Case Studies

Vermont’s Exit 17 Bridge replacement used 12,500 cubic yards of foamed glass aggregate to build bridge approaches over deep clay soils, eliminating the need for costly excavation while preventing long-term settlement in the I-89 corridor.

OnLogic’s 150,000 sq ft headquarters achieved 87% embodied carbon reduction by replacing traditional foam insulation with foamed glass aggregate in their subslab assembly.

A historic bridge through the Adirondack Park near Raquette Lake needed a 12 foot grade change over a sensitive marshland. Foamed glass aggregate delivered a lightweight solution that protected the nearby landscape and eliminated the need for driving piles.

Aging infrastructure and compressible marine clay soils beneath I-295 outside of Portland, Maine required a lightweight fill solution that reduced settlement while also maintaining the compressive strength needed to support traffic loads.

Capital One’s 11th-story Skypark in Tysons Corner, Virginia used 2,200 cubic yards of foamed glass aggregate to support 4 acres of landscaping, hardscapes, and amenities while meeting strict fire safety requirements and structural load limits.

The Herb Chambers Toyota dealership in Medford, Massachusetts used 5,700 cubic yards of foamed glass aggregate as lightweight fill to replace 8 feet of marshy soil and foundation debris, creating a stable base for a 3-story inventory garage.

The Bishop Passive House in San Luis Obispo used 85 cubic yards of foamed glass aggregate as subslab insulation to achieve Passive House certification and an 85% reduction in energy use without relying on petrochemical foam products.

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps transformed a 120 year old cattle barn into an office and dormitory space, which required insulation and renovations to a historic Vermont barn. Foamed Glass Aggregate was a green building solution that aligned with sustainability and performance standards.

The embankment below Dewey Avenue in West Rutland, Vermont collapsed under the weight of traditional fill and live loads from traffic. Foamed glass aggregate was used as a lightweight fill solution to alleviate the structural requirements along the embankment.