I am in the process of converting an attached and grade level garage into living space. The original garage floor was 3-4″ of concrete, I added and additional 3-6″ of concrete to level the floor and bring it to level of the rest of the house on that floor. I am planning on carpeting the most of that level of the house, but first I wanted to put down either 1/2 or 3/4 plywood on top of the concrete. Before I put down the plywood I would like to put down a polyethylene membrane as a thermal break similar to the membrane on the underside of the DRI CORE product they sell at home depot and Lowes ( dricore.com ). I have been looking for that type of polyethylene product like that in a roll, so far no luck. I saw that type of product used on a show Holmes on Homes ( http://www.holmesonhomes.com/episodes.php?sid=9#episode8 ) “the Lamin-Ain’t episode” but they made no mention as to the product name or maker. Anyone out there have any ideas?
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http://www.cosella-dorken.com/bvf/ca-en/products/floor/products/FL.php
Thanks for the info.
I just price it out it is pricey, about $375 to cover 480 sq ft (costing $25 for a 4x8 sheet, or 220 for a 5'x65' roll), it seems to be a very good idea, that would add a lot to the budget. Has any one used it? is it worth the extra cost?
Check out Tu Tuff a cross laminated Poly barrier
http://www.goodcommonsense.net/tuvaba.html
That product looks like Tyvek, or other house wraps, is it the same?. Because of the high cost of these products, I was considering going with a heavy mil plastic on the bottom and increasing the plywood thickness from a 1/2 or 5/8 to 3/4. I have a few weeks before I'm upto doing the floor (got a few inspections)to go) so I have some time to consider these options.