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the extremely popular product by DriCore Sub-flooring, as
this product is great in principal but its composition will
create mould under the right circumstances. Please also avoid
using MDF (medium density fiberboard) anywhere in the
basement: Cheap affordable baseboards and casing trim are
often made of MDF, a good alternative that is still affordable
would be finger jointed pine.
Other important things to consider:
Finishing materials. Don’t ever use carpet or wood materials
on a basement floor. These products will absorb any moisture
and create mould within 24 hours. The best materials to use
are tile, laminate flooring or even vinyl (which has come a
long way). If the floor temperature is a concern, consider
adding in-floor heating (product prices have greatly reduced
in the last few years).
Age friendliness. I encourage people to build the smart way,
which allows for aging in place without having to do it all over
again later. Some items to consider: Le ٕȁ