Building professionals can now bypass several costly, time-intensive tasks involved with finishing below-grade concrete walls with the introduction of CertainTeed’s T-Roc Thermal Laminate Foundation Insulation System.
Consisting of CertainTeed GlasRoc paperless gypsum board permanently laminated to a high R-value expanded polystyrene foam insulation, T-Roc panels install easily in conventional concrete wall forms and eliminate the need for stud frame out, batt insulation and drywall. Once the concrete has set, the forms are removed, revealing insulated basement walls, ready for final finishing.
“The T-Roc Thermal Laminate Foundation Insulation System offers a streamlined approach to insulating and finishing poured concrete walls,” says Steve Gross, Director of Marketing for CertainTeed’s Foundations Business. “T-Roc is more economical than traditional methods and can be installed with far less labor in a fraction of the time without compromising performance or a quality finished look.”
By incorporating the GlasRoc gypsum board — with reinforcing glass mats that are fully embedded into a water-resistant core — the panels offer superior moisture resistance, as well as protection against mold and mildew growth. The EPS foam, which is treated with non-toxic Perform Guard, protects the panels from termite infestation.
Once installed, T-Roc can be left as is or can be finished using mesh tape and setting compound, followed by painting for a customized look. For ease of wiring, T-Roc features a 1.5-inch diameter electrical chase running vertically through each panel. T-Roc is available in 8- or 9-foot high panels with foam thickness of up to 3 inches for a maximum R-value of 13.
T-Roc meets the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) for insulated basement walls and exceeds UL 1715 fire test requirements for interior finish materials. For more information, visit the newly redesigned certainteed.com.
