If you’ve just realized just how much room is available in your unfinished basement and are wondering exactly how to finish it, read on to discover how InSoFast insulation panels will make the project do-it-yourself friendly.
Prepare Your Basement
The first thing you’ll need to do as you plan for a basement finishing project is to clear out the space – completely. Once it’s cleared out, check for moisture to establish whether you’ll need to waterproof. While InSoFast insulation panels include moisture drainage channels and inhibit water permeation, they don’t qualify as a full waterproofing solution if you happen to have an active leak.
Insulate Thoroughly
Finishing a basement demands strong and thorough insulation. InSoFast insulation panels allow you to start with bare concrete and apply strong insulation directly onto the surface. Further, the embedded studs and built-in electric raceways make framing and wiring ridiculously easy.
Applying our insulation is simple. The panels are lightweight and stack like Legos. The only tools you’ll need are a saw of some sort to cut through the non-ferrous studs, a utility knife for cuts through the EPS foam, a caulking gun and construction adhesive for application, and a can of spray foam insulation for sealing any small gaps and the edges.
In addition to walls, InSoFast insulation panels even facilitate the insulation of floors and ceilings. You won’t have a damp or chilly guest or rec room. You’ll have a cozy, quiet room to use for any purpose when you’re done!
Apply Framing and Drywall
Conventional framing used in construction serves to hold drywall, provide support, and create spaces for installing batt-style insulation. The conventional frame will take time to build, consume limited space, create thermal bridges where heated or cooled air is lost, and potentially rot or become fodder for termites.
InSoFast insulation panels resolve all of these problems. Each panel includes embedded studs every 16 inches on center. These studs provide purchase for drywall and can hold up to 250 pounds each while preventing energy loss.
Basement Appropriate Insulation as InSoFast Insulation Panels
InSoFast insulation panels for a basement remodel come in two styles: the UX 2.0 and the EXi 2.5. The UX 2.0 insulation panel provides an R-value of 8.5, outperforming traditional insulation that has an R-value of 13. The EXi 2.5 panel is one-half inch thicker with an R-value of 10, outperforming batt walls of R-15. These panels are 24×48 inches and interlock together.
The Expanded Polystyrene foam incorporates a fire-resistant additive and functions as a Class III vapor barrier. When these panels work together as a system, the result is an airtight unit of continuous insulation.
Homeowners looking for information and inspiration about how to finish a basement space should check out the InSoFast website! We offer a ton of videos, articles, and how-tos to help you create a plan and put it in motion. Order a sample package to witness the advantages of InSoFast insulation panels. Our number is (888) 501-7899, and we’re ready to help in any way we can!
