Finishing a basement requires a different approach than when finishing above-ground rooms, but it doesn’t have to be more complex or difficult. With InSoFast interior insulation for your basement wall project, the R value, moisture control features, and continuous quality insulation coverage will work to improve the outcome while reducing the difficulty level to DIY-accessible.
With InSoFast insulation product lines, you can easily add insulation to the interior, exterior, or both. Our panels create continuous systems of insulation that offer effective stabilization of temperatures and mitigation of humidity and moisture. The solutions we provide are usually enough protection for basement finishing projects, but they are not waterproofing solutions. You should definitely establish whether you require such.
Basements as a Haven for Mold Development
Basements offer an ideal location for mold to grow. All that is necessary for mold to grow is moisture, oxygen, and organic material. Within basements, the concrete walls act as sponges that soak up water and create a veritable breeding ground for mold. Without mitigation, mold will result in structural damage and respiratory health-hazards. By controlling moisture with InSoFast insulation panels, you’ll prevent damaging mold growth, which saves you money and protects your family’s health.
When you limit the humidity within your home, you also make your home less welcoming to pests like roaches, dust mites, spiders, and rats. InSoFast EPS foam doesn’t allow moisture to permeate the boundary, and the panels include moisture control channels for further moisture mitigation. What’s more, the panels are made from inorganic physically and chemically stable material that won’t provide a diet for pests to facilitate an infestation.
The Problem with Traditional Basement Insulation Plans
The conventional method of insulation involves fiberglass batt insulation installed within a wood frame. Not only is this method usually beyond the scope of the everyday homeowner, it also absorbs water and allows mold to grow. Over time, the fiberglass will also settle and become less effective. InSoFast insulation panels won’t absorb water nor will they deteriorate as the years pass.
One of the most effective insulation options is to apply spray foam insulation. It’s applied straight onto the concrete walls and has a high R-value. The problem with this insulation process is that the installed insulation might shrink over time, it costs quite a bit, and the process is messy and requires professional intervention.
InSoFast Insulation Panels Are the Right Bet
InSoFast interior insulation comes in two product lines. They differ in effectiveness and features, but both meet all energy regulations, present and future.
InSoFast UX 2.0 panels are 2” thick and provide an R-value of 8.5. They have a flat surface with visible embedded studs along the flat side. The panels are made of EPS foam and include a fire-resistant ingredient while also serving as a Class III vapor barrier when constructed.
The EXi 2.5 product line is one-half inch thicker and 20% stronger, so it’s an excellent option when the R-value needs to pack more of a punch than the base level insulation. The R-value of this product is 10, but it outperforms competition with R-values of 15.
InSoFast insulation panels provide superior insulation for interior basement walls. The interlocking panels create continuous insulation coverage that outperforms competition with higher labeled R-values. Dial (888) 501-7899 or navigate to insofast.com to find out how InSoFast insulation will make your project easy and lasting.
