2025-10-21 - Insulation Panels Delivered - Cratherm Foam Material

Insulation Panels Delivered - Cratherm Foam Material

Photo Details

• Date: October 21, 2025
• Time: 1:24 PM (next day after foundation prep)
• Weather: Brief clear period during delivery, 60°F. Rain and storms throughout day caused installation pause.
• Phase: Material delivery and staging
• Location: 309 E. 7th St., Clare, MI
• View: Backyard showing stacked insulation materials

Description

This midday photo, taken the day after the foundation forms were completed, shows a large delivery of orange and white rigid foam insulation panels stacked in the backyard, along with additional construction materials.

Visible Elements

• Insulation Panels: Large stack of rigid foam insulation
  • Orange panels with white stripes - Likely Creatherm brand
  • Multiple panels stacked (appears to be significant quantity)
  • Positioned on the lawn near the construction area
• Additional Materials:
  • White rigid foam boards/panels stacked on left side
  • Black bucket or container in foreground
  • White panel or board leaning against the stack
• Soil Piles: Dark soil mounds from excavation work visible in background
• Site Context:
  • Existing white house with lattice fence in background
  • Natural wood fence on right side
  • Fall trees with vibrant orange and yellow foliage
  • Clear sunny day with blue sky

Material Identification

Based on the Delivery invoice for hydronic heating and contract specifications, this delivery likely includes:

• 110 sheets of 9x4 Creatherm (orange/white panels visible)
• Additional foam materials for:
  • 2” Creatherm foam under concrete for in-floor heat insulation
  • Perimeter frost protection panels
  • Possibly additional wall insulation materials

Construction Timeline

This photo represents the next day’s work after foundation forming:

• Day 1 (Oct 20): Foundation excavation, forming, perimeter foam installation
• Day 2 (Oct 21): Insulation materials delivered for under-slab installation

The timing suggests the next construction steps will be:

1. Install 2” Creatherm foam under the entire slab area
2. Install PEX tubing for in-floor heating on top of foam
3. Install utility sleeves
4. Pour concrete slab and rat wall

Related Documents

• Delivery invoice for hydronic heating - Shows delivery of 110 Cratherm 9x4 panels
• Hershberger’s Contract - Specifies “2” Creatherm foam under concrete w/ ½” pex for in floor heat”
• Garage Insulation - Insulation specifications and R-values
• Garage HVAC and Heating - In-floor heating system design