{"id":4212,"date":"2026-07-02T04:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foamitgroup.tempurl.host\/foamitfinland\/?post_type=application&#038;p=4212"},"modified":"2026-07-02T04:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:57:47","slug":"compensated-foundations","status":"publish","type":"application","link":"https:\/\/foamitgroup.fi\/en\/application\/compensated-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Compensated Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;A Strong Foundation Starts with Smart Solutions&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foamit foam glass enables compensated foundation solutions by reducing ground loads while providing insulation, drainage, and stable support for buildings and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/foamitgroup.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Foamit-Compensated-foundation-web.svg\" alt=\"Illustration of Foamit foam glass for compensated foundations\" class=\"wp-image-3404\" style=\"width:1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustration of Foamit foam glass for compensated foundations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightweight Materials for Compensated Foundations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compensated foundations are used to reduce the net load transferred to the ground by replacing heavy soil masses with lightweight materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its low density, Foamit foam glass is an effective solution for projects where settlement control and ground stability are critical. 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