Basement Subfloor Systems

Full 8 foot tall basement ceilings in older homes are rare with 7 footers more the norm.

Basement subfloor systems.

If your basement slab lacks sub slab insulation you ll need to install some rigid foam above your slab especially if you decide to install carpeting. It creates an air gap above cold damp concrete to protect insulate and cushion your finished floors. Designed with air gap technology dricore subfloor raises finished floors off the concrete to not only help protect against moisture but to also help insulate and cushion against the cold hard concrete. For a warm and comfortable basement choose the dorken delta fl subfloor.

Even an inch or two in elevation for your subfloor will make a noticeable difference. Add 10 wastage and it comes to about 1 200. It s the perfect preparation for your finished floor. Dricore is the one step engineered subfloor solution that is specifically designed for basements.

Many basement flooring materials like paint epoxy tile and rubber flooring for example can go down directly over the basement s original poured concrete floor as long as the concrete is in good condition. Best in the basement. Otherwise the slab or the flooring will be damp during the summer due to condensation on the cool slab. Get a free estimate all thermaldry flooring tiles share the same 12 in square shape and snap together design.

This subfloor system includes a layer of rigid foam insulation to keep the finished floor surface just as comfortable as any upstairs floor. With the right moisture protection you can turn a damp moldy basement into a safe and livable family room or workshop. Estimating my own 800 square feet of basement. Wood panels such as plywood or oriented strand board are common subfloor choices.

2x4 sleepers plywood plastic sheeting hardware etc. Subfloor panel system at a cost of 8 49 per panel the cost of a 800 sq. Dricore subfloor is the first and most important step towards creating a new living space as warm and comfortable as any other space in your home. Yes you can build a 12 inch high basement subfloor and stay dry above everything but basement ceilings tend to be low.

But this direct installation will result in a floor that s cold underfoot. Helps protect against moisture mold mildew and small water leaks makes floors feel warmer. Installation would be about 1 700 lowe s. Thermaldry basement floor systems are designed to stand up to tough basement conditions and provide many years of worry free low maintenance performance.