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Finishing Foundation Walls: Interlocking Panel Systems

Best for: DIYers who want to save labor and floor space

How it's done: Notched insulation panels are fitted together and glued, clipped, or screwed to foundation walls. Then drywall is attached to integrated strips, resulting in a thinner wall. InSoFast panels have labor-saving chases for wiring and back-side channels for drainage.

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