Stud walls can be set right on top of your new DRICORE® Subfloor R+. Install your 2’ X 4’ walls directly on top of the DRICORE® Subfloor R+ panels, measuring for a snug fit between the panels and ceiling. Once the walls are framed and in position, simply screw the bottom plates of the 2’ X 4’ wall to the DRICORE® Subfloor R+ panels, using 2″ wood screws.
To finish the anchoring process, we suggest pinning the bottom plate to the concrete floor either using 3″ concrete nails or self-tapping concrete fasteners. Only minimal fastening to the concrete is required. For example, on an 8-foot length of wall, you would require only two fastening points (one at both ends). Again, only minimal fastening to concrete is required. Too many fastening points breaking through the polyethylene moisture barrier may defeat the moisture resistant benefit of the DRICORE® Subfloor system.
NOTE: If you are planning to use metal studs in place of wood, the base track for the studs should be affixed to the DRICORE® Subfloor R+ panels with wood screws. Metal stud base plates should be anchored to panels every 2 feet when installing over DRICORE® Subfloor R+ panels. As above, two fasteners should penetrate the panel and go into concrete, securing the wall into place.