What is Amdry?

What is Amdry?

Amdry Insulated OSB Subfloor Panels are designed to offer a better, simpler insulation system; designed specifically for Carpet, laminate, engineered hardwood and hardwood flooring surfaces – virtually any screw down, nail down or floating floor-cover application.

Should 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.

Can you install tile over Dricore?

Glue Down Sheet Vinyl and Vinyl Tiles Do not glue the plywood underlayment to DRICORE® panels. Do not glue adhesive-backed vinyl tiles directly to DRICORE® panels. Glue the vinyl floor to the plywood underlayment according to the vinyl manufacturer’s installation instructions.

How many Dricore panels are in a pallet?

DRIcore Engineered Subfloor Panel System (pallet of 120)

Is subfloor waterproof?

While there are different types of subfloors, the most common type is made from plywood. This is because it is straight, flat and relatively strong. It is also cheap and while it is not waterproof, it can resist sharp changes in humidity.

Can you install tile on Dricore?

A 1/4″ plywood underlayment approved for use with sheet vinyl or adhesive-backed vinyl tiles should be fastened to the DRICORE® panels. We do not recommend lauan plywood as an underlayment. Use 5/8 flooring fasteners that do not penetrate the moisture barrier on the underside of the DRICORE® panels.

How much does it cost to install Dricore subfloor?

DRICORE System 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.

Can 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.

Can I use dricore R+ in a bathroom?

I installed Dricore R+ in my basement 2 years ago. 80% of it is the subfloor for laminate flooring, 20% of is in bathroom underneath cement board with tile on top. In the bathroom, each piece of R+ was secured to the concrete slab with 5 concrete screws to prevent any movement.

How much does dricore cost per square foot?

Panels are approximately 2-foot by 2-foot square. This means that DRIcore costs about $1.56 per square foot. DRIcore estimates that 205 squares are needed to cover a space of 675 square feet. The total DRIcore cost to cover that space is $1,283, not including tax and shipping.

What is the difference between dricore and self built plywood?

In terms of height, DRIcore and other subfloor systems offer a greater advantage than the self-built systems. DRIcore will raise the floor no more than 1 inch. Self-built plywood systems always are thicker. Scratch-built plywood subfloor systems can raise your basement flooring between 2 1/4 inches to 5 1/4 inches.

Is dricore/amdry a good way to protect OSB in a basement?

Become a GBA Prime member and get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field. The Dricore/Amdry approach just seems fundamentally flawed. The seams expose the OSB to the exact conditions that we all know we need to protect organic matter from in a basement.