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FOAMGLAS® Insulation Solves Prudential Plaza's Need for Positive Drainage and Compressive Strength
While creative architecture makes the complex attractive, Prudential Plaza in Chicago faces a more practical challenge when it comes to insulating the buildings' two roofing systems. Twenty tons of paver system sit on top of both roofing systems, compelling the specification of an insulation with high compressive strength. In addition, each building undergoes regular maintenance activities in which people and equipment can cause physical damage to the insulation system. The insulation challenge was solved with FOAMGLAS
® cellular glass insulation. FOAMGLAS
® Insulation is noted for its long life as well as its high compressive strength and imperviousness to moisture. These qualities made FOAMGLAS
® Insulation the best choice for the Prudential Plaza buildings.
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