Delta Fl Basement Floor Drains

Delta fl protects sensitive materials by providing a reliable capillary break and vapor barrier.

Delta fl basement floor drains. 8 mm height to the floor. Delta fl functions as an effective vapor barrier in conjunction with wood laminate floors and many other common floor coverings and is a simple new solution to create a beautiful high performance basement floor. Allows airflow under the floor. Delta fl on concrete floors protects sensitive materials by exploiting the concept of vapor pressure that is water vapor seeks to equalize its pressure by moving from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Basement floor dricore or delta fl. If the drain connects to the sewer system it s suitable for draining a washing machine water softener or basement laundry sink. Jump to latest follow 1 6 of 6 posts. In a conventional basement dry air in the living space acts as a magnet for water vapor seeping up through the concrete.

Delta fl is a uniquely dimpled heavy duty gray plastic membrane that keeps you and your family warm and comfortable in your basement or any room in the house with a concrete slab on grade floor. To do the basement sub floor i m using a product called delta fl which i picked up at rona. Provides a clear drainage path underneath the floor to allow moisture to move to drains if necessary. Creates a vapor pressure equilibrium between the air gap created by delta fl and the soil concrete below stopping the moisture drive into the interior and.

Situated at the lowest point on the basement floor the floor drain serves as an outlet for water from a leaking water heater condensation from an hvac unit or even seepage due to heavy rain. Floor drains are most often installed during original construction often in the utility area to drain away excess water in the basement. The leight weight product comes in two different roll sizes as well as easy to handle sheets. Discussion starter 1 jan 18 2012.

Joined jan 18 2012 8 posts. Delta fl is a dimpled heavy duty gray plastic membrane for concrete and slab on grade floors that helps to keep moisture out of your basement.