Air Gap Basement Subfloors using Platon™ Membrane

More and more consumers are installing our air gap subfloor over existing concrete floors. Not only does a subfloor raise the value of your home but it's also used to improve the basement living space to keep it warm and dry.

Even though a floor may look good on the surface, the reality underneath may be entirely different. Concrete floors will always contain moisture and floor coverings laid on concrete will be affected and damaged. The results are musty smells, mold, mildew and an unhealthy internal environment.

	By using an air gap membrane over concrete, an impermeable vapor barrier and air gap is created. This allows the concrete to breathe while keeping the floor dry. The finished floor is lifted from the cold damp concrete and becomes room temperature, which minimizes surface condensation and musty smells.
Air Gap Subfloor Benefits: Can be used with any type of flooring materials Lengthens the life of your flooring materials Costs less than traditional subfloors Saves on heating and cooling costs 30% warmer floors Increases the feel and quality of your home Less lost headroom Allows you to install flooring materials you normally wouldn't be able to install on concrete	Prevents surface condensation Helps eliminate mold and mildew Protects against moisture seepage Increases the value of your home Sound deadening

Our subfloors give you new freedom of choice in floor covering materials. It is a suitable underlay for laminate floors OR, when covered with plywood or OSB board, for carpet, vinyl and engineered hardwood.

Improper Subflooring - "Doing it The Old Way" The "old way" to install a subfloor did not prevent moisture seepage and actually cause more problems than they prevented. Moisture that gets trapped under traditional subfloors can cause several problems to your home such as:
Mold and mildew Bacteria Efflorescence Rusting metals Wood decay Discoloration of ceilings or masonry Surface discoloration, staining, texture changes Crusty, powdery, chipping, concrete and masonry	Musty odors Dust mites Dripping pipes Allergic reactions Structural failure Deformed wood surfaces Damp sticky floors Peeling, blistering, cracking paint

Radon Gas & Subflooring

Radon gas enters your home mainly through the concrete floor and basement walls via capillary action. Radon gas can pass through traditional wood Subflooring and enter your living space lowering your indoor air quality.

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