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
Eligible for Grants with the Canada Greener Homes Initiative
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 | Foam | EPS Foam |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs. (3.0 kg) | 6.0 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 | For vinyl (LVT/LVP), laminate, engineered hardwood, carpet, tile, stone composite plastic | For vinyl (LVT/LVP), laminate, engineered hardwood, carpet, tile, stone composite plastic | For >5mm luxury-vinyl (LVT/LVP), laminate, engineered hardwood, stone composite plastic |
| Warranty | 25 Year | 25 Year | 25 Year |
*Based on modified ATSM C518-17 testing using LVT >5mm
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