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® Thermal Shield
- No power tools required and can be cut with a utility knife
- Strong enough to support up to 3,650 lbs/sq.ft. (1,659 kg/sq. ft.)
- Helps promote healthy indoor air quality
- Specially designed to protect hard surface floors (LVT/LVP, laminate, engineered hardwood)
- Lightweight (1.6 lbs/0.7 kg) and convenient 23.25" x 47.25" size
- 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
Contains the highest R-value in the BARRICADE Subfloor lineup at R-4.1
COMFORT
Eases strain and impact from walking on hard concrete
47.25” X 23.25” X 1”
120 cm X 59 cm X 2.5 cm
BARRICADE® Thermal Shield system is designed to be compatible with hard-surface floors such as luxury-vinyl tile/panel (LVT/LVP), laminate, engineered hardwood
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® Subfloors
2. Installation tools needed
Hammer
Tapping block (piece of 2″x4″ lumber)
Standard box cutter
Pencil
Level
¼” / 0.6 cm spacer (example: wood strip)
Tape measure
Pry bar or crowbar (optional)
Self-levelling compound (if required)
| 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 also been designed with Air Gap technology that encourages constant air flow and evaporation of surface moisture emitted from your basement concrete floor.
BARRICADE® Thermal Shield can support 3,650 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, Engineered Hardwood, Luxury-Vinyl (LVT/LVP) ≥5mm with a click-lock system and Stone Plastic Composite.
BARRICADE® Thermal Shield can be installed in basements, slab-on-grade homes, garages, workshops, storage rooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms and above ground concrete floors.
Yes! BARRICADE® Thermal Shield is very easy to install. It can be cut with a knife – no power tools required! Plus the tongue and groove fit together with no gap so no taping is needed!
Yes. The BARRICADE® Subfloor panels feature a 25 year limited warranty.
Length x Width = Square Footage
Square Footage / 6.6 = Number of Recommended Panels
A Hammer, Tapping block (piece of 2×4), Standard box cutter, Pencil, Level, ¼” spacer material, Tape measure, Prybar and Self-levelling compound.