Insulation can help reduce the heat loss from your structure. Insulation on the inside of the house is typically the most effective. If you do want to add insulation to the outside of your foundation we can help with one of our insulation options.
Insulation Boards Types:
Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Board
Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Boards comes in many differnt thicknesses and types. It is easy to install and adds various R-values based on thickness.
Fan-Fold Insulation / Protection Board
Most fan-fold boards are extruded polystyrene. Fan-Fold Insulation comes in smaller thicknesses and various types. It is easy to install and adds a little insluation value.
Warm-N-Dri Insulation / Protection / Drainage Board
Warm-N-Dri is a pressed fiberglass insulation / protection / drainage board that is used in conjunction with the Tuff-N-Dri Waterproofing System. Warm-N-Dri is avable in three thicknesses.
3/4 inch Warm-N-Dri – (R-3)
1 3/16 inch Warm-N-Dri – (R-5)
2 3/8 inch Warm-N-Dri – (R-10)
Insulation / Drainage Compare
Warm N Dri
Thermal Drain
DrainMat + EPS
Fanfold Board
R-Value
R-3 to R-15
R-3 to R-15
R-5 to R-20
R-1
Flow Rate Comparison
Low Flow (Sand)
Low – Mid (Sand)
Highest (Gravel)
None
Eliminate Hydrostatic Pressure
Added Warranty
Resistance to Backfill
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
Good
UV Stability
Poor
High
Good
Poor
When to Use
Thermal Break (Basement walls)
Thermal Breal (Basement) / Added protection
Commercial ? Custom Projects
Protection Course
Added Performance
Higher Tensile Strength (Waterproofing)
Higher R-Value
Low cost Protection
Got Foundation Leaks?
We can fix them! Even Active Leaks. Inside or Out. Cracks, Ties, Honeycomb, Etc.
