Are you weary of high utility bills? Do you avoid spending time in your home’s cold and unpleasant basement? Basement insulation for your Milwaukee, Wisconsin home can promote a dry, usable space and greater energy efficiency when you choose InSoFast insulation panels.
Since 2006 when InSoFast, LLC, began, we’ve produced engineered insulation panels that meet all existing and future energy regulations. Systems made from our panels perform better than competing insulation products with higher R-values and are noted for the ease with which they’re installed.
Residents of Milwaukee who’d like to buy our products in a physical store should visit their local Menards. You’ll find a location on Miller Park Way in West Milwaukee, on 108th Street in West Allis, on Speedway Drive in Franklin, and on 27th Street in Oak Creek.
The Pitfalls of Basement Insulation
When adding insulation to a basement, you might automatically choose the old-school fiberglass insulation. The problem with this choice is readily seen if you consider long-term effectiveness. If exposed to water, which is a particular danger for basements, this insulation will absorb the water, lose effectiveness, and become fertile ground for the growth of mold and mildew. This insulation product also requires a wooden frame, and these studs create thermal bridges and a susceptibility to rot and degradation.
High-quality spray foam insulation can be directly applied to the concrete walls of your basement. This application might seem miraculous, but without appropriate waterproofing, the dampness will lead the spray foam to deteriorate as time goes by. The product is also quite expensive to apply!
For the best balance of quality, cost, and easy installation, choose InSoFast insulation panels. As the name implies, our products don’t require special skill or expensive tools for installation. Furthermore, these panels are made of closed-cell, non-porous EPS foam that we use injection-molding to create a particular design. This design fits together tightly for surefire, straightforward application.
A Closer Look at InSoFast Basement Insulation
For basement insulation, InSoFast insulation comes in two appropriate products: the UX 2.0 and the EXi 2.5 insulation panels.
Base level coverage from the UX 2.0 panel is sufficient for most climates. The panels are 2’x4’ with a 2” thickness and an R-8.5 resistance to thermal energy loss.
The other panel is 20% stronger. The EXi 2.5 insulation panel is .5” thicker and produces an R-10.5 energy efficiency. These panels fit into a tighter system due both to the deeper embedded studs as well as the tongue-and-groove alignment notches.
All of the panels provide:
- Rot-resistant framing
- Moisture control channels
- Service raceways
- Lightweight panel design
- Stackable panels
- Cost-effective pricing
- Easy installation with beginner-level skill required
Waterproofing Required
Regardless of the type of insulation you choose for your basement, if you have issues with water intrusion, you must install an appropriate waterproofing system.
While InSoFast insulation panels are non-porous and direct water away from the wall, they are not a sufficient replacement for waterproofing.
Finding InSoFast Insulation Panels
Made in the USA at our factories in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Idaho, InSoFast insulation panels ship directly to project sites throughout the Lower 48 for free. You can order online or via phone at (888) 396-9677. With a supply of panels, a caulking gun, a supply of construction adhesive, a utility knife, and a saw of some kind, you’ll be set to add insulation to your basement.
Click here to buy InSoFast online at Menards and select the store you wish to pick it up at, whether it’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or another Menards location.
