Questions and Answers for DRICORE Subfloor Membrane Panel 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. Oriented Strand Board

A:  Hello Siri, Our panels can handle a slope of up to 2" over 10'. Variances of up to 1/16” is within tolerance for our panels. No shimming would be required as our panels will settle and contour to this after about 10 days. For anything between 1/16” – ¼”, you would use our leveling shims. If it is greater than ¼”, a self-leveling compound is recommended. Please note: Our shims were not designed to level a floor, rather for individual panels that require stabilizing. Shim(s) should slide in freely, without the need to lift the panel, or friction from above. If there is friction, remove a layer (Shims can be stacked to a maximum of 4 shims) or if only one shim is being used, remove it altogether.

A:  if your basement is prone to minor flooding I suggest you fix that first. This product is more a moisture barrier from the cement floor. You would never be able to air out the bottom of tiles the way you think. Mold would spread. Cement wicks moisture.

A:  Hello Robert, In the event of a flood where the OSB (wood) portion of the panels were to become saturated, we recommend replacing the panels. Unfortunately, there is no telling whether or not the water contained bacteria that has now become trapped in the core of the panels. Any attempt to efficiently dry out the panels is not a viable option.

A:  Hello, Insulation should cover from floor to ceiling and then the subfloor should be installed with a 1/4 perimeter gap.

A:  Hello Nicole, While the choice is yours, the preferred method is to install walls on top.

A:  I have installed this product in three homes and all were done after the walls were constructed. My thought is the studs are better setting on the floor directly over this floor panel. BTW - very happy with the product. 

A:  Im not a professional nor a contractor. Im a diy homeowner. In my case i put down the drycire  then did the sheetrock. 

A:  Sheet rock first and allow for a gap on the bottom of the sheet rock. Sheet rock will wick moister from the cement floor. Sand and finish walls then install the sub floor. The drywall compound dust would be more difficult to clean off the obs flooring.

A:  Hey! You can do either or. I personally would install your floor before your sheet rock. 

A:  Hello Chris, We recommend finishing your walls first with sheetrock then installing your subfloor with a 1/4" perimeter gap. This will prevent the drywall dust and mud from getting on and under the panels.

A:  Hello Bill, These panels are designed for typical concrete floors that breathe and are known to seep and absorb vapor moisture, In the event of a small leak (less than 1/4") the panels raised profile could allow said leak to travel to a drain and disperse.

A:  Hello Rock, If you are installing your subfloor up to a foundation wall the recommended perimeter gap is 1". If you are installing your subfloor up to a finished wall, the recommended perimeter gap is 1/4".

A:  Maybe 3/8” to 1/2” for expansion.

A:  To allow for airflow and some expansion and contraction, it is recommended that panels have ¼" space from all perimeter walls and room obstacles, such as support posts and stairs.

A:  The tiles are 2ft x 2ft so each tile is 4sq ft so 216 sq ft divided by 4 sq ft = 54 tiles 

A:  Hello Culkeeny, Per our project calculator, found here: https://dricore.com/products/dricore-subfloor/ You will require 66 panels.

A:  Hello Manny, Our calculator includes a 10% overage in anticipation of cuts and error. 120 / 3.3 = 36. We recommend 36 panels for your application and 1 packages of leveling shims if you feel leveling of panels will be required. (1 package per 60 panels)

A:  30

A:  You will need 30 of them

A:  Hello Annie, Our calculator includes a 10% overage in anticipation of cuts and error. 700 / 3.3 = 212. We recommend 212 panels for your application and 3-4 packages of leveling shims if you feel leveling of panels will be required. (1 package per 60 panels)

A:  Correction to earlier post. Manufacturer suggests this formula: 700�3.3=213 panels

A:  700�4= 175

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