Installation Guide

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 Materials Required
 FlexCoat Coating
 Insulation Panels
 J-Channels (optional)
 Caulking Compound
 Styro Mastic Adhesive & 2” Mesh Tape
 Fasteners (chart on back)
 Shovel, hammer, wire brush, caulking gun, tin
snips, ruler, hammer drill with 1/4” bit, utility
knife, utility knife, brush
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 Installation Instructions
✲ Dig around the foundation to the desired
depth (usually about 1 foot). On a new home
we recommend insulating to the frostline or
to the footings.
 Place the removed dirt on sheets of plastic;
replacing it will be much easier and the lawn
will not be harmed
✲ Attach J-Channel tightly to the foundation at
the bottom of the siding and around the
windows. (J-Channel is not needed if siding
extends far enough to cover the top of the
insulation)
 You may use Clear Mastic Adhesive
to hold J-Channels temporarily in place
✲ Hammer drill 1/4” holes on 24” centers
through the J-Channel into the foundation
to a depth 1/2” deeper than the length of the
fastener. Insert fasteners and drive them
until heads are flush with nylon collars.
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✲ Measure the distance from bottom of siding
to the desired depth. Cut insulation panels
to this length.
 Insulation panels can be cut easily by scoring the
sheets with a utility knofe and snapping them at
the score line. Install panels printed side facing
the wall (ink may bleed through to the surface)
✲ When the insulation is installed directly
above a paved surface (driveway or patio)
allow a 1/2” space between the insulation
panels and the paved surface to allow for
expansion and contraction.
✲ Insert the insulation panels into the
J-Channels or set the foam tightly to the
bottom of the siding if J-Channel is not used.
✲ Drill 1/4” holes through the foam into the
foundation on 16” centers (horiz & vert)
deep enough to allow fasteners to be
countersunk into the insulation. Do not
install fasteners more than 4” below grade.
Insert & drive fasteners until the heads are
slightly recessed.
✲ At the corners of the foundation, butt joint
two insulation panels so that one overlaps
the edge of the other.
* Note:
To assure good long term adhesion:
- Etch outside surface of insulation panels
with a wire brush and make sure surface
is free of dirt, dust, moisture, or yellow
residue caused by sun exposure.
- Apply Sticky Mesh over all
joints between insulation panels, outside
corners (use 2 overlapping pieces of
mesh) and over fastner heads and
damaged areas.
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