Adding basement insulation to your Woodbury, Minnesota, home is more than a simple step to follow while finishing out your basement. For many homeowners, it’s also a code requirement. Choose InSoFast insulation panels for an affordable product that meets code requirements and welcomes homeowner installation.
Insulating a basement can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. InSoFast insulation panels make framing a non-issue, and they provide the strength of closed-cell foam insulation without the complexity of spray foam insulation.
Our insulation panels meet all present and future energy codes, and InSoFast insulation systems outperform panels with higher labeled R-values. You can get these panels by ordering them online or by visiting your local Menards store. Find Menards locations near Woodbury in nearby Cottage Grove, West St. Paul, and Oakdale, MN.
Reasons to Insulate Your Basement
Stable Temps and Lower Utility Costs
Basement areas lie below the surface level, so they’re naturally cooler than spaces above ground. Insulation doesn’t change that; you’ll need to heat the space. However, insulation will allow those climate control measures to work and will mitigate moisture, lowering utility costs and promoting durability.
InSoFast insulation panels provide a fast method of basement insulation. You will not need to purchase specialized tools or hire labor. All you’ll need are a utility knife, a saw, construction adhesive, a caulking gun, and canned spray foam insulation. Prepare for the project by watching a few of the videos that we have posted on our website.
Installation of InSoFast insulation panels employs interlocking notches along the edges of the panels. Each panel connects to the next naturally, with no gaps that allow thermal energy to escape.
Protect from Mold and Mildew Growth
Basements are humid places. The result of this humidity is frequent growth of mold and mildew, especially when insulation materials that absorb water are used. InSoFast insulation is non-porous and features moisture control channels that wick moisture away from the wall. Without water, mold and mildew can’t grow.
Product Lines of InSoFast Insulation
InSoFast UX 2.0 Panel
- 2” depth
- Rot-resistant, built-in frame
- R-value = 8.5
- Moisture control service channels
- Vertical and horizontal electric channels
- Lightweight and stackable panel design
InSoFast EXi 2.5 Panel
- 5” depth
- R-value = 10.5
- 20% more insulating than the UX panel
Whether you choose the base panel or the next level up, InSoFast insulation panels provide channels for running wiring either vertically or horizontally, and the foam can be resized to hold electric outlets with a simple utility knife.
The drainage channels featured in InSoFast insulation panels keep moisture and vapor from staying inside the wall cavity and causing mold, mildew, and other damage. Our systems are not waterproofing, so if you have seepage issues, make sure that you install waterproofing systems before using our products.
Interesting Options for Basements
- Playroom to corral the toys and noise of your kiddos
- Hangout space with pool table and games to keep your teens from rambling
- Theater room for a more realistic movie experience
- Home gym with ample space for all the cardio and strength training equipment you covet
- Wine storage to keep your collection in prime condition
- A separate apartment for aging parents, returning adult children, or a new income stream
InSoFast insulation panels work well as a convenient and cost-effective solution for basement insulation. Click here to buy InSoFast online at Menards and select the store you wish to pick it up at, whether it’s in Woodbury, Minnesota or another Menards location.
