Use and Care Guide

Build Value and Performance

into Your Home

Homes have one thing in common: Their

foundations must come in contact with the

earth. So wherever you build, moderating the

effects of soil, water, temperature and air on

the foundation can impact the performance

and integrity of the total structure.

Continuous foam insulation – from footing to sill

plate – is an effective way to reduce foundation

energy loss and protect against moisture problems.

In addition to offering exceptional, long-term

thermal performance, STYROFOAM

™

Brand

Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation and

polyisocyanurate insulation products from Dow:

• Enhance drainage on exterior of foundation walls

(STYROFOAM

™

Brand PERIMATE

™

Insulation)

• Insulate the interior or exterior below-grade wall

to reduce the potential for condensation on the

interior

• Protect the waterprooﬁng membrane on exterior

of foundation walls

• Provide a more comfortable environment

throughout the home

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an afﬁliated company of Dow

*Source: www.energysavers.gov

Continuous insulation from footing to sill plate on

basement walls can reduce the average home

heating and cooling bill by hundreds of dollars

per year.*