Dow supplies insulation for Olympic buildings

Styrofoam-A insulation from Dow Building Solutions is to be installed on building structures for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Roofmate SL-A and Floormate 500-A boards have already been installed on a major shopping centre and car park located next to the Olympic Park in East London.

Roofmate SL-A is also being added to several blocks in the Athletes' Village.

The London 2012 Main Press Centre is set to feature more Roofmate SL-A, and the product will form part of the Main Arena.

Styrofoam-A is proving popular with building designers looking for materials that help support energy efficiency targets.

The A-foam range, only made by Dow in the UK, is manufactured using technology that takes CO2 from industry and uses it as a blowing agent.

The resulting extruded polystyrene foam has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than five, meaning it helps support the Games' sustainability commitments.

All Styrofoam products offer lightweight yet robust performance, high strength and effective moisture resistance, making them suitable for below-ground and exposed rooftop insulation demands, or for areas where structural support is also required.

Jayne Law, UK and Ireland sales manager for Dow Building Solutions, commented: “With bids for blocks in the Village completed, roofing projects are full steam ahead”.

“The Athletes’ Village will be transformed into a residential community following the Games, ensuring a lasting legacy for Styrofoam that will benefit people beyond the Games”.

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