Insulating the basement of your home is a great option for homeowners who want to make the most of every single square inch of space. Since basements are notoriously damp and cold, homeowners ought to consider various basement options and choose the best one. InSoFast patented and patent-pending Expanded Polystyrene Foam panels fit the bill by being highly effective and affordable.
Founded in 2006, InSoFast, LLC provides insulation wall systems that go beyond current and future energy regulations while outperforming competitors and making your entire construction process simpler.
Other Basement Insulation Options
While commonly used and inexpensive, fiberglass insulation is not the ideal choice for your basement insulation. It isn’t great for do-it-yourself levels of expertise, and the material will quickly cause mold to develop.
The fiberglass insulation will absorb the moisture that is rampant in basements, resulting in mildew and allergies. Applying a vapor barrier to this insulation is also hazardous because it will keep the moisture inside the wall, promoting mold growth even further.
Spray foam insulation is another alternative for insulation. It can be applied directly to concrete walls of basements and will act as a powerful moisture barrier. However, this option is often quite expensive, time consuming, and a messy process.
The easiest and most affordable option is to use closed-cell, injection-molded EPS foam panels made and sold by InSoFast. This method works well and is so easy to install that just about any beginner can do it with minimum help or tools.
Special Features of InSoFast Insulation Panels
For a base level insulation panel that will perform as needed, look to InSoFast UX 2.0. These panels are 24×48 inches with a thickness of 2 inches. The flat surface will display the face of the embedded studs. Other features of this panel include an R-8.5 insulating power, drainage channels, electric raceways, and a rot-resistant frame. The panel has a simple, stackable design that interlocks together for a quickly installed, highly effective result.
InSoFast EXi 2.5 panels offer 20% higher insulation power. The panels are ½ inch thicker and fit tighter together even over the irregularities commonly found on basement walls. The R-value of 10 outperforms competition that claims an R-15 insulation power.
Continuous insulation like that supplied by InSoFast panels works because the embedded, non-ferrous studs are fully within the foam, and the panels fit tightly together. No thermal loss will occur because of the airtight connections. Through the continuous insulation, the panels outperform other insulation with a comparable R-value because the gaps in coverage in those options don’t occur with InSoFast insulation systems.
The mechanism for this airtight connection is the tongue-and-groove connections found on InSoFast insulation panels. The alignment notches make incorrect installation an impossibility. In fact, you’ll find that installation will require only a utility knife, a saw, a caulking gun, and Loctite PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive.
If you’re thinking of finishing out your basement with insulation, you should definitely consider InSoFast insulation panels as the best of all the basement insulation options. You can reach the customer service team here at InSoFast by calling (888) 501-7899. We’re happy to share inspiration, assistance, and answers to any questions you might have. You can order online or via phone, and we’ll ship free of charge within the contiguous US from one of our sites in Massachusetts, Minnesota, South Dakota, or Idaho.
