Foamix® and Foamix Ecotm
Foamix is a sustainable asphalt solution, distinguished by its utilisation of foamed asphalt in pavement construction. This innovative product is characterised by a high content of recycled asphalt, contributing to a significantly reduced carbon footprint during manufacturing. Foamix is designed to incorporate up to 92% recycled materials, ensuring a high level of environmental responsibility in its production and application.
Foamix Eco represents an evolution within the Foamix cold-lay asphalt solution, achieving carbon neutrality through the integration of carbon negative aggregates and biogenic binders. Using mobile plant on-site recycling, Foamix Eco reduces the associated vehicle movements and therefore the associated carbon footprint. Providing a truly sustainable approach to pavement solutions. This development is a testament to extensive research and collaboration across the supply chain, marking a significant step towards achieving net zero ambitions in infrastructure construction.
FOAMIX IN ACTION
WHY USE FOAMIX?
Choosing Foamix asphalt offers a practical and sustainable solution for modern construction needs, aligning with the growing emphasis on environmental responsibility and efficiency in the UK's infrastructure projects. Foamix stands out for its compliance with key industry standards, such as the Specification for Highways Works Clause 948 for Ex Situ Cold Recycled Bound Materials and BS 9228:2021, ensuring quality and reliability in every application. Its unique composition, which incorporates a high percentage of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), contributes to its longevity, reducing the likelihood of cracking due to ageing and offering superior bonding properties.
The cold manufacturing process of Foamix not only enhances safety by significantly reducing fumes, odour, and steam on-site but also eliminates material burn risks, improving visibility and overall working conditions for operatives. This process also allows for the asphalt to be trafficked immediately after laying, minimising public disruption and optimising construction schedules for a more efficient build process that maximises the value of taxpayers' money.
Foamix's environmental benefits are equally compelling, requiring less energy to produce than traditional hot mix asphalt, which results in a lower carbon footprint. On average, Foamix offers a carbon saving of over 45% compared to conventional asphalt. The introduction of Foamix Eco takes these benefits further by employing a unique production mix and onsite recycling techniques to deliver a carbon-neutral outcome across the initial stages of the building life cycle, thereby significantly reducing the total carbon footprint of infrastructure projects.
This thoughtful combination of quality, longevity, safety, minimal public disruption, and significant carbon reduction makes Foamix an intelligent choice for those looking to meet the demands of modern infrastructure development while upholding commitments to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Specification
FOAMIX
- Recycled Material: Comprised of 92% recycled material, enhancing sustainability.
- Cold Lay Technology: Manufactured cold, reducing on-site hazards like fumes and burns.
- Compliant Standards: Meets Specification for Highways Works Clause 948 and BS 9228:2021.
- Energy Efficient: Requires less energy to manufacture, offering a lower carbon footprint.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of uses from major roads to footpaths.
- Longevity: Not prone to ageing-related cracking, ensuring durability.
FOAMIX ECO
- Carbon Neutral: Achieves carbon neutrality across stages A1 - A3, with the potential to include stages A4 and A5 in the building life cycle.
- Innovative Mix: Utilises carbon-negative aggregates and biogenic binder.
- Onsite Recycling: Can be manufactured and laid onsite, minimising logistics and carbon footprint.
- No Specialist Labour: Laid in one lift up to 150mm thick using conventional equipment.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Projects are individually assessed to ensure carbon neutral outcomes.
| FOAMIX Grade | Minimum long term stiffness value | Asphalt Material | Stiffness |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 1900MPa | HRA/DBM 190 | 1900MPa |
| B2 | 2500MPa | DBM 125 | 2500MPa |
| B3 | 3100MPa | HRA 50 | 3100MPa |
| B4 | >4700MPa | DBM/HDM 50 | 4700MPa |
(Typical carriageway stiffness for example would be designed to be between 3100-4700MPa; Footways normally 1900MPa or less).
