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   Rob_Dykeman | Mar 14, 1999 09:55pm | #1

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   It is one of those great products that come across every so often. We have installed the product in a number homes and the feedback has been wonderful.
   It installs fairly easy
   Takes little head room away
   raises the floor temp around 10 degrees
   Best of all it helps greatly with the control of molds and mildews giving your flooring added life.
   Are you installing this yourself?

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   Guest_ | Mar 14, 1999 10:55pm | #2

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   That's the plan. It's for my own basement reno (turning it into an office), thinking of Pergo laminate flooring over it. Is there something I should be careful of? I'm not sure there is anybody in the area using it.

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   Guest_ | Mar 15, 1999 06:47am | #3

   *This was discussed here recently by none other than Rob. For anyone who doesn't know what the product is, visit cosella-dorken.I too think I could benefit from this product, but I am wondering, is this just for "problem" basements? If the basement passes the tape-polyethylene-to-the-floor-and-check-for-condensation test, do you still need this system rather than polyethylene (which Pergo insists you lay down in basements as a moisture barrier)? The literature says you can skip plywood with "laminated flooring" which i assume includes Pergo.Interested to hear more, and hoping Adrian tries it before i have to.... AD

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   Guest_ | Mar 15, 1999 03:57pm | #4

   *Thanks Andrew. The other thread was very interesting. For my purposes, it sounds just the thing. I am becoming more inclined towards it.The cost savings look good (even if you go with poly and Pergo, you still have to buy the foam. Has to be cheaper than sleepers and plywood), and the headroom thing is an issue in this case.I have a request in to the company now to see where I can get it. Sign me "almost ready to take the leap"...

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   Steven_Kreitz | Mar 15, 1999 09:07pm | #5

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   Adrian --

   I finished a house a year or two back that speced out Delta-MS waterproofing on the outside of the poured wall foundation. I installed it, and instantly fell in love with the product and the concept. The Delta FL membrane appears to be identical to the Delta MS sheeting that I installed, and the concepts seem identical.

   The membrane is extremely durable, and held up well to backfilling. Really the only negative that I experienced was with the building inspector -- he had never heard of it, and insisted on a tar waterproofing application prior to the Delta application. Cost per square foot was less than a "tuff-coat" waterproofing application. Clients report "no water" in basement.

   I have never seen a job that used the membrane under the floor, but if the product is as well designed and tested as the MS membrane, it will probably work well for you.

   Good luck! Post back to us if you install it!

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   Guest_ | Mar 15, 1999 09:07pm | #6

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   It is a plastic membrane with dimples to provide airspace. Used to take the place of a wooden subfloor over a slab; laminate flooring installs right over it, carpet and tile over a layer of plywood. Supposed to save c.50% over cost of trad. subfloor, and save on headroom. Info at http://www.Cosella-Dorken.com.Is it as good as it looks?