Helps with Moisture Protection
R-VALUE OF 1.4
6,642 LBS/SQ FT COMPRESSION STRENGTH
23.25” X 23.25” X 3/4”
BARRICADE® Subfloor Air Plus
BARRICADE® Subfloor Air Plus helps protect your finished floors while creating a healthier environment by helping protect against moisture that can cause mold and mildew growth
- Strong enough to support up to 6,642 lbs/sq. ft. (3,012 kg/sq. ft.)
- Helps promote healthy indoor air quality
- Protects any finished floor type
- Tongue and groove design makes installation fast and easy
- Limited 25 year warranty
Air Flow
Creating positive air flow to allow moisture to evaporate naturally, to help protect against moisture, mold, and mildew
WARMTH
Increases floor temperatures by up to 7° C / 14° F (R-Value 1.4)
COMFORT
Eases strain and impact from walking on hard concrete
23.25” X 23.25” X 0.75”
59 cm x 59 cm x 1.9 cm
BARRICADE® Subfloor system is designed to be compatible with all types of finished floors, from luxury-vinyl tile/panel (LVT/LVP) to laminate, engineered hardwood, carpet, and tiles.
1. Preparation
The concrete floor and foundation should be relatively dry and free of large cracks, excessive moisture penetration or flooding problems prior to installing Barricade® Subfloor Air Plus panels.
2. Subfloor panel preparations
Make as much space as you can spare in the area where you will be laying the BARRICADE® panels. Remember, you'll need space to stack the panels, which should be away from where you begin laying the floor. Allow panels to acclimate to the basement environment for approximately 24hrs prior to installation.
3. Installation tools needed
Hammer
Tapping block (piece of 2″x4″ lumber)
Saw
Pencil
Level
¼” / 0.6 cm spacer (example: wood strip)
Tape measure
Pry bar or crowbar (optional)
Barricade® Leveling Shims
| Product |   |   |   |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-Value | 1.4 | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| Compression Strength (lbs. / sq. ft.) | 6,642 lbs. (3,012 kg) | 3,153 lbs. (1,430 kg) | 3,650 lbs. (1,659 kg) |
| Top | OSB | OSB | EPS Foam |
| Bottom | High Density Plastic | EPS Foam | EPS Foam |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs. (3.0 kg) | 6.1 lbs. (2.7 kg) | 1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg) |
| Height | 0.75" (1.9 cm) | 1" (2.5 cm) | 1" (2.5 cm) |
| Size | 23.25” x 23.25” x 0.75" (59 cm x 59 cm x 1.9 cm) | 23.25” x 23.25” x 1" (59 cm x 59 cm x 2.5 cm) | 47.25” x 23.25” x 1" (120 cm x 59 cm x 2.5 cm) |
| Finished Flooring Options | Laminate, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Stone Plastic Composite | Laminate, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Stone Plastic Composite | Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury-Vinyl (LVT**/LVP) ≥5mm, Stone Plastic Composite |
| Warranty | 25 Year | 25 Year | 25 Year |
*Based on modified ATSM C518-17 testing using LVT >5mm
**LVT(Luxury Vinyl Tile) that is equal to or greater than 5 mm in thickness and has a click lock edge profile
BARRICADE™ Air Plus Panel
- R-Value 1.4
- *Floor temperatures +7° C / +14 ° F
- Compression strength 6,642 lbs. per sq. ft
- OSB (top)
- High Density Plastic (bottom)
- 6.6 Lbs
- 3/4" Height
- 23.25” x 23.25” Dimension
- 25 Year Warranty
- For vinyl (LVT/LVP), laminate, engineered hardwood, carpet, tile
BARRICADE™ Insulated Panel
- R-Value 3.2
- *Floor temperatures +10° C / +19 ° F
- Compression strength 3,153 lbs. per sq. ft
- OSB (top)
- XPS Foam (bottom)
- 6.0 Lbs
- 1" Height
- 23.25” x 23.25” Dimension
- 25 Year Warranty
- For vinyl (LVT/LVP), laminate, engineered hardwood, carpet, tile
Most basement floors, even in new homes, are damp. Concrete is a porous substance and requires air circulation. As temperatures in the basement fluctuate, it creates the perfect environment for moisture to accumulate between the underpad and concrete. This is where mold can begin to germinate which can lead to poor indoor air quality. A subfloor ensures there is an air gap between the finished floor and the concrete to help protect against moisture, mold and mildew.
BARRICADE® Subfloor has an integrate high density polyethylene membrane bonded to the underside of the panel which provides an excellent moisture barrier. BARRICADE® Subfloor has also been designed with Air Gap technology that encourages constant air flow and evaporation of surface moisture emitted from your basement concrete floor.
BARRICADE® Subfloor Air Plus can support 6,642 pounds per square foot as tested by an independent lab, so heavy furniture and equipment like pool tables, weight sets and pianos are not a problem.
Laminate, Vinyl (LVT/LVP), Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile and Stone Plastic Composite.
BARRICADE® Subfloor can be installed in basements, slab-on-grade homes, garages, workshops, storage rooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms and above ground concrete floors.
Yes, the easy-to-handle, 3/4″ x 23.5″ x 23.5″ panels are configured with a tapered tongue and groove edge making panel assembly fast and easy. Panels cut quickly with a circular saw, jigsaw or hand saw.
Yes. The BARRICADE® Subfloor panels feature a 25 year limited warranty.
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.
Safety glasses, work gloves, pencil, measuring tape, carpenters square, circular saw and/or jig saw, level, hammer or rubber mallet, chalk line, taping block and pry bar are the basic tools that help to install BARRICADE® subfloor panels quickly.
Please note: For protection against airborne dust particles, it is recommended to use a certified dust mask when cutting panels.