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
Cutout Stud

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
Stud and Screw

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

Vinyl Siding

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

Drainage

5. Installs over most any Surface

  • Siding
  • Stucco
  • CMU Masonry
  • Brick exteriors
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood or Steel framed construction

Straight Wall

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
Exterior

7.Compatible with most Exterior Claddings

  • Stucco
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board Siding
  • Steel or Aluminum Siding
  • Brick and Stone Veneers
Electrical

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
Exterior

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
Mold

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
Recycle

Link to Exterior Usage Video