Installation Instructions

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Applying FP Ultra Lite Insulation Panels

Required Tools: Shovel, Wire Brush, Utility Knife, Rasp, Rigid

Foam Adhesive and/or Styro Tapit Fasteners, J-Channel (optional),

Hammer, Drill with Masonry Bit (Hammer Drill works best), Tape

Measure

The first step, after

contacting your utili-

ties company, is to

dig a trench 6” to 12”

down along-side the

foundation. Seat-

ing the panels below

grade will help

control energy loss.

Next, take a wire brush or a firmly bristled nylon brush

and brush the foundation to remove any dirt, dust or loose

particles. This is especially

important if you are going

to use adhesive to fasten the

panels.

If the siding on your home

does not extend out far

enough to cover the tops

of the insulation panels, J-

Channel can be used.

J-Channel is easily fastened

underneath the siding using

1” Styro Tapits or similar

fasteners. J-Channel helps

keep the panels snug against

the foundation and gives the

panels a nicely finished

appearance.

J-Channel is available in

10 foot lengths of Brown,

Tan and White. J-Channel

is made of aluminum and is easy to

cut with a pair of tin snips.

Now it’s time to start putting

the panels on the foundation.

The panels can be fastened

using adhesive and/or Styro

Tapit fasteners. Rigid foam

adhesive such as Styro

Industries Clear Mastic or

PL 300 can be

applied to the panel

backs in vertical

stripes 12” to 16”

apart. Pushing the

panels firmly against

the foundation and

immediately back-filling will pin the

panel in place as the adhesive dries.

Another popular method is to use

fasteners in conjunction with adhesive.

Fasten the panels using adhesive and

drill holes through each panel (every

12” - 16”) and into the foundation

below grade.

Styro Tapits are hammered into these holes keeping the

panels firmly in place. These fastener heads are covered

when the area is backfilled. Any fastener heads above

grade are easily hidden using clear caulk and matching

stone aggregate. Fasteners alone can also be used to

attach the panels.

The panels are easily cut using a utility knife and then

snapping the panel like a sheet of drywall. A circular saw

fit with a masonry

blade also works

well, especially if

the project requires

extensive cutting.

Corner pieces are

made by rasping

the edges down at

45 degree angles

or by cutting the

edges with a util-

ity knife or a fillet

knife. This will

form tightly fitting

corner pieces.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Applying FP Ultra Lite Insulation Panels adhesive such as Styro Industries Clear Mastic or PL 300 can be applied to the panel backs in vertical stripes 12” to 16” apart. Pushing the panels firmly against the foundation and immediately back-filling will pin the panel in place as the adhesive dries.
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Installation Instructions (continued) Continue moving along the foundation, measuring each area to assure proper fit, cutting the panels if necessary and then fastening the panels to the wall using either adhesive, and or Styro Tapit fasteners. Push each panel firmly against one another to keep the seam gaps at a minimum. If the project requires that panels be placed on the foundation over walkways and driveways be sure to leave an inch of space at the bottom edge of each panel.