Install Foundation Insulation and Protection Board

A. Finished-Project Specification

Deliverable: one completed Foundation Insulation and Protection Inspection Record documenting product identification, thickness, thermal rating, attachment method, compatibility confirmation, panel layout, joint treatment, protection-board coverage, terminations, repairs made, photographs, and a formal release signature authorizing backfill preparation to begin under Project 13.

B. Assessed Installation Schedule

Item	Reference Used	Standard	Purpose
Insulation type and thickness	Approved insulation schedule	Match the specified thermal rating, thickness, exposure limit, and fire or termite requirement	Confirm correct product before installation
Compatibility	Manufacturer or project-specific documentation	Insulation, adhesive, fasteners, waterproofing, drain mat, protection board, and backfill material confirmed compatible	Prevent chemical or physical damage to the wall system
Panel attachment	Approved adhesive or mechanical method	Fully attached without violating the waterproofing system	Maintain panel position through backfill
Protection board	Approved protection-board detail	Continuous coverage over exposed waterproofing or insulation where required	Resist backfill damage to the wall system
Terminations and penetrations	Approved termination and penetration details	Sealed, protected, and free of gaps or exposed waterproofing	Maintain continuity of the moisture-control system

C. Document and Material Takeoff

• Controlling documents: approved insulation type, thermal rating, thickness, exposure limits, fire or termite requirements, attachment method, joint treatment, top and bottom terminations, and protection-board detail, assembled before any material is ordered or cut.
• Compatibility documentation: manufacturer or project-specific data confirming the insulation, adhesive, fasteners, waterproofing, drain mat, protection board, and backfill material may be used together.
• Prior inspections: the completed waterproofing or damp-proofing inspection record from Project 10 and the completed drain-tile inspection record from Project 11.
• Escalation contact: a named surveyor, engineer, inspector, or designer identified before installation begins, for use if incompatible material or unrepaired damage is found.

D. Acceptance Standards

Check	Standard
Compatibility	Every material in contact with the waterproofing or drainage system is confirmed compatible in writing before installation; any unconfirmed material is a stop-work condition
Substrate condition	No tears, punctures, uncured material, contamination, irregular projections, or trapped water remain in the wall system before insulation begins
Panel alignment	Panels installed tightly to the wall, maintaining required joint treatment and drainage paths, with no unauthorized gaps at corners, steps, or penetrations
Attachment	Panels fully attached using the approved adhesive or mechanical method without puncturing or bridging the waterproofing system
Protection board	Continuous coverage over exposed waterproofing or insulation as specified, with no gaps exposing the underlying system to backfill contact
Terminations and access	Termination bars, cap flashing, insect protection, and drainage mat installed as specified; cleanouts, drains, outlets, and inspection ports remain accessible
Procedure	Compatibility confirmation, substrate inspection, panel installation, protection-board installation, and final inspection completed independently

E. Preparation — Document Review and Compatibility Confirmation

1. Review the approved insulation type, thermal rating, thickness, exposure limits, fire or termite requirements, attachment method, joint treatment, top and bottom terminations, and protection-board detail. Confirm the document set is complete before proceeding to Step 2.
2. Verify compatibility among the insulation, adhesive, fasteners, waterproofing, drain mat, protection board, and backfill material. Obtain written manufacturer or project-specific confirmation before any material is installed.
3. Confirm that waterproofing and drainage inspections are complete and that the surfaces are released for covering. Obtain the Project 10 and Project 11 inspection records before proceeding.

F. Substrate Inspection and Repair

1. Inspect the wall system for tears, punctures, uncured material, contamination, irregular projections, and trapped water. Record every condition found before continuing.
2. Repair all damaged waterproofing using the approved system before insulation begins. Use only the waterproofing system identified in Project 10 for any repair.

G. Layout and Panel Preparation

1. Establish panel layout, vertical and horizontal references, joints, corners, penetrations, and terminations. Mark the layout on the wall or on a layout worksheet before cutting any panel.
2. Measure and cut insulation panels using the required tool and dust-control method. Follow the manufacturer's specified cutting method and required respiratory protection.
3. Dry-fit panels around corners, steps, pipes, sleeves, window wells, and other interruptions. Correct any gap, overlap, or interference before attaching any panel.

H. Panel Attachment

1. Apply compatible adhesive or approved mechanical attachment without violating the waterproofing system. Use only the method and coverage confirmed compatible in Step 2.
2. Install panels tightly to the wall while maintaining required joint treatment and drainage paths. Verify each panel is fully seated before proceeding to the next.
3. Stagger, tape, seal, or leave joints as required by the approved system. Follow the specified joint pattern exactly; do not substitute a different joint treatment.

I. Protection Board and Accessories

1. Install termination bars, cap flashing, insect protection, drainage mat, or other specified accessories. Install each accessory at the location and orientation shown in the approved detail.
2. Install protection board over exposed waterproofing or insulation where required. Confirm full coverage of every area specified to receive protection board.
3. Protect membrane terminations and panel edges from backfill intrusion. Verify every termination is sealed or capped as specified.
4. Maintain clear access to cleanouts, drains, outlets, inspection ports, and required service points. Do not cover or obstruct any required access point.

J. Inspection, Documentation, and Release

1. Inspect panel alignment, attachment, joint condition, continuity, penetrations, terminations, and damage. Record every condition found on the inspection record.
2. Correct loose panels, open joints, incompatible materials, blocked drainage, punctures, and exposed waterproofing. Re-inspect every corrected item before continuing.
3. Photograph the completed assembly before backfill. Photograph every wall face, corner, termination, and protection-board area.
4. Record product identification, thickness, attachment, compatibility documentation, repairs, and inspection results. Complete every field on the Foundation Insulation and Protection Inspection Record.
5. Release the wall for backfill only after the protection system passes inspection. Sign and date the release section of the record.