Foamit foam glass aggregate is an ultra-lightweight, frost-insulating, and highly drainable material that replaces heavy gravel in demanding infrastructure projects. Manufactured locally from recycled glass, it saves virgin natural resources and substantially lowers the carbon footprint of public works and civil engineering developments.
Key benefits for infrastructure projects
Foamit offers major logistical, structural, and financial advantages. Compared to traditional gravel, one shipment delivers seven times more volume of Foamit to the site, which drastically reduces heavy traffic and transport emissions. It simplifies operations because project teams can install it easily using standard worksite equipment, without requiring specialized tools.
Structurally, the aggregate is exceptionally light, with a density of only one-fifth of coarse sand aggregate, significantly reducing structural load on soft soils. Its high angle of repose ensures stable slopes without supporting embankments, preventing trench collapses during renovations or pipe repairs. This combination of speed and ease of installation allows infrastructure contractors to complete projects faster, cost-effectively, and free up committed capital for new initiatives.
Key applications
- Roads & street construction – Ideal for all traffic load sizes
- Yard construction & field structures
- Retaining walls & backfills – Minimizes lateral pressure on structures
- Underground utilities – Perfect for pipe infills and frost protection
- Groundwater areas – Fully safe to use; no corrosion or leaching of harmful chemicals
Circular economy
- 100% recycled raw material: Foam glass is manufactured locally using purified recycled glass streams (windscreens, flat glass, and packaging glass)
- Environmental impact: Diverts glass waste from landfills and completely replaces virgin natural resource
- Fully recyclable: At the end of its life cycle, Foam glass can be recycled again just like pure mineral materials