Have the heating bills for your home been steadily increasing? The most likely culprit is a failed insulation system, and the majority of the problem will likely be found within the basement of your Illinois home.
InSoFast insulation panels installed into your lower level will manifest in a dry, warm environment with healthier air and lower utility costs.
The basement space can be problematic because it is below ground. Moisture and cold creep in without a strong insulation solution, and conventional products are vulnerable to water damage and mold/mildew growth. Instead of choosing the fiberglass option, consider InSoFast insulation solutions.
Basement walls are concrete, and concrete is porous. Most insulation projects of basements must include a waterproofing system, and homeowners should not confuse InSoFast insulation panels with waterproofing.
Our system does provide a vapor barrier, but it does not waterproof the walls.
Before installing InSoFast insulation panels, or any other insulation, concrete should be waterproofed.
In addition to absorbing any residual water breakthrough, fiberglass insulation requires the construction of a wooden frame for support. This structure will take up valuable space and create thermal bridges, or breaks in insulation coverage, at every single stud location. These thermal bridges have a devastating effect on the performance of the insulation system.
A more effective insulation option is spray foam insulation, but this product is definitely not DIY friendly. The practical matter of hanging drywall will also require that you build a frame for support. All in all, this method will take up more money, space, and time when the same results are possible with a cost-effective, DIY-suitable solution: InSoFast insulation panels.
InSoFast insulation panels are made of non-porous, closed-cell EPS foam that we use injection-molding to create a precise, unique panel. Using these panels, builders create a wall system of gap-free insulation coverage, and the only tools required for installation include a utility knife, a saw, a caulk gun, construction adhesive, and expanding spray foam.
More Than Just Insulation – InSoFast Insulation Panels
Interior InSoFast insulation panels measure 2’x4’, weigh little, and stack one on top of the other. The standard foam unit includes embedded polypropylene studs that allow the wall of insulation to provide a built-in frame as well as continuous insulation coverage.
InSoFast 2.0 Flat Panel has a 2” depth and an R-8.5 insulating strength. The features found built into the panel include a rot-resistant frame, moisture control channels, service raceways, and an application-friendly design.
The next level of insulation is the 2.5 Flat Panel. It offers 20% more thermal protection due to the ½” thicker panel and the tighter connection among the panels. This system is better able to bridge any light unevenness along the wall while retaining the insulation wall’s true alignment. The R-10.5 energy efficiency of this panel outperforms R-15 fiberglass insulation.
When this system of insulation isn’t strong enough for your purposes, consider the InSoFast PLUS method. By enhancing a layer of InSoFast insulation panels with your choice of rigid foam board, you can create a cumulative insulation system with as high of an R-value as you need.
Ordering from InSoFast, LLC, is simple. You can get a full supply of basement insulation for your Illinois home online or by phone. Reach out to (888) 501-7899 for questions, orders, or other assistance, or find a plethora of resources, both video and written, on our website.
