InSoFast patented and patent-pending EPS insulation panels are the best, most cost-effective DIY solution for interior basement walls and create a solid surface that supports drywall and paneling.
InSoFast, LLC, established in 2006, develops energy efficient building systems that exceed present and future energy codes, outperform the competition, and simplify construction processes.
Basement Insulation: What NOT to Choose
Although popular, inexpensive and readily available, fiberglass is not a good choice for insulating a basement. It is a notoriously tricky and complicated process and is not a DIY kind of job.
Fiberglass insulation works like a sponge and is a recipe for mold, rot and poor indoor air quality. Using vapor barriers is not good building practice either. If the wall happens to get wet for any reason, the vapor barrier will prevent it from drying.
Spray foam can be sprayed directly onto the concrete wall (block, stone or masonry) to lock out moisture and create a great vapor barrier, but this is usually the most expensive method of basement insulation. Spray foam insulation also takes longer to install and can be a very messy affair.
The most attractive and cost-effective alternative to spray foam is to insulate your basement interior with closed-cell, injection-molded EPS foam panels from InSoFast! It can easily be done by do-it-yourselfers with a minimum of tools and supplies.
About InSoFast Insulation Panels
InSoFast’s UX 2.0 Panel comes in 2-foot x 4-foot interlocking panels that are 2-inches thick and have a flat surface that exposes the face of the embedded studs. With a continuous R-value of 8.5, rot-resistant framing, drainage channels, electrical raceways, and a simple, stackable interlocking design, this panel is exceptionally cost-effective for base-level code requirements.
For a higher R-value, the EXi 2.5 Panel, at 2 ½-inches thick, has a continuous R-value of 10 and provides 20% more insulation than our UX panels. The injection-molded panels can be applied universally to any interior or exterior wall assembly in both new and retrofit construction projects.
InSoFast panels qualify as continuous insulation (CI) because the integrated, non-conductive polypropylene studs are encapsulated by the insulating material, eliminating the potential for thermal bridging to occur. The interlocking grooves also create a tight seal at the intersection of each panel.
Our panels maintain a constant R-value when exposed to moisture and will shed liquid water due to the engineered moisture control channels built into the panel.
The tongue-and-groove connections within InSoFast panels allow them to be installed with no gaps, and alignment notches make installation virtually foolproof. Most installations can be completed with a utility knife, glue and a caulk gun.
As you plan your basement remodeling, we encourage you to read our articles, “What to Know About Basement Insulation,” and “Preparing Your Basement for Insulation,” and take a look at the informative videos and resources on the InSoFast website.
Call InSoFast today at (888) 501-7899 to learn more about our continuous insulation for interior basement walls and other insulation projects. InSoFast panels are manufactured and shipped free of charge to project sites across the country from our manufacturing facilities in Idaho, Massachusetts and Minnesota.
