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The challenge: How do you get “upstairs comfort” in a downstairs space?
Your basement is non-insulated space that can be cool or moist.
Standard building materials and finishing methods are not appropriate.
They can even expose your family to unhealthy risks.
The solution: Designer Basements uses an
exclusive thermal panel construction for superior year-round
comfort and energy savings. Our panels and installation method
are designed with non-organic, moisture-resistant and
mold-inhibiting materials that also do not retain allergens or
odors for a HealthSmart space that protects your family – and
your investment.
HealthSmart Panel Design
1. TemGuard F.R.A.
solid-panel surface
- Class-A fire rated, code-approved
- Paperless, 100% non-organic, moisture &
mold resistant
- 100% non-porous – allergen & odor resistant
- Superior strength
- Seamless panel connection
- “Nail anywhere” advantage
- Allows pre-finished décor convenience
2. Thermal panel core
- Our thick Expanded Polystyrene core
provides exterior wall panels with superior thermal rating
- Expanded Polystyrene is recommended by the
US Department of Energy for basement use
- Keeps interior conditioned air
(heated/cooled) inside room for year-round comfort and
energy savings
- Blocks air and cold from the foundation
wall from reaching the interior room space
- Blocks warm or moist room air from reaching
the cold foundation wall reducing the conditions that can
produce mold
- 100 % non-organic
- 100% moisture resistant
- 100% non-porous
- Self-extinguishing in case of fire
- 100% Thermal Barrier with an R-value of 17.
3. Panel back with
built-in Microban® protection
- Our exclusive panel backer with Microban®
protection faces the foundation wall to resist mold growth
on the panel
- The Microban® brand is the leader in the
built-in antimicrobial product protection in the industry
- Panel back is 100% non-organic, moisture
resistant and non-porous
Attachment System
4. Self-adjusting
hanging bracket
- 100% non-organic, moisture resistant, mold resistant
- Provides easy panel installation & removal
- Ensures level walls for continuous smooth-wall finish
5. Raised base channel
& electrical raceway
- 100% non-organic, moisture-resistant, mold
resistant
- Integrated electrical, front-access
- Protects panels & electrical from
accidental water exposure
- Removable trim molding for future
electrical
6. Air circulation thermal chamber
- Allows evaporation of naturally occurring
moisture from foundation wall to reduce potential for mold
growth
- Provides additional thermal space for
increased thermal protection
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Joseph A.Znyski
