Frequently Asked Questions
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, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl (LVT/LVP), Carpet, 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.
BARRICADE® Insulated Subfloor can support 3,153 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, Carpet, Vinyl (LVT/LVP), Tile and Stone Plastic Composite.
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.
Free-floating Laminate, Free-floating Engineered Hardwood, Luxury-Vinyl (LVT/LVP) ≥5mm with a click-lock system and Stone Plastic Composite ≥5mm with a click-lock system.
Length x Width = Square Footage
Square Footage / 6.6 = Number of Recommended Panels
A tape measure, utility knife, tapping block, knee pad, self-levelling compound (if required) and a straight edge for knife guide.
BARRICADE DriSleepTM Mattress Underlayment is made from eco-friendly spun polypropylene and features Air Gap Technology to promote airflow. Designed for use beneath mattresses in RVs and boats, it helps prevent mold and mildew by reducing trapped moisture.
The design provides airflow under your mattress, helping to keep it dry and comfortable by allowing moisture to evaporate, which reduces dampness and the potential for mold and mildew. The dimpled design provides airflow under your mattress, helping to keep it dry and comfortable by allowing moisture to evaporate, which reduces dampness and the potential for mold and mildew.
Proper airflow prevents moisture buildup caused by temperature differences (e.g., being cozy under blankets in a cooler environment). This is especially crucial in smaller, poorly ventilated spaces like RVs and boats, where dampness can lead to mold and mildew over time.
DriSleep elevates your mattress, creating a space for proper airflow to manage condensation caused by temperature changes.
The sizes available are
| Size | Underlayment Dimension | Rolled dimension | Roll weight |
| Twin | 39” * 75” | 39” * 8” * 8” | 3.2 lbs |
| Queen | 39” * 120” | 39” * 12” * 11” | 4.8 lbs |
| King | 39” * 160” | 39” * 12” * 12” | 6.6 lbs |
No, DriSleep is designed to resist breakdown or brittleness, ensuring long-lasting performance despite exposure to environmental factors.
Yes, it is made from eco-friendly spun polypropylene, making it a sustainable choice for your moisture management needs.
While designed for RVs, boats, campers and vans, the DriSleep Mattress Underlay can be used in other settings where moisture management under mattresses is required.
- Place the 39″ x 75″ BARRICADE DriSleepTM mattress underlay, white dimpled surface facing down where mattress will lay.
- Place mattress on top of mattress underlay.
- Trim excess material as needed with scissors.
- Enjoy a dry and comfortable sleep.
- Cut the 39″ x 120″ BARRICADE DriSleepTM mattress underlay in half at 60″ mark, creating 2 pieces (each measuring 39″ x 60″).
- Place the 2 cut pieces side by side along the 60″ sides, white dimpled surface facing down where mattress will lay.
- Tape the 2 cut pieces together on the grey fabric side (construction grade sheathing tape is recommended). The extra fabric around the border of the material will provide overlap material to ease the taping process.
- Place mattress on top of prepared mattress underlay.
- Trim excess material as needed with scissors.
- Enjoy a dry and comfortable sleep.
- Cut the 39″ x 160″ BARRICADE DriSleepTM mattress underlay in half at 80″ mark, creating 2 pieces (each measuring 39″ x 80″).
- Place the 2 cut pieces side by side along the 80″ sides, white dimpled surface facing down where mattress will lay.
- Tape the 2 cut pieces together on the grey fabric side (construction grade sheathing tape is recommended). The extra fabric around the border of the material will provide overlap material to ease the taping process.
- Place mattress on top of prepared mattress underlay.
- Trim excess material as needed with scissors.
- Enjoy a dry and comfortable sleep.
Carbon fiber prevents further inward movement, but will not straighten a wall.
There is no absolute number to go by, since there are many factors to consider. To figure out the deflection in your wall, measure the difference of the highest amount of deflection compared to the rest of the wall, and please consult with your structural engineer or foundation specialist for more information
There are several signs you can look for on the interior and exterior of your home. Within your home, it is important to check your walls or ceilings for cracks and if your windows or doors are difficult to open and close. You may also notice uneven floor surfaces or cracks in concrete floors. Outside of your home, ensure you look for cracks in masonry walls that are in a “stair-step” pattern. Other signs include a tilting chimney, wood trim that has been separated around joints and corners and if the concrete driveway, sidewalk, patio or any other concrete structures separated from the foundation.
It is a good idea to contact your foundation repair specialist for further review of the cracks in your foundation. If you are noticing a crack in your foundation, most of the time it means that something has shifted or settled so it should be addressed immediately.
During the process of building your home and before a foundation is constructed, you can install a piering system to strengthen the foundation. It may also help to consult your foundation specialist during the process of construction so an analysis of the property can determine the proper foundation settlement prevention strategy.
The BARRICADE® Concrete Repair™ system is superior and faster to install than the competition, and we are still very comparable in cost.
In most cases, carbon fiber can easily be painted over or covered with a finishing product. Please consult with your paint/coating manufacturer for guidelines and TDS.
Yes, the epoxy in the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) system can be affected by UV light and we always recommend covering exposed carbon fiber with a finishing product when installing outdoors.
Carbon fiber fabric on its own is fire resistant, but the epoxy used to apply it doesn’t perform well against high temperature. If you have a specific requirement for fire resistance, please contact your engineer to source out the right fire-resistant coating for the CFRP system.
There is minimal disruption to your basement.
Unfortunately, in most cases homeowner’s insurance will not cover the cost.
Absolutely. The disclosure statement should have reflected the problem and if the previous owners were aware of the problem, they are obligated to fix it. You can discuss this with a BARRICADE™ Concrete Repair representative and then your attorney. Additionally, if you are selling a house, you have to fix the problem prior to selling the house.
Work can be completed year round.
Yes, if your wall is cracked it will continue to get worse over the next few years. It is better to fix it when the wall is not bowing rather than after a large bow occurs.
Yes, we have products designed to fix this problem. Please consult your structural engineer or foundation specialist for more information.
No, unfortunately no carbon fiber system will be able to stop this. You should consult with a piering contractor for a solution.
Our product warranties are available on our website www.barricadesubfloor.com, and vary by product. The warranties apply only to the consumer who originally purchased the product, and do not extend to any subsequent owner or other transferee of the product.