Basement

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ArxxIt requires no additional vapor barrier and has embedded strips for easy attachment of interior finishes. More

Arxx. The ICFs manufacturer now offers reFIT, a basement finishing system that provides for a finished wall assembly R-value of 13.9. The expanded polystyrene panels interlock vertically and install easily using metal base track, corner panel connectors, and wall clips and shims; embedded fastening strips allow for attachment of drywall. The panels are resistant to mold, mildew, and rot, says the maker. 800.293.3210. www.refiticf.com. More

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The company’s wall and roof panels feature 7/16-inch OSB sandwiching a core of partially recycled expanded polystyrene. The panels come in five thicknesses for R-values ranging from 16 to 48. Four-foot and 8-foot widths are offered. SIPs foundation panels also are available, providing an R-value of 32 versus the conventional basement insulation value of about R-11. These panels feature 5/8-inch treated plywood and an EPS core, range in height from 8 to 10 feet, and include glulam spines installed 4 inches o.c. to ease installation. 800.977.2635. More