That could either be liquid water or water vapour. The main problem with fiber insulated stud frame walls and basements is that they are so vulnerable to water. So let me show you exactly why I like this approach then you can decide for yourself if it makes sense for your basement-finishing project. They can set the stage for hidden mold growth, bad energy performance and even low indoor air quality throughout the rest of your home. Fiber insulation and vapour barriers can cause problems. The trouble is in my experience that traditional basement finishing systems use stud frame walls. With stud frame walls and carpet and underlay applied directly to the concrete floors it’s all about a faster easier way to create a durable energy-efficient, finished basement space using the system that I find very impressive. The following information is something I wish distressed homeowners had before they finished their basements in the usual way. Now, it’s true not every basement finished in the usual ways can result in these problems but – why take the chance? Even many contractors don’t realize how inefficient and risky it is to finish basements the way it’s always been done – with stud frame walls. There’s nothing quite like a bright cozy comfortable basement to improve your lifestyle, particularly when you design it to look like Ashton Kutcher’s family basement. It’s easy to understand why there’s no simpler and more efficient way to add living space to your home. markets.Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects going. The company is privately held and DRIcore Products are sold throughout Canada and in select U.S. After significant research and development, DRIcore Products introduced DRIcore SMARTWALL® to Canadian markets in the Fall of 2013. In 2001, the company launched its very successful DRIcore Subfloor product, a floating subfloor manufactured with a high density polyethylene moisture barrier, that allows concrete floors to breathe and is a solution to basement moisture problems. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, DRIcore Products is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in basement finishing solutions. DRIcore SMARTWALL® is available at Lowe's Canada.
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A typical 20' x 20' room installs in just a couple days."ĭRIcore SMARTWALL® panels meet all National Building Code and Electrical Code Requirements. For homeowners and DIYers, the installation process is easy to follow and fast.
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For professional contractors, DRIcore SMARTWALL® makes good business sense by reducing the time it takes to complete a job and increasing productivity and profitability. "I've worked on hundreds of basement renovation projects and DRIcore SMARTWALL® truly will be a game-changer for basement finishing.
"Building off the success of our Subfloor product, we realized there was a tremendous opportunity to further simplify basement renovations with all-in-one wall panels." "Lack of time and inconvenience are two reasons Canadian homeowners are reluctant to tackle a basement renovation, even though they need the extra space," says Jason Haupt, President of DRIcore Products. Patented micro bevel edge detail, which eliminates the need for traditional taping and mudding, andĪ tongue and groove system that allows DRIcore SMARTWALL® panels to easily lock together. Integrated wire channels (two vertical and three horizontal) The light, 30-pound panels include several distinct features: The time savings are realized through DRIcore SMARTWALL®'s unique engineering, which combines framing, insulation, drywall and a vapour barrier into 2 foot x 8 foot wall panels.
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Professional contractors and homeowners can install DRIcore SMARTWALL® in a few simple steps, completing basement renovations as much as five-times faster than conventional basement finishing methods. TORONTO, ONTARIO-(Marketwired - Jan 21, 2014) - DRIcore Products is launching SMARTWALL®, a revolutionary all-in-one basement wall system that dramatically decreases basement finishing time.
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