What is the cost of Dricore?

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.

Which is better Dricore or barricade?

Dricore is a hard plastic under OSB as opposed to OVRX Barricade which is more flexible hard foam. Both allow any water that gets under them to flow away.

How many Dricore panels are in a pallet?

Dricore R+ Insulated Panel (pallet of 100)

Can you nail into DRIcore?

FASTENING PANELS TO CONCRETE 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.

How do you calculate DRIcore?

Estimating is easy. The total square footage of your room divided by 3.3 equals the number of panels you need. This factor includes an allowance for normal wastage and cutting around obstacles and pipes. To calculate how many panels you need.

What happens if Dricore gets wet?

More than 3/16 inch of water on the floor underneath will find its way up and then under the plastic edges of the Dricore cleats and cause warping and mold.

Is Dricore a vapor barrier?

DRIcore® is a subfloor with a patented moisture barrier that keeps your family warm and dry.

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.

How do I calculate how much subfloor I need?

Divide by the total square footage by the square footage of a sheet of plywood to find the number of sheets required to cover the space. A 4×8 sheet of plywood is 32 ft2. For example, if the area to be covered in plywood is 800 ft2 then 25 sheets of plywood will be needed to cover it.

Do you screw down DRIcore?

Do you fasten DRIcore?

FASTENING PANELS TO CONCRETE DRIcore® is installed as a modular floating floor normally requiring no fastening of the tongue and groove seams. However, in some instances, such as installing walls on top of DRIcore® or the stretching of wall-to-wall carpets, we recommend fastening the panels to the concrete surface.

Do you need vapor barrier under DRIcore?

The panels are intended to expand and contract with the seasonal temperatures of the basement. A vapour barrier over the concrete surface is not recommended. The built-in high density polyethylene membrane is the moisture barrier on the underside of the panel which allows incidental moisture to dry easily.

How big is a dricore subfloor panel system?

2 Ft. x 2 Ft. DRIcore Engineered Subfloor Panel System (pallet of 120) DRIcore is the first and most important step towards creating a new living space as warm and comfortable as any other space in your home. DRIcore is the one-step engineered subfloor solution that is specifically designed for basements.

What should the dricore subfloor are + value be?

DRICORE Subfloor R+ combines high density Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and extruded polystyrene (XPS). With an R-Value of 3, DRICORE Subfloor R+ raises the temperature of finished flooring by up to 5.6°C / 10.6°F. Enjoy a warm, comfortable basement for years to come!

What does dricore do for a basement floor?

DRICORE is the one-step engineered subfloor solution that is specifically designed for basements. It creates an air gap above cold, damp concrete to protect, insulate and cushion your finished floors. Concrete continually releases moisture.

What kind of lumber to use for dricore flooring?

When used with DRIcore subfloor, dramatically improves the quality of your living environment through cold and dampness protection Panels are tongue and groove and simply attach at the top to your floor joists and at the bottom to your subfloor using 2 in. x 2 in. lumber as your tracks Glidden PVA 5 gal.