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Below Grade Applications

Below Grade Applications

Below Grade Applications

Product catalog summary
Overview
Insulfoam offers below-grade insulation solutions under the InsulFoam® and R-Tech® brands, known for their energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. These products are 100% recyclable, made from post-consumer and post-industrial materials, and contribute to LEED® certification. They are free from harmful chemicals and support long-term energy conservation.

R-Tech® Below Grade
R-Tech Below Grade (BG) is a cost-effective insulation solution installed over the primary waterproofing system of a foundation. It reduces freeze/thaw cycles, prevents air leaks, and stabilizes building temperatures. R-Tech BG features a closed-cell EPS core with polymeric facers, offering superior R-values, water resistance, and compressive strength. It is available in various sizes and densities.

InsulFoam® Drainage Board
InsulFoam Drainage Board (DB) combines insulation with water drainage capabilities. It features rigid EPS with a filtration facer that protects drainage channels from dirt and sediment, effectively directing water away from the building. InsulFoam DB is available in different thicknesses and has a drainage capacity of 5 gallons/min./ft².

R-Tech Under Slab
R-Tech Under Slab is designed for insulating concrete floor slabs. It offers a range of thicknesses and densities, with compressive strengths from 1,440 to 8,460 pounds per square foot. Suitable for various applications, including radiant-heated floors, it provides versatility for challenging projects.

R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board
R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board features an EPS core with a polymeric facer, providing stability, strength, and water resistance. It protects foundation waterproofing systems during backfill operations and minimizes water and freeze/thaw effects. Available in various thicknesses, it is lightweight and easy to handle.

Advantages of R-Tech and InsulFoam
These products are cost-effective, durable, and environmentally friendly. They do not absorb moisture or support mold growth and come with a 20-Year Thermal Performance Warranty. They are ENERGY STAR® qualified and contribute to LEED® credits.

Conclusion
Insulfoam's below-grade products offer strength, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, making them ideal for various applications. They are available in custom sizes and densities, ensuring optimal solutions for any project.
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R-Tech® Below Grade For a cost-effective and dependable below-grade insulation solution, look no further than R-Tech Below Grade (BG). Installed directly over the primary waterproong system of a foundation, R-Tech BG reduces freeze/thaw cycles that can compromise the structural integrity of a building, helps to eliminate air leaks and improves interior comfort levels by stabilizing building temperatures. R-Tech BG also protects the waterproong system during backlling and acts as an additional barrier to groundwater inltration. R-Tech BG can also be installed on the inside of a foundation wall....

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R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board features an expanded polystyrene core surrounded by a factory-laminated polymeric facer, offering the perfect combination of dimensional stability, compressive strength and water resistance. This cost-effective material provides below-grade protection from damage to the foundation’s waterproong or damp proong systems that may result during backll operations, while also helping to minimize the negative effects of water and freeze/thaw cycling on the foundation. Lightweight and easy to handle, R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board is manufactured...

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Why choose Insulfoam for below-grade applications? Insulfoam’s family of below-grade products offers a unique combination of strength, versatility and cost-effectiveness, making them the ideal solution for virtually any below-grade application. Expanded polystyrene has been produced with the same fundamental chemistry since the 1950s, and Insulfoam is proud to be North America’s largest manufacturer of this time-tested, high-performance material. Insulfoam products are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and densities. Some competing products are available in limited sizes and only in...

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