects with positive feedback from both contractors and clients.

Below we give you 7 good reasons to use the lightweight Foamrox solutions in your next project.

Lightweight elements can replace concrete
Foamrox elements are lightweight and can be installed manually

1. Fireproof solution

The main component of our products is foam glass, a material made from 100% recycled glass, with an outer coating that replaces concrete in non-load-bearing structures. All our products are delivered with EI60 certification.

2. Environmentally friendly

It has already been mentioned that the material used to produce Foamrox elements is made from recycled glass, making Foamrox material an eco-friendly choice that more than halves CO2 emissions during production, transport, and installation. Given the government's future goal of zero emissions, Foamrox is a material that contributes to this goal.

3. Save time

Installation time is exceptionally fast compared to traditional solutions used in tunnels today. We are talking about installation times of days, not weeks or months, and the rapid assembly not only saves you time but can also be an economically viable solution. Read about how a technical building was assembled in just two days or watch a time-lapse video of a technical building being installed in a tunnel.

4. Good HSE

HSE is an important element in the workplace. With Foamrox's lightweight prefabricated elements, the installer can install the product using manual methods without the use of heavy machinery.

5. Flexible installation point

All Foamrox solutions are prefabricated elements that can be 100% customized with flexible installation. They can be installed early or late in the project, as the products are delivered as flat-packed elements.

Emergency sluice in Foamrox elements

6. No curing time

Once the products are installed, there is no waiting time for the drying of elements, for example. The next phase can start immediately, giving electricians, for instance, access to begin their work without delays.

7. Insulating and frost-proof

Foamrox products provide the customer with a complete solution for frost protection. Because our elements mainly consist of foam glass, which is an insulation material, there is no need to use extra insulating layers or other types of frost protection. It can also be mentioned that the product is water- and vapor-proof. Our products give you everything in one.

Want to discuss your project with us? Feel free to call us at 37 40 06 60 for more information or visit our showroom to see products in full scale.

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