Finishing out a basement can provide a home with an impressive amount of usable square footage, and insulating the basement walls will play a role in this process. Ridding your basement of the chill and dampness that typically plagues basements will require quality insulation, and a do-it-yourself project will require insulation that is DIY-friendly. InSoFast insulation panels check every box.
As you consider the available insulation for your basement remodel, the R-value of your chosen insulation will be key to the decision. Since the R in R-value stands for resistance to energy loss, numbers rise along with the power of the insulation to stop loss of energy.
Insulation with a sufficient R-value will keep the warm air inside and the cold air outside where it belongs. InSoFast provides regulation-meeting R-values that also outperform competitors with similar R-values because of the way the insulation works.
In the typical fiberglass insulation/wood frame setup, each wood frame causes a thermal bridge. A thermal bridge is where energy is lost due to the break of insulation coverage. InSoFast insulation panels solve the thermal bridge problem entirely. The panels interconnect, creating a wall system where the studs are non-ferrous and embedded within the studs every 16” on center. You retain a frame without the thermal bridges for superior insulation performance.
Since our founding in 2006, InSoFast, LLC has focused on providing insulation systems that meet all existing and future energy regulations while maintaining a straightforward process of construction. The Expanded Polystyrene foam panels we make and ship throughout the country are simple enough for the novice to install but have high enough quality to merit use in any commercial construction endeavor.
Consider the InSoFast Insulation Panel Options
InSoFast insulation panels come in 24×48” panels. The base level panel, the UX 2.0 series, is 2” thick and provides an R-value of 8.5, but it outperforms competitors who claim R-values of 13. For a panel that meets energy regulations, present and future, this option works for most climates.
The next series in line is the EXi 2.5 insulation panel. Each of these InSoFast insulation panels is one-half inch thicker and 20% stronger than the UX 2.0 panels. These panels include interlocking, tongue and groove notches that allow them to connect in an airtight manner, bridging any slight irregularity along cement walls like those found in basements. InSoFast wall systems of these panels provide an R-value of 10, outperforming competitors with an R-value of 15.
Additional features provided by InSoFast insulation panels include:
- Rot-resistant built-in framing
- Moisture control channels
- Electrical raceways
- Simple, stackable design
- Non-bulky, lightweight panel
- Cost-effective price
- Easy installation by design
- Requires only 4 simple tools for application – a utility knife, saw of some sort, caulking gun loaded with Loctite PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive, and a can of spray foam insulation
One key point to remember is that InSoFast insulation panels do not qualify as waterproofing. If your basement requires such, you should remediate the problem before installing our products.
Insulating your basement walls faster, easier, and more effectively than with other products comes with InSoFast insulation panels. Give us a call at (888) 501-7899 or check out the many resources we offer on our website. Whether you want to insulate the ceilings, walls, floors, or have an exterior insulation project in mind, our products will work wonders!
