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R-5: The Original Superior Wall.

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The R-5 is the original Superior Wall that revolutionized new home foundations across the country. Builders and homeowners alike trust the R-5 to keep their basements warm and dry through the harshest conditions. The original Superior Wall is designed to be warm right from the factory and is provided with 1 inch of continuous DOW ® insulation for year-round comfort and energy efficiency. The special high-strength, low-water concrete mix ensures that your basement remains dry and the wall is reinforced with steel rebar and polypropylene fibers for strength.

Convenient features include built-in accesses for wiring and small plumbing, stud facing for easy drywall installation and custom openings for windows and doors. The R-5 wall has been proven superior by numerous scientific tests and has been the foundation of choice for satisfied new home owners across the country for energy efficient homes.

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