The Benefits Of Using Dricore Subfloor Membrane Panels
Installing a new floor can be an expensive and time-consuming process, especially if you have to rip up old flooring or pour new concrete. However, Dricore subfloor membrane panel provide an innovative solution that allows you to install new flooring overtop of your existing subfloor quickly and easily. In this blog post, we'll take an in-depth look at Dricore subfloor panels - what they are, their key features and benefits, and why you should consider using them for your next flooring project.
What are Dricore Subfloor Panels?
Dricore subfloor panels are engineered wood panels that go under your finished flooring to provide insulation and moisture protection. They consist of an OSB tongue and groove subfloor attached to a bottom layer made of closed-cell polyethylene foam. This foam layer not only insulates but also creates a moisture barrier between your subfloor and the concrete underneath.
Dricore panels are designed to be installed directly over concrete, existing flooring, or uneven surfaces, making them extremely versatile. They can be installed as a floating floor system or glued/fastened to the subfloor below. Once installed, you can lay virtually any type of finished flooring over top, whether it's laminate, engineered hardwood, tile, or carpet.
Benefits of Dricore Subfloor Panels:
There are many benefits that make Dricore subfloor panels a smart choice for your flooring renovation or new construction project:
- Moisture Protection - The closed-cell foam bottom blocks moisture from seeping up from concrete and causing mold, mildew, and damage to your floors. This makes Dricore ideal for basement and garage floors.
- Insulating Properties - The foam layer also provides excellent thermal insulation and sound dampening. It helps regulate temperature and reduce noise transmission.
- Ease of Installation - Dricore panels install quickly with no need for nails, thinset, or adhesive. The patented Unispan design makes the panels easy to handle and snap together.
- Levels Uneven Surfaces - Dricore can be installed over uneven, cracked, or rough subfloors to create a new flat surface for flooring. No need for costly patching or self-leveling compounds.
- Floating Floor System - Dricore can be installed as a floating floor, meaning no glue or fasteners penetrating the foam layer. This allows for normal expansion and contraction.
- Versatile Subfloor - Dricore works well under many flooring types, from laminate and hardwood to tile and carpet. It's resistant to damage from rolling loads.
- Long-lasting Durability - Constructed from molded OSB and high-density polyethylene, Dricore panels are designed to last for decades without warping, expanding, contracting, or degrading.
- Lightweight Yet Strong - At only 2 lbs per square foot, the panels are easy to carry and install. Yet the OSB top provides strength and stiffness.
- Qualifies for LEED - Dricore counts toward points in the LEED rating system because of its recycled content and indoor air quality.
