10 Reasons why InSoFast is used on the Exterior
1. Continuous Insulation
- Insulated studs with no thermal short circuit
- No voids in insulation due to improper installation, unlike fiberglass which requires precise installation for good performance
- Increased thermal performance of the building envelope
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2. Solid Surface Attachment
- Full width attachment studs are located 16" o.c.
- The studs at the surface eliminates the "hit or miss" method of screw attachment, unlike trying to screw long fasteners through several inches of foam to studs underneath
- Attachment studs transfer the pullout and shear stresses directly to the substrate
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3. Simplicity
- 3 in 1 panel does framing, insulation, and rain screen technology all in one easy step
- Tongue and groove edges speed up installation
- Alignment notches ensure correct panel location
- Two easy installation options: adhesive or nails/screws
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4. Rain Screen Technology
- Easy, quick drying drainage system
- Drain & Dry Channels handle bulk water
- Tongue and Groove edges keep water out
- Doesn't rely on taped seams to keep water out
- Provides an extra layer of cladding from the elements
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5. Installs over most any Surface
- Siding
- Stucco
- CMU Masonry
- Brick exteriors
- Poured Concrete
- Wood or Steel framed construction
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6. Faster Installation
- Installation rate: 300 - 400 SF/HR
- Three steps in one panel means fewer ups and downs on the scaffolding or ladders
- Easy to handle 4' x 2' panels reduce waste and make cutting around openings easier than large sheets of foam
- InSoFast panels are easy to cut
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7.Compatible with most Exterior Claddings
- Stucco
- Vinyl Siding
- Wood Siding
- Cement Board Siding
- Steel or Aluminum Siding
- Brick and Stone Veneers
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8. Weather Resistive Barrier with Smooth Surface
- Complete one step Weather Resistive Barrier
- Surface is flashed to keep water from migrating to the substrate
- Easier and more effective than long rolls of house wrap
- Surface is not breached by hundreds of staple holes
- Taping of the seams is not required
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9. Will not Rot, Twist, Warp, or Decay
- Unlike wood products, InSoFast panels with not rot, twist, warp, or decay
- Closed-cell foam works like Gortex fabric, which allows moisture vapors to transfer through the foam panel while keeping liquid moisture away from the structure
- InSoFast foam panel and studs are mold resistant
- Like a foam cup, InSoFast's closed-cell foam will not soak up or absorb liquid water
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10. 40% Recycled Content
- The InSoFast panel is environmentally responsible with a 40% recycled post-consumer waste
- The panel and studs are fully recyclable
- InSoFast is a solid insulation that will not diminish in thermal performance and will be there for generations to come
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Link to Exterior Usage Video