InSoFast panels install like tile. Bracing is not necessary to hold the panels in place until the adhesive cures.

Press into Place

The InSoFast panels are simply pressed into place against the concrete.

For contractor it will take about an hour to complete an 8 foot high 24 foot long section of wall. For a first-time do-it-yourselfer, it will take about an hour with helper to do the same thing.

The running bond pattern interlocks all the panels together and helps take out any inconsistencies in the concrete surface providing for a flatter more even wall surface.

Running Bond Pattern

The running bond pattern or staggered pattern is the best installation method for the InSoFast panels.

To maintain the running bond pattern around the corner, cut a panel to fit. Use the piece that was cut off to start the next wall. By following this method, waste is virtually eliminated.

Cutting the InSoFast panel does not require any protective clothing or face mask. There are no itchy fibers in the air.

Cutting the InSoFast Panel

Cutting the panels to length couldn't be easier! Just make one or two passes through the foam with a "snap-off" style utility knife.

Cuts through the InSoFast stud can easily be made with a hand saw. Contractors typically prefer to use a jig saw, saber saw or portable table saw.

Electrical boxes can be located anywhere on the InSoFast panels.

Cutting out for Outlet Boxes

Just press the outlet box against the foam to create a mark. Cut out the foam with a snap-off blade knife over cut the mark. Continue the cut out to the nearest horizontal or vertical chase.

The vertical chases are centered directly between the InSoFast studs and are indicated by a line on the front side of the panel. The horizontal chases are located at the top of each panel.

Single romex wiring can be pushed through the chase ways without the use of a fish tape.

Running Electrical Wiring

 Romex® type wiring is simple to install.  Individual runs can be pushed or slid through the horizontal or vertical chase ways up to 12’ from box to box or up into the floor system.

Flexible conduit can also be used.

Rigid metal conduit should be installed first so that the foam of the InSoFast panel can be trimmed out for the conduit.

Any type of outlet box can be used the the InSoFast panels.

Installing Outlet Boxes

Choose plastic, metal, or fiberglass electrical boxes. Install a 2-1/2" deep box, a 1 ½" deep box with a 1" mud ring or a 2" deep box with a 1/2" mud ring.

Secure plastic, metal, or fiberglass electrical boxes directly to the concrete wall with adhesive or a mechanical fastener.

Use a standard 2-1/2" deep box or a larger 1 ½" deep two gang box with a 1" mud ring or a 2" deep box with a 1/2" mud ring.

Mechanical fastening may be required if you have a surface that you cannot bond to.

Mechanical Fastening

At times mechanical fastening may be required. If the panels don't sit tightly to the wall at certain points, if the concrete surface is dirty, or if drywall is to be installed immediately, then mechanical fastening is required.

There are recessed attachment points on each stud face so the fastener head is flush with the face of the InSoFast stud. Use 2-3/4" minimum length Tapcon® screws or 3" Permagrip® concrete nails.

InSoFast studs are very strong. The copolymer plastic studs have the holding power equivalent of a commercial 20 gauge steel stud.

Installing Drywall

Attach drywall to the InSoFast 16” on center studs using standard drywall screws for wood.

Building Codes require a 15 minute thermal barrier over all foam products. Standard 1/2" drywall meets this requirement.

Attach the drywall to the attachment studs using standard course thread drywall screws.