Drywall Alternatives
Basically InSoFast is insulation and framing so there are very few limits to what you can use to cover and finish your project. If you can attach it to wood or steel framing you can attach it to InSoFast. Have fun and send us pictures.
Important: InSoFast panels are manufactured using a flame retardant foam and are classified as rigid foam plastic insulation. They fall into the same class as pink, blue and yellow insulation boards which are required by code to be covered by ½” drywall or any other approved 15-minute thermal barrier (IBC 2603.4). If choosing an alternative to drywall it is important to check with your local building code official to make sure it meets your local requirements.
There are numerous types of finishes that are designed for or can applied in moist basement environments. The following is a short list of examples and links to more information.
- Hardie Panels are decorative fiber cement boards that come in a variety of colors and textures.
- Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Board, a technologically advanced board with several superior features including mold-resistance and waterproofing.
- DensArmor Fiberglass Panels, a high performance gypsum panel wrapped in fiberglass for exceptional mold-resistance.
- Southern Wood Specialities offers kiln dried rough cut yellow pine ideal for rustic great rooms, “man caves”, game rooms, and cabins.
Nail Guns
Nail guns work well into the InSoFast stud. Always test your settings into scrap finish material and the stud before beginning on your wall. The stud is made of plastic make sure it is 55 degrees or above so not to crack the plastic when setting the nails.
This picture demonstrates the variety of fasteners that will work with the stud and not crack or split for a secure and positive attachment for the finishes.
There are numerous types of finishes that are designed for or can applied in moist basement environments. The following is a short list of examples and links to more information.
- Hardie Panels are decorative fiber cement boards that come in a variety of colors and textures.
- Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Board, a technologically advanced board with several superior features including mold-resistance and waterproofing.
- DensArmor Fiberglass Panels, a high performance gypsum panel wrapped in fiberglass for exceptional mold-resistance.
- Southern Wood Specialities offers kiln dried rough cut yellow pine ideal for rustic great rooms, “man caves”, game rooms, and cabins.
