All types of rigid foam insulation aren’t equal. InSoFast insulation panels will meet all of your needs without extending beyond your budget or skill level. As a good steward of your household budget, it’s always best to consider all of the options.
InSoFast insulation panels provide the ideal balance of convenience, affordability, and effectiveness. We produce our panels in the US at our factories in Idaho, Massachusetts, and Minnesota, and we’ll ship them directly to project sites throughout the Lower 48 without surcharge.
Our panels might be the best, but they aren’t the only rigid foam insulation on the market.
Consider the three types of rigid foam insulation: Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso, ISO), and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).
Identify a rigid foam board made of Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) by its color, either blue, green, or pink. This type of rigid foam has a medium degree of thermal efficiency and is usually used within walls or subground.
Panels of XPS insulation generally come in 4’x8’ panels that are an inch thick and R-5 strength. The panels can have variable degrees of semi-permeability, facings, and strengths, so they’re generally considered vapor retarders rather than vapor barriers.
XPS insulation is moisture absorbent, so the insulation can lose its strength and promote mold and mildew growth over time.
Another type of rigid foam insulation is Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso, ISO). This foam insulation is usually used in roof areas and requires facings since it originates as a liquid.
The insulation that provides the most diversity of potential uses is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). From roofs to walls, basements, floors, garages, and even exteriors, EPS insulation can be used in a great many applications. These insulation panels provide the greatest strength versus cost.
EPS insulation can also be treated with insect-resistant products and is non-absorbent. Furthermore, the R-value will not be diminished over time because the material is chemically and physically stable.
InSoFast insulation panels fall into the EPS insulation category. We use closed-cell, non-porous EPS insulation and use injection-molding to design a precise panel. The 2’x4’ panels are either 2” or 2 ½” thick and have interlocking alignment edges to facilitate true and straight alignment and convenient installation.
The panels also feature:
- Rot-resistant framing
- Moisture control channels
- Service channels for wiring
- Lightweight, stackable, and convenient design
The two interior panels produced by InSoFast, LLC, include the 2.0 Flat Panel and the 2.5 Flat Panel. These panels have an R-8.5 and an R-10.5 thermal efficiency respectively, but they outperform competing insulation labeled as R-13 and R-15.
The built-in framing is one element that makes InSoFast insulation systems stand out. Replacing the traditional wooden frame, our systems include built-in polypropylene studs every 16” on center. Since they remain within the insulation, and the panels fit so closely, the continuous insulation isn’t lessened by thermal bridging.
The versatility of our products extends beyond even other EPS rigid foam insulation products. No tape is required; you only need a caulk gun, a utility knife, a saw, and canned expanding foam for the application process.
Of all the types of rigid foam insulation, InSoFast insulation panels provide the most versatile features and applications. If you’d care to order a sample or a full supply, contact us online or give us a call at (888) 501-7899.
