As a brand, DRIcore is great for subflooring a basement with low to mid-range moisture problems. The panels are made from OSB as well as a premade moisture barrier, which is typically constructed of polyethylene or durable foam. It is a lot like insulating a floor, but with the added protection of a water barrier.
Do you screw down Dricore?
Remember that DRIcore must be installed as a floating floor. Normally it is not recommended to nail, glue or screw DRIcore panels to the concrete surface. In some instances, we suggest minimal fastening of the panels to the concrete surface. (See carpeting on pages 12 and 13.)
Which is better Dricore or barricade?
DRICORE Subfloor covers cold, damp concrete to protect and insulate your floor (R-Value of 1.4). BARRICADE Subfloor Air Plus softens finished floors to cushion against the hard concrete. Its sturdy confection supports over 6,600 pounds per square feet.
Do I need underlayment on Dricore?
Engineered Hardwood
Before installing glue-down or nail-down floors a 3/8″ plywood underlayment should be fastened to DRICORE® using 3/4” 18 gauge narrow crown staples. When installing nail-down floors test a piece of the finished floor to make sure the fastener does not puncture the plastic membrane.
Can you build walls on DRIcore?
DRIcore® panels can be installed where there is an existing wall frame or a concrete foundation wall. Where only a concrete foundation exists, it is best to install wall framing directly on top of DRIcore® panels to elevate the floor and wall framing away from direct contact of potentially damp concrete.
What is the R value of DRIcore?
Designed with a layer of extruded polystyrene foam (XPS), DRICORE R+ delivers an R-value of 3.0. The secondary layer of oriented strand board (OSB), provides a solid foundation that can support any type of finished floor and furniture.
Do you need a vapor barrier with DriCore?
In fact DriCore prohibits adding a second vapor barrier. DriCore R is rated at . 79 perms, far below the . 06 perm requirement.
How many DriCore panels do I need?
Typically one leveling kit is used for every 60 panels. DRIcore® panels provide an easy ready-to-use wood subfloor to add your favorite finished floor. A typical 500 square foot room installs in an afternoon so you can spend more time with your family.
Where is DRIcore manufactured?
Times may be tough out there for both solid and engineered wood products manufacturers but you wouldn’t know it walking through the DRIcore plant in the Toronto, Ont., suburb of Mississauga.
Is a subfloor necessary in the basement?
The subfloor creates a gap between the concrete surface below and the floor finish above. This gap helps to manage moisture and assist in insulating the space. A basement subfloor is only necessary if you wish to turn your basement into a livable space with proper floor finishes.
How many DRIcore panels are in a pallet?
DRIcore Engineered Subfloor Panel System (pallet of 120)
How much does it cost to install Dricore subfloor?
DRICORE System
Panels are 2′ x 2′ square. This means that DRICORE costs about $1.56 per square foot. DRICORE estimates that 205 panels are needed for this space. Total DRICORE cost is $1,281, not including tax and shipping.
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