What is DRIcore panel used for?
DRICORE® helps protect finished floors and furnishings from moisture that occurs in concrete floors, and from small water leaks.
What is the thickness of DRIcore subfloor?
Which Subfloor Is Right For You?
| Product | Subfloor Gold | Subfloor R+ Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 3/4″ | 1″ |
| Top | OSB | OSB |
| Bottom | High Density Plastic | XPS Foam |
| Weight | 6.5lbs. | 6.1 lbs. |
Do you need vapor barrier under DRIcore?
Eventually you will have these spacers placed around the entire perimeter of the DRICORE® area. Please Note: We do not recommend the installation of a vapour barrier beneath our Subfloor panels as doing so could lead to trapped moisture.
Should I screw down DRIcore subfloor?
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.
Is DRIcore subfloor waterproof?
But if you don’t keep it quiet and protect it from moisture you’re going to have a dissatisfied customer,” said Kim Liemkeo, marketing manager, Pak-Lite. DRICore levels uneven subfloors while providing a breathable, waterproof barrier between it and concrete slabs.
Do I need DRIcore in basement?
DRIcore® is a one-step engineered subfloor solution that is specifically designed for basements. It’s meant to be laid over the concrete to insulate and create cushioned floors. And once they’re laid, and the rest of your basement is ready, you can lay down hardwood, laminate or carpet on top of it.
What is the best subfloor for a basement?
Rigid foam is an excellent basement subfloor option because it provides a thermal break between concrete and flooring.
- Finish flooring.
- Plywood screwed down through the layer below.
- Rigid foam insulation—1 1/2-inch thick.
- Concrete basement floor.
Do you frame on top of 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?
3
With an R-Value of 3, DRICORE Subfloor R+ provides greater insulation against cold concrete. Enjoy a warm, comfortable basement for years to come!
What level does floor need to be for DRIcore?
WHAT SIZE ARE THE DRICORE® SUBFLOOR PANELS? The DRICORE® Subfloor panels come in a 23.25″ x 23.25″ format and 3/4″ in height. DRICORE® Subfloor R+ panels come in the same format but 1″ in height.
Does DRIcore need to acclimate?
Prepare tools and materials necessary to install the subfloor panels (see the “Things You’ll Need” section below). Acclimatize the subfloor panels and wood flooring if applicable, to the temperature and humidity in the room where they will be installed. Sweep or vacuum floor to ensure a smooth surface.
How do you shim DRIcore?
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Can you lay tile on DRIcore?
” DRIcore is designed to act as a floating subfloor. It is not recommended that Ceramic tile be directly attached to DRIcore as the movement of the floating subfloor will cause grout lines to crack.”
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.
Should I use DRIcore?
Benefits of DRICore Subfloor
DRIcore subfloor does not raise the floor as high as plywood. This is a good choice when your basement has a low ceiling. DRIcore can make premade subfloor application more efficient. With this option, you don’t have to deal with scratch or build-it-yourself subflooring.
Is a basement subfloor worth it?
First, any good basement subfloor adds insulation so your feet stay warmer in winter. Second, good subfloors provide protection of the finished flooring from lwater or water vapor moving up through the concrete, discouraging rot and mold forming underneath.
What is Dricore made of?
DRICORE® is a floating subfloor made with a raised high-density polyethylene moisture barrier base bonded to an engineered core designed to allow air to flow underneath the subfloor system keeping floors warm and dry. DRICORE’s® engineered panels interlock easily, requiring no fastening or gluing.
