Basement Floor Matting in Wisconsin
One of the differences between basement space and first floor space
is the floor itself. It is the surface that we are in contact with
most. The floor of the main level of our home is wood, with air space
below it. The floor of our basement is dense, hard concrete. Because it
sits on the cold (55° F) earth below, it is cold and uncomfortable.
Further, concrete is porous and allows water vapor from the earth to
pass through.
A concrete floor is no place to live!
This moisture makes it feel even colder, causes carpet or other
floor covering to rot, allows mold to grow, and causes the basement to
smell musty. People with asthma and allergies may not be able to spend
time in a basement like this. Its a problem that must be solved if you
want comfortable space in your basement.

The ThermalDry Basement Floor Matting System turns a cold, damp,
hard concrete floor into a dry, comfortable floor suitable for carpet.
There
is no organic material (wood) in the ThermalDry Basement Floor Matting
System, so it will NOT support mold growth! This is a key benefit over
any other system available!
The ThermalDry Basement Floor Matting System "floats" on the
concrete floor for the most part - the tiles are not fastened to the
floor, except for a few fasteners at the edge, to begin the
installation.
Tongue and groove edges of the matting are fitted together, to form
a vapor tight floor that's ready for carpet. Your Sure-Dry Basement
Systems representative will be glad to show you samples.
The ThermalDry Solution
The ThermalDry Basement Floor Matting System is a specially
engineered polypropylene, 17" square tile, which is installed "tongue
in groove" on the floor. Unlike systems that use wood, the ThermalDry®
plastic membrane is totally water and vapor proof.
The
unique grid design on the bottom of the tile creates an air space that
insulates the floor, and does not cause water vapor to condense. The
installation takes away only 3/8" of precious ceiling height in the
basement, instead of 4" for other methods of dealing with the problem.
Comfort to the Highest Degree
The air space created by the ThermalDry system offers an insulating
quality, because your carpeting is not in contact with the cold
concrete. The finished floor is warmer, so summertime condensation
forming on cold floors surfaces is greatly reduced or eliminated.
The matting will never rot, corrode or deteriorate. For example, a
plumbing leak will not ruin the matting, like it would any wood
flooring. After the ThermalDry installation, you can lay carpet with
confidence. The floor will be dry and comfortable, so you can use the
room for a bedroom, playroom, office or recreation!

You
don't have to finish your basement to take advantage of the ThermalDry
Basement Floor Matting System. Many installations have been made for
purposes of creating a dry comfortable unfinished space! Your stored
items, such as boxes, will not be ruined by the damp concrete floor.
Your
basement is valuable space and a significant percentage of the living
space in your home. It is a place that can be turned into comfortable
living space for far less than building a new addition. The ThermalDry
Basement Floor Matting System makes it possible