DRICORE panels work by creating a protective layer with an air gap between your subfloor and the concrete floor, specifically designed to manage moisture.
At its core, DRICORE utilizes Air Gap Technology. This design creates a deliberate space, or gap, beneath the subfloor panels. This air gap is crucial because it encourages consistent air flow.
The Role of Air Flow and the Air Gap
The presence of this air gap and the air circulating within it serve two primary functions, as highlighted by the design principle:
- Protect Against Moisture from Concrete: Concrete floors naturally emit moisture. The air gap allows this moisture to evaporate and dissipate through the gap, preventing it from directly contacting the subfloor panels or your finished flooring above. This helps keep the flooring dry and inhibits potential mold and mildew growth.
- Manage Small Water Leaks: The air gap technology also provides protection against minor water leaks. If a small amount of water reaches the concrete floor, the gap allows it to spread out and evaporate over time, rather than being trapped and absorbed by the subfloor or flooring materials.
Essentially, the DRICORE system lifts your flooring off the concrete, using the air gap as a buffer zone to manage moisture and airflow effectively.
- Key Mechanism: Air Gap Technology
- Primary Benefit: Moisture management (from concrete emission and small leaks)
- Action: Encourages air flow
This technology creates a drier, more stable environment for finished flooring, contributing to its longevity and the overall comfort of the space.
