Project Overview

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps’ (VYCC) East Monitor Barn is undergoing a significant renovation to become the organization’s primary office space. This project was headed by Building Heritage, a Huntington, Vermont-based historic preservation and building restoration company. The renovation will allow VYCC to expand their programming and to continue making contributions to the next generation of Vermont construction professionals.

Design Challenges

The East Monitor Barn was built in 1901. The original space had an uninsulated slab due to its use as a cattle barn. As a new office space, the renovated barn required updated utilities and insulation that aligned with VYCC’s mission.

Glavel as a Solution

Foam glass gravel was specified as the subslab insulation for the renovation. The existing concrete slabs were recycled at a nearby facility to be repurposed as a subbase. Glavel was installed at a depth of 12” to achieve R20 insulation. This project required 285 cubic yards of Glavel, which was installed over the course of 3 days by a team of 2 installers.