Insulating a Garage Workshop
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Have you considered converting your detached garage into a cozy and comfortable living space? InSoFast EPS foam insulation panels are ideal for DIY projects. We offer some tips below to get you started.
InSoFast Insulation Panels
Suitable for insulating interior garage walls, floors and ceilings, InSoFast UX 2.0 Panels are 2-inch-thick panels with a flat surface that exposes the face of the embedded studs. The EPS body is manufactured with a fire-retardant additive and serves as a Class III vapor barrier.
With a continuous R-value of 8.5, rot-resistant framing, drainage channels, electrical raceways, and a simple, stackable interlocking design, it is a very cost-effective insulation solution. For a higher R-value, the EXi 2.5 Panel, at 2 ½-inches thick, has a continuous R-value of 10 and provides 20% more insulation than the UX panel.
Drywall, cement board, tile base, or wood siding can be installed over InSoFast panels in the same way it’s installed over traditional wood framing. Simply attach the product with all-purpose drywall screws or whatever the cement board manufacturer recommends.
Insulating A Garage Floor
When insulating the garage floor, there are four basic methods you can use:
- Floating: The simplest, quickest installation involves placing the panels directly on the concrete floor without any adhesive. It will make carpeted, laminate, and wood floors feel softer and more comfortable.
- Glued down: Bond the panels in place with a 3/8” bead of PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive along the dove-tailed ribbing of each stud. This method can be used for carpet, laminate and wood floors.
- Screwed down: For any type of flooring, InSoFast panels can be attached to the concrete floor by installing concrete screws through the studs.
- Fully adhered: If you plan to install a tile floor, set the InSoFast panels in a bed of thin-set tile adhesive to create a solid base that eliminates movement.
Garage Conversion Ideas
Adding on to your home can be expensive. With a little effort and imagination, there are better things you could do with your garage than using it to store junk.
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- Cozy guest house
- Children’s playroom
- Man cave
- Home gym
- Home office
- Art Studio
- Home theater
The InSoFast website has lots of valuable resources for do-it-yourselfers. If you have (or plan to install) plumbing in your garage, check out our article on “Working with Plumbing.” Refer to “Imperfect Ceiling Heights” if you have to deal with uneven ceiling heights. And be sure to read “Electrical Integration” for tips on wiring and adding new electrical boxes.
InSoFast insulation panels are ideal for DIY garage insulation. Call us today at (888) 501-7899 for more tips or contact us online for more information about our products. We offer shipping, and our panels are designed for do-it-yourself simplicity.
