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National Maritime Museum, London

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FOAMGLAS® T4+ (Slab)

Design Architects: C.F. Moller & Purcell Miller Tritton

Main Contractor: Bovis Lend Lease

Application: Compact Roof - Gallery Roof & Restaurant Terrace FOAMGLAS® S3 (Slab )

Finish: Pavers


FOAMGLAS® insulation was specified for the new gallery terrace and restaurant of the National Maritime Museum.

With limited height available upon the roof there was no space for a concrete screed to falls. Therefore, architects Purcell Miller Tritton needed a factory machined tapered insulation with a slope to shed water.

In addition, the limestone terrace paving must withstand the loads imposed by vehicles and so the insulation beneath had to withstand these dynamic loads without any compression.


FOAMGLAS® T4+ slab insulation was specified for the project due to these conditions. FOAMGLAS® does not move or deflect under loads, and is available factory machined with a tapered slope. Its thermal performance is reliable and permanent and it is guaranteed for the lifetime of the building.


The new roof of the gallery has paved areas, and green planting with hidden drain age and water supplies.

The restaurant terrace gives wonderful view of the World Heritage Site, Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory.


The gallery has some fascinating objects; including jewels which belonged to Sir Francis Drake, journals written by Captain Cook’s during his long voyages, and personal items that survived the sinking of HMS Titanic.


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