Three-Part Barrier System

The Horizon Insulated System provides three levels of protection:

  • Waterproof membrane creates a seamless barrier to moisture from footing to sill plate.
  • Rigid fiberglass Insulation board boosts the home's energy efficiency and reduces interior foundation wall condensation.
  • Durable, textured topcoat repels moisture and gives exposed foundation an attractive, finished look.



Warranted Protection From Footing to Sill

  • The Horizon Insulated System starts with North America's #1 foundation waterproofing brand, TUFF-N-DRI® membrane, on the exposed foundation wall, providing an uninterrupted moisture barrier that protects from the footing to the sill plate. This full-wall waterproofing membrane will reduce the number of leak call-backs, since a majority of foundation wall leaks on waterproofed walls occur at the grade line when below-grade waterproofing walls occur at the grade line when below-grade waterproofing usually stops.
  • Horizon ThermoPanel™ is a sturdy, design-engineered insulation panel that is placed on top of the waterproofing membrane and mechanically fastened to the exposed wall. This mesh-reinforced fiberglass panel delivers stability, rigidity and superb detailing performance. The Horizon ThermoPanel is available in either R5 or R10 insulation value, and helps prevent condensation on the interior above-grade foundation wall. Since it insulates the wall from the OUTSIDE, the need for interior foundation insulation is eliminated.
  • The system is completed with Horizon Coat, a tough, spray-applied exterior finish. Horizon Coat not only adds an attractive, durable, UV-resistant finish to the exposed foundation wall, but also provides an extra layer of waterproofing protection to the home. Horizon Coat comes in a neutral grey color, and is available in either a matte or coarse finish.
Horizon Coarse Coat (shown in photo above) provides a durable, textured topcoat that repels moisture and gives exposed foundation an attractive, finished look.

Horizon Membrane Properties

Type Elastomeric, emulsion based coating  
Color Grey    
Application Temperature 32°F (0°C) to 100°F (38°C)  
Cure Time 24 Hours    
Film Thickness 40 mils dry @ 20ft2/gal.    
Elongation 150% Method ASTM D2370
Mandrel Bend 1/2" @ -15° (26°C) Method ASTM C711
Shore "A" Hardness 70 Method ASTM D2270
Water Vapor Permeance 6 perms Method ASTM E96
Matte Finish Coarse Finish
Solids 63 +- 2 [percent by weight] 72 +- 2 [percent by weight]
Density 11 lb/gal. 12.5 lb/gal.
Application Airless Spray/Brush Method Air Atomized Texture Spray/Brush


Horizon Board Properties

TypeRigid fiberglass with integral glass surfacing mest.  
Board Thickness
1-2/16"
2-3/6"
Thermal Resistance  
Resistance
R5
R10
Foundation Board Compression Properties    
Compression Pressure lbs./sq.ft. (10% compression)
800
800
Drainage (Gallon/hour/lineal foot)
>90
>180