Installation Instructions

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Installation for Exterior Foundation Walls
• Foundation walls must be sealed prior
to installation of FOAMULAR
®
Boards.
FOAMULAR
®
Boards will not act as the
moisture barrier in this application.
• Verify compatibility of FOAMULAR
®
Boards
to sealer. Sealer may need to be fully cured
prior to application of FOAMULAR
®
Boards.
• Prior to backfilling, install FOAMULAR
®
Boards Insulation to the exterior, from top of
footing to the full height of the
foundations wall.
• Secure FOAMULAR
®
Boards Insulation to
foundation walls with construction adhesive
compatible with polystyrene or foamed
plastics as noted by its manufacturer
(LOCTITE
®
PL
®
300 VOC Foamboard
Adhesive, or equivalent alternative) by
applying 3/16" bead of adhesive with lines
6-12" apart (follow adhesive manufacturers'
application instructions). If compatible, sealer
may also be used to hold FOAMULAR
®
Boards in place. Mechanically brace the
FOAMULAR
®
Boards to hold it in place while
the adhesive cures.
• It is suggested that a bead of waterproof
sealant be applied to the top edge of the
FOAMULAR
®
Boards, as well as vertically
where the boards join each other in order to
retard water penetration to the foundation
wall.
• Apply FOAMULAR
®
Boards Insulation to
foundation wall within 15 minutes after
adhesive is applied.
• All seams between boards should be butted
tightly. Taping of seams not required.
• Wait 24 hours after FOAMULAR
®
Boards
installation to backfill foundation, in order
to allow proper adhesive cure time. Backfill
carefully to avoid damage to FOAMULAR
®
Boards Insulation.
• FOAMULAR
®
Boards that is exposed above
grade must be protected from UV by a
cementitious product or coil stock.
Basic Tools:
• Tape Measure
• Utility Knife
• Straightedge
• Caulk Gun
(for adhesive)
Site Preparations:
• Ensure that the substrate is clean and dry.
• Remedy all protrusions or surfaces that are not flat.
• Remove obstacles to the work area, including all
potential trip hazards.
• Verify that ladders and/or scaffolding are in safe,
working condition.