Just Right Inside
Whether plans call for a "man cave" or a preschoolers' paradise, rigid foam insulation from Dow can help turn a cold, damp basement into a dry, comfortable, usable room that can contribute to enhanced energy efficiency throughout the home.
In masonry construction, rigid foam insulation helps reduce all three forms of heat transmission (convection, radiation and conduction). The reflective air space formed in some furred systems adds R-value plus an open area for wiring if desired.
U.S.
| Project Specifications |
Recommended Dow Solutions |
- Insulate flat, even basement wall with drywall to finish
- Adhere insulation directly to concrete wall
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- Scored at 16" and 24" on center
- Easy to snap to convenient widths
- Square edge
- 3/4" -3" thicknesses
- 25 psi
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STYROFOAM™ Brand SCOREBOARD™ Insulation |
- Square edges on all four sides
- 3/4"-4" thicknesses
- Two board size options
- 25 psi
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STYROFOAM™ Brand Square Edge Insulation |
- Interlocking fit
- 3/4"-2" thicknesses
- Three board size options
- 25 psi
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STYROFOAM™ Brand Tongue and Groove Insulation |
- Slotted board edges accommodate nailing strip for ease of attachment
- 1-1/2", 2.0" thicknesses
- 15 psi
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STYROFOAM™ Brand WALLMATE™ Insulation |
- Three-ply poly/aluminum facers for exceptional strength and durability
- 1/2"-1" thicknesses
- Two board size options
- 25 psi
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Super TUFF-R™ Insulation |
- Radiant barrier-quality aluminum foil facers
- 1/2"-1" thicknesses
- Two board size options
- 25 psi
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TUFF-R™ Insulation |
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Enhanced Installation
Learn more about weatherization
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- Insulate uneven basement wall with drywall to finish
- Fasten insulation directly to stud framing
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- Scored at 16" and 24" on center
- Easy to snap to convenient widths
- Square edge
- 3/4" -3" thicknesses
- 25 psi
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STYROFOAM™ Brand SCOREBOARD™ Insulation |
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Enhanced Installation
Learn more about weatherization
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- Leave insulation exposed to the interior
- Insulate even, flat wall without drywall finish
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- Glass-fiber-reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core for improved fire resistance
- Aluminum foil facers
- 1/2"-2" thicknesses
- Three board size options
- 25 psi
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THERMAX™ Sheathing |
- White acrylic-coated aluminum facer on one side, aluminum facer on other
- Glass-fiber-reinforced foam core for improved fire performance
- Pressure-washable at 1000 psi
- Square edge and shiplap edge options
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THERMAX™ White Finish |
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Enhanced Installation
Learn more about weatherization
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- Insulate masonry wall in warm climate
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- Square edges on all four sides
- 3/4"-4" thicknesses
- Two board size options
- 25 psi
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STYROFOAM™ Brand Square Edge Insulation |
- Interlocking fit
- 3/4"-2" thicknesses
- Three board size options
- 25 psi
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STYROFOAM™ Brand Tongue and Groove Insulation |
- Three-ply poly/aluminum facers for exceptional strength and durability
- 1/2"-1" thicknesses
- Two board size options
- 25 psi
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Super TUFF-R™ Insulation |
- Glass-fiber-reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core for improved fire resistance
- Aluminum foil facers
- 1/2"-2" thicknesses
- Three board size options
- 25 psi
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THERMAX™ Sheathing |
- Radiant barrier-quality aluminum foil facers
- 1/2"-1" thicknesses
- Two board size options
- 25 psi
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TUFF-R™ Insulation |
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Enhanced Installation
Learn more about weatherization
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(1) Consult the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use.
Canada
| Project Specifications |
Recommended Dow Solutions |
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- Insulate flat, even basement wall with drywall to finish
- Adhere insulation directly to concrete wall
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- 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards
- 1/2"-1-1/2" (13 mm-38 mm) thicknesses
- Butt edge and shiplap edge options
- 16 psi (110 kPa)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand CLADMATE™ Insulation |
- Convenient larger 4' x 9' (1200 mm x 2700 mm) boards
- 1"-2" (25 mm-50 mm) thicknesses
- Shiplap edge
- 16 psi (110 kPa)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand CLADMATE™ XL Insulation |
- 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards
- 1"-4" thicknesses
- Butt edge and shiplap edge options
- 30 psi (210 kPa)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand SM Insulation |
- Slotted board edges accommodate nailing strip for ease of attachment
- 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards
- 1.5"-2.4" (38 mm-60 mm) thicknesses
- 16 psi (110 kPa)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand WALLMATE™ Insulation |
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Enhanced Installation
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- Insulate uneven basement wall with drywall to finish
- Fasten insulation directly to stud framing
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- 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards
- 1/2"-1-1/2" (13 mm-38 mm) thicknesses
- Butt edge and shiplap edge options
- 16 psi (110 kPa)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand CLADMATE™ Insulation |
(1) Consult the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use.
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